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$126+ Cheap flights from California to Albany, NY (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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Albany

Cheapest flights from California to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/249:20 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 3/37:30 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/2411:30 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 3/32:20 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2511:59 pm
LAS
-
ALB
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 3/44:27 pm
ALB
-
LAS
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/2511:59 pm
LAS
-
ALB
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 3/410:10 am
ALB
-
LAS
2 stops10h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/2511:30 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 3/48:00 am
ALB
-
SFO
2 stops11h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/211:35 pm
LAS
-
ALB
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Tue 4/76:04 pm
ALB
-
LAS
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/1512:25 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 2/242:20 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2511:30 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:16 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/266:00 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Thu 3/56:16 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 7/1312:30 am
LAS
-
ALB
2 stops10h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 7/204:30 pm
ALB
-
LAS
1 stop9h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/241:05 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 3/34:50 pm
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/2611:40 pm
LAS
-
ALB
2 stops11h 12m
United Airlines
Thu 6/46:15 am
ALB
-
LAS
2 stops10h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$310

Find flight deals from California to Albany

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Round-trip from

$251
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One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

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February

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Albany that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:59 pm-10:34 am

1 stop7h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$251

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Albany Intl

Tue 4/7

6:04 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

11:59 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

4:27 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/22

12:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 57m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/30

4:30 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/14

11:30 pm-10:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

Albany Intl

Mon 7/20

6:30 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/22

11:40 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 02m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/1

6:42 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/26

11:40 pm-10:42 am

1 stop8h 02m

Albany Intl

Thu 6/4

6:15 am-2:01 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$262

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/26

11:25 pm-9:01 am

1 stop6h 36m

Albany Intl

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-1:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$277

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 2/24

10:35 pm-11:38 am

2 stops10h 03m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/3

1:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$312

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 2/24

1:05 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/3

10:10 am-6:48 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$312

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Albany

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $199). Flying from California to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from California?

    Albany Intl (ALB), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Albany.

  • How long is the flight from California to Albany, New York?

    For as low as $251, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from California in 7h 35m. The distance between California and Albany, New York is about 2551 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California 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 United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Albany, New York?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Albany Intl, Los Angeles - Albany Intl or Ontario - Albany Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Albany, New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Albany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Albany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Albany, New York?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $199). Flying from California to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Albany

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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