Travelling from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is one hour behind Albuquerque and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Your ABQ to OAK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Oakland (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ABQ to OAK flights, with 95.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ABQ and OAK include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Long Beach Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
At the moment, R 2,275 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,890. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ABQ to OAK, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
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Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85.09% of flights that take off from ABQ reach their destination without delay.
To reach Albuquerque International Sunport Airport from central Albuquerque, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ABQ:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond Oakland's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The street address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to central Oakland has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Oakland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to go to Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ABQ to OAK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United States, consider San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key reasons to visit.
