Why go
- Capital city of New Mexico, United States.
- Served by Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF).
History
Santa Fe is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state with a population of 87,505 as of the 2020 census, while the Santa Fe metropolitan area has an estimated 158,000 people. The greater Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Los Alamos combined statistical area includes eight counties in north-central New Mexico with 1.16 million residents. The county seat of Santa Fe County, Santa Fe is situated at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the highest altitude of any U.S. state capital, with an elevation of 6,998 feet.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth*, Los Angeles*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Pacific Wings LW (CNC) · 1 route: Albuquerque
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SAF has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santa Fe, New Mexico. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.