World Balloon vs Aerogelic Ballooning
Two balloon operators in Albuquerque, New Mexico. World Balloon starts at $189 and Aerogelic Ballooning at $225. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
World Balloon
- Flying in New Mexico for over 50 years
- Flights follow the Rio Grande Valley
- Winter afternoon flights offered seasonally (adult $199, child $145)
- Discounts for locals, military and first responders by phone
Sunrise Champagne Flight
- From
- $189 per adult
- Length
- 2.5-3 hours total, minimum 45 minutes in the air
- Group
- 2-12 per basket
Private VIP Flight
- From
- $400 per person
- Length
- 2.5-3 hours total, minimum 45 minutes in the air
- Group
- 2-12 per basket, private gondola
Balloon Festival Flights
- From
- $450 per person
- Length
- 45 minutes in the air
- Group
- 8-12 per balloon
Aerogelic Ballooning
- Offers a Sandia Dawn Patrol flight described as longer and lower than standard
- Also flies Phoenix area
Albuquerque Sunrise (Group)
- From
- $225 per person
- Group
- Balloons carry up to 20 passengers
- Min age
- 6+ (no babies or toddlers)
- Weight
- Surcharge over 250 lbs; over 300 lbs buys an extra ticket
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta flight
- From
- $350 per person
Albuquerque Sunrise (Private)
- From
- $699 per person
- Min age
- 6+ (no babies or toddlers)
- Weight
- Surcharge over 250 lbs; over 300 lbs buys an extra ticket
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Albuquerque, New Mexico.