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$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Albany, NY (SFO - ALB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALB
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Albany
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 November 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:25 amSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1311:41 amALB - SFO
1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:20 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/107:35 pmALB - SFO
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:25 amSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1011:41 amALB - SFO
2 stops10h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:30 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop10h 22mDelta
Wed 12/1012:47 pmALB - SFO
1 stop11h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/17$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:08 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/185:50 amALB - SFO
1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:37 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Mon 12/155:55 amALB - SFO
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/19$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:27 amSFO - ALB
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:08 amALB - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:08 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:53 amALB - SFO
2 stops12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$300

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$684
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Albany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Albany that are best for you.

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San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

11:20 pm-9:52 am

1 stop7h 32m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/10

7:35 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 40m

$251

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

9:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 55m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/10

5:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 50m

$251

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-8:46 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/13

11:41 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$256

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:30 pm-11:52 am

1 stop10h 22m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/10

12:47 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$257

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

12:25 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 26m

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

11:31 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$278

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:45 pm-9:52 am

1 stop8h 07m

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 49m

$278

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

10:45 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 16m

Albany Intl

Sat 4/25

12:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$305

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

9:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 05m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/10

2:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$308

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:22 am-12:52 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/10

1:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$315

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

12:08 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$126

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Albany in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Albany. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated November 20, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 32m. 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 $262, 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 Delta. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$265Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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