United States Β· 895 miles (1,440 km)

Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

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7,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Avianca LifeMiles

An economy award from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. One airline flies nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 895 miles (1,440 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Phoenix and Burbank and more.

How many miles ABQ to SFO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ABQ to SFO

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ABQ to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ABQ to SFO with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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ABQ to SFO: common questions

How many miles does ABQ to SFO cost?

In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Avianca LifeMiles on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $30.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ABQ to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Albuquerque from San Francisco by plane?

Albuquerque (ABQ) and San Francisco (SFO) are 895 miles (1,440 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ABQ to SFO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Albuquerque and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.