San Diego from Albuquerque, Oct 23–25: $1,306 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $445 per person, $237 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 70–86°F with a 9–11% rain chance all weekend
- Hilton San Diego Mission Valley: 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: One stop stretches the flight to 4h 7m, against a 1h 55m Southwest nonstop at $1,158 for two, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if a 6:00 AM start and one stop are fine for the lower fare; skip it if only the nonstop will do.
Worth it if one stop is fine with you: the trip comes to $1,307 for two, all in. That's the flights at $890 plus Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $369 and its $48 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. It runs Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 (2 nights) on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,306 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $890 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $368 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $48 |
| The total, before you go | $1,306 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$236 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $160 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$445 per person, round trip
$890 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 4h 7m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:07 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $445 | 1 stop | 4h 7m |
| Southwest | $579 | nonstop | 1h 55m |
| American | $445 | 1 stop | 4h 37m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 11:42 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $445 per person, this fare is $237 below the typical fare on this route. That's 35% under the $682 median of our earlier checks, and it carries a Lowest in 30 days badge. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $445 to $717 per person, so this one sits at the bottom of that range. The forecast for the weekend helps too: highs of 70°F on Friday, 79°F on Saturday and 86°F on Sunday, with clear skies for the last two days and rain chances of only 9–11%. That's beach weather for a long weekend, not a gamble. With the Hilton, the whole trip lands at $1,307 for two, all in, and every hotel we picked offers free cancellation in case plans shift. These prices are what we found at the time of our check, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
An easy beach-and-city weekend: the zoo or a kayak in the morning, the sand in the afternoon, fish tacos at night. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather without planning a big trip. The pace is relaxed, since 2 nights is enough for two or three highlights and an unhurried sunset at the cliffs.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 74–87°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 74 °F | 65 °F | 14% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 83 °F | 69 °F | 13% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 87 °F | 70 °F | 9% |
Where to stay in San Diego
Our value pick is Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $369 for the 2 nights ($185 a night). It scores 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, comes with free cancellation, and its $48 resort fee is already in the total. Mission Valley is all chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated choice is Kasa Little Italy San Diego in Downtown: $690 for the stay ($345 a night), 9.3 from 219 reviews, with self check-in and $84 in fees paid at the property. Downtown puts you near the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown nightlife and the waterfront on foot. On a tighter budget, Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld runs $348 ($174 a night), 6.8 from 1,967 reviews, plus $45 at the property. All three offer free cancellation.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$368 for 2 nights, two guests · $184 a night
See roomsKasa Little Italy San Diego
$663 for 2 nights, two guests · $332 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$348 for 2 nights, two guests · $174 a night
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Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
- Spend a morning at the San Diego Zoo, then walk the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, where the coves and sea lions are
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado on the 86°F Sunday
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier on the downtown waterfront
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs on the clear Saturday evening
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 4h 7m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 624 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $890 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | $368 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,778 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albuquerque to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $445 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $445 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $681 |
| Price checks | 14 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 1 hour behind Albuquerque, so the 6:00 AM departure lands at 9:07 AM local time.
- The fare has one stop and takes 4h 7m; a Southwest nonstop takes 1h 55m at $579 per person.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the total; we'd budget $520 in spending money for two.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, with no breakfast.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $445 per person, 35% below the typical $682 on this route, the forecast is clear and warm, and the hotel offers free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,307 for two, all in: flights at $890 plus Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $369 and its $48 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in that total, and neither is spending money.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, Southwest had a 1h 55m nonstop at $579 per person, $1,158 for two. The one-stop American fare takes 4h 7m and leaves at 6:00 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to San Diego International (SAN), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 70°F on Friday, 79°F on Saturday and 86°F on Sunday, lows of 64–71°F, and a 9–11% chance of rain each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a weekend, yes. Landing at 9:07 AM on Friday gives you most of three days, enough for the zoo, a beach afternoon and a sunset at Sunset Cliffs.
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