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$109+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/245:50 amSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 1/205:30 amALB - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/15$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2410:49 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/205:00 amALB - SFO
2 stops12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2512:17 pmLAX - ALB
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Wed 1/75:08 pmALB - LAX
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/17$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:00 amLAX - ALB
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/78:00 amALB - LAX
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3111:59 pmLAS - ALB
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:19 pmALB - LAS
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2511:15 amONT - ALB
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Wed 1/72:30 pmALB - ONT
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/17$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2411:45 amSNA - ALB
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Wed 1/72:30 pmALB - SNA
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/17$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/257:00 amSNA - ALB
2 stops12h 13mDelta
Wed 1/72:30 pmALB - SNA
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/17$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:59 pmSNA - ALB
2 stops15h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/74:20 pmALB - SNA
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/2512:02 pmBUR - ALB
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Wed 1/72:42 pmALB - BUR
2 stops24h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/256:00 amLAX - ALB
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:26 pmALB - LAX
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2411:15 amONT - ALB
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Wed 1/72:30 pmALB - ONT
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/17$419

Find flight deals from California to Albany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Albany flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$527
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Albany that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

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

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/3

11:35 am-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Albany Intl

Tue 2/10

12:51 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/21

11:35 am-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/23

5:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/21

10:42 am-8:46 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/23

3:48 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$257

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Albany Intl

Thu 3/5

12:51 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from California to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $342). 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 CA to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Albany, New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Albany. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 46m. 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 $342). 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 California to Albany

Discover the top 4 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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