Travelling from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ). Explore the options for setting off from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), two of the city's main airports.
Albuquerque is one hour ahead of Phoenix. Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is located in Albuquerque, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Phoenix to ABQ.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Prefer to leave from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Get on your direct flight from Phoenix to ABQ with American Airlines. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of PHX.
American Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from PHX to ABQ.
Want the most on-time carrier? Choose American Airlines. 92.49% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Albuquerque International Sunport Airport land on schedule.
You can get to PHX from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to ABQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and get to your gate with time to spare:
Flights that leave from AZA make it to their destination on schedule 78.65% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near ABQ and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Albuquerque's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport flight.
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Getting from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to central Albuquerque
From Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, central Albuquerque is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
$176 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Return flights start from $352. These fares can change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Phoenix to ABQ, book your flight ticket one month before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Albuquerque. October is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Lock in a Phoenix to ABQ flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Albuquerque to range from 17ºC to 37ºC.
January has temperatures of between -5ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Albuquerque
Start your Albuquerque trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Petroglyph National Monument and Balloon Fiesta Park are a couple of top attractions to put on your Albuquerque must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Albuquerque Old Town.
Explore more of the United States
Roswell is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Albuquerque. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
Farmington is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Albuquerque. No trip is complete without experiencing Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.