Cheap Flights from ABQ to JFK: When to Fly from Albuquerque to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from ABQ to JFK are

• January 1st to March 4th
• March 26th to May 6th (except the weeks of April 2nd and April 16th)
• August 13th to September 30th
• October 15th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ABQ to JFK is late January. Prices can be as high as $1598 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $225 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Albuquerque, NM (ABQ) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $237 to $576 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $242. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $938. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $696 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $308 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ABQ to JFK flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ABQ to JFK route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ABQ to JFK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Albuquerque. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to JFK, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ABQ. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $85 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $324. Return trip prices are from the JFK to ABQ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ABQ to JFK can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 16 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ABQ to JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ABQ to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Qantas, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1821 miles or 2931 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ABQ to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ABQ to JFK flight is about 4 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between Albuquerque, NM and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 59 available flights from ABQ to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ABQ to JFK tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 39% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 26% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave JFK heading for ABQ about 21 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in New York, NY is about 19 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• JetBlue: 21 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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