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Flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento
There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Phoenix, about 3h 33m door to door (172 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 33m
Albuquerque to Sacramento at a glance
Fastest journey3h 33mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Sacramento
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ABQ Las Vegas (LAS) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon13:15 ABQ13:36 LAS0h 54m connection14:30 LAS15:48 SACSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon07:00 ABQ07:06 PHX0h 54m connection08:00 PHX09:43 SACSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Los Angeles (LAX) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Thu07:30 ABQ08:20 LAX0h 55m connection09:15 LAX10:22 SACSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ San Diego (SAN) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Mon20:45 ABQ21:27 SAN0h 48m connection22:15 SAN23:39 SACSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon18:00 ABQ19:08 DEN0h 52m connection20:00 DEN21:17 SACSouthwest Airlines
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ABQ San Francisco (SFO) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu18:15 ABQ19:33 SFO1h 27m connection21:00 SFO21:38 SACUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,374 km853 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 33mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hSacramento vs Albuquerque
- Currency in Sacramento
- USD
- Airports
- ABQ → SMF
Flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,374 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Sacramento?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.





