We understand a flight during the 2026 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 4:30 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 For Sunrise Flights
Saturday, October 3:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Sunday, October 4:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Monday, October 5:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Tuesday, October 6:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Wednesday, October 7:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Thursday, October 8:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Friday, October 9:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Saturday, October 10:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Sunday, October 11:
FLIGHT STATUS: This flight is a GO!
Advance reservations are sold out, stand by availability only
Flights After October 11th:
Monday, October 12 *not during the festival*:
limited availability, book under “Pre/Post Event Ride” here
Any dates after October 12th, we fly sunrise flights year-round in both Phoenix and Albuquerque. Please click on their city names to check availability!
