How long is the flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

A quick flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York can take about 7h 46m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $251. San Francisco and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2551 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York round-trip?

American Airlines, at $263, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. American Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Albany, New York one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

Consider American Airlines, Southwest or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York.

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Charlotte most often.

Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Albany, New York flights?

San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Chicago the least frequently.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, or Mint Museum Uptown can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.

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Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Wed 12/245:50 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Tue 1/205:30 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$300

Wed 12/2410:49 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/205:00 amALB - SFO

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$305

Thu 12/2510:35 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amALB - SFO

1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$456

Thu 12/256:10 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:30 amALB - SFO

2 stops11h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$570

Thu 12/2510:35 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:13 pmALB - SFO

1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$580

Thu 12/2510:35 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:45 amALB - SFO

1 stop31h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$603

Thu 12/256:10 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Sun 1/45:10 amALB - SFO

2 stops10h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$610

Wed 12/2412:55 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:34 pmALB - SFO

1 stop10h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$620

Thu 12/2510:35 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:00 amALB - SFO

1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$654

Sat 12/279:25 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Thu 1/15:10 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$664

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Wed 1/2812:55 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/410:05 amALB - SFO

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$251

Tue 1/610:11 amSFO - ALB

2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/171:40 pmALB - SFO

1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$256

Sat 1/105:45 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Tue 1/132:30 pmALB - SFO

1 stop11h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$257

Tue 1/2711:18 amSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/310:05 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$251

Wed 1/287:00 amSFO - ALB

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/47:23 amALB - SFO

1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$256

Mon 2/1610:54 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 58mDelta

Sat 2/215:30 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$281

Fri 1/912:17 amSFO - ALB

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/137:23 amALB - SFO

1 stop9h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$256

Tue 1/2012:55 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/256:00 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$278

Tue 3/36:00 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Tue 3/1012:59 pmALB - SFO

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$281

Mon 2/26:00 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/411:27 amALB - SFO

1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$278

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Albany. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/245:50 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Tue 1/205:30 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$300

Wed 12/2410:49 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/205:00 amALB - SFO

2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$305

Tue 1/611:13 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/171:40 pmALB - SFO

1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$251

Fri 1/912:17 amSFO - ALB

2 stops12h 03mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/165:01 pmALB - SFO

1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$283

Sat 1/105:45 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Fri 1/165:30 amALB - SFO

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$308

Tue 1/2011:18 amSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/257:25 pmALB - SFO

1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$278

Tue 1/207:00 amSFO - ALB

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/251:40 pmALB - SFO

2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$288

Sat 1/2411:18 amSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2810:05 amALB - SFO

1 stop10h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$351

One-way flights from San Francisco to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - ALB

3 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$109

Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - ALB

3 stops33h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$113

Tue 1/611:13 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$126

Sat 1/105:45 amSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$129

Tue 2/176:55 amSFO - ALB

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$139

Wed 12/2411:30 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop10h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$151

Thu 1/221:30 pmSFO - ALB

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$152

Thu 1/2211:40 amSFO - ALB

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$153

Mon 2/910:18 pmSFO - ALB

3 stops57h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$154

Sat 1/177:00 amSFO - ALB

3 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$155

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One-way from	$109 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$597

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SFO - ALB

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San Francisco

Wed 1/28

12:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

10:05 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$251

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:18 am-11:41 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Albany Intl

Tue 2/3

10:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$251

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:11 am-11:38 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/17

1:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$256

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

7:00 am-9:39 pm

2 stops11h 39m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

7:23 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$256

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

12:17 am-3:20 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/13

7:23 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$256

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/13

2:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$257

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

12:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Albany Intl

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$278

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

11:27 am-7:35 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$278

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

10:54 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 58m

Albany Intl

Sat 2/21

5:30 am-10:59 am

1 stop8h 29m

$281

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/10

12:59 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$281

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York (average of $199). Flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ALB?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Albany, New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Albany, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?
A quick flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York can take about 7h 46m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $251. San Francisco and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2551 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York round-trip?
American Airlines, at $263, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. American Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Albany, New York one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $125. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York?
San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Charlotte most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?
Charlotte travelers tend to visit Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and Mint Museum Uptown more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, NASCAR Hall of Fame, or Mint Museum Uptown can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.7 mi, and 5.4 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $49 per day.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Albany, New York flights?
San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Chicago the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York (average of $199). Flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$278	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Albany

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

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Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

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Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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