Ride Availability | Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Ride Availability

We understand a flight during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is the ultimate check off a bucket list and would like to provide you every opportunity to do so! Unfortunately, our availability is limited. You can see which dates are available to book in advance below. However, don’t fret if your preferred date is sold out! We have an alternate option for you; our Stand By List.

Stand By List:

Come by our balloon rides tent at Balloon Fiesta Park (located just inside Admission Gate 9) around 4:45 am to get your name on the list. This is first-come, first-serve, in-person only. We are usually able to get the first few names (if not more) on a balloon ride each morning! We can’t wait to fly with you!

Current Availability

Saturday, October 1:

sold out, stand by only

Sunday, October 2:

sold out, stand by only

Monday, October 3:

sold out, stand by only

Tuesday, October 4:

sold out, stand by only

Wednesday, October 5:

sold out, stand by only

Thursday, October 6:

sold out, stand by only

Friday, October 7:

sold out, stand by only

Saturday, October 8:

sold out, stand by only

Sunday, October 9:

sold out, stand by only

Flights After October 9th:

Monday, October 10 *not during the festival*:

limited availability, book under “Pre/Post Event Ride” here 

Any dates after October 10th, we fly sunrise flights year-round in both Phoenix and Albuquerque. Please click on their city names to check availability!