Albuquerque (ABQ) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Albuquerque International Sunport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 896-mile flight takes about 2h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 896 mi · 1,442 km
- Flight time
- 2h 41m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying ABQ to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 21,088 | 2h 31m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 28,658 | 2h 46m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ABQ to SFO flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 4:20pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 538United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:36am | 10 | 94% |
| UA 5286United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:46am | 9:32am | 17 | 77% |
| UA 4628United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:59pm | 10 | 71% |
| UA 1427United Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:50pm | 15 | 27% |
Is ABQ to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 710 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (89%), those around 4pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 710 | 74% | 19 min | 0.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 227 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 86 | 72% | |
| 10am to 11am | 31 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 198 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 59 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 108 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 59 | 3,985 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 4,539 | |
| October 2025 | 56 | 4,765 | |
| November 2025 | 52 | 3,625 | |
| December 2025 | 55 | 3,712 | |
| January 2026 | 55 | 3,424 | |
| February 2026 | 50 | 3,113 | |
| March 2026 | 56 | 3,592 | |
| April 2026 | 75 | 5,144 | |
| May 2026 | 76 | 5,527 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 3,960 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 4,360 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.