San Francisco to Albuquerque flights
Albuquerque lies 1,440 km (895 mi) east of San Francisco, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| San Francisco | Albuquerque | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 827,526 | 564,559 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SFO, 18 km out | ABQ, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 94102–94188 | 87101–87199 |
Clocks in Albuquerque are 1 h ahead of San Francisco right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving San Francisco
San Francisco is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 18 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 63 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 33 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 89 km).
Arriving in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 13,793-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque International Sunport | ABQ | 6 km (4 mi) | 13,793 ft | 5,355 ft |
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport (regional) | SAF | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,366 ft | 6,348 ft |
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Staying in Albuquerque
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 3 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 92,451 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Albuquerque from San Francisco?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, east of San Francisco.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Albuquerque by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Albuquerque?
Albuquerque is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for San Francisco to Albuquerque flights?
Typically San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ); Albuquerque also has SAF.
Where can I stay in Albuquerque?
Our booking partner lists 285 places to stay in Albuquerque, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.