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$127+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALB
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
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 July 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/410:25 pm
SAN
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ALB
1 stop10h 12m
Delta
Tue 8/116:00 am
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:20 am
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Wed 9/93:05 pm
ALB
-
SAN
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/1$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 9/1410:46 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 9/226:36 pm
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:55 am
ONT
-
ALB
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 9/14:15 pm
ALB
-
ONT
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/26$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2410:30 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/306:20 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/28$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 8/512:16 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Wed 8/196:00 am
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops9h 18m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1410:40 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 9/2212:50 pm
ALB
-
SAN
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 8/257:00 am
ONT
-
ALB
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 9/112:00 pm
ALB
-
ONT
2 stops11h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/26$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:32 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Mon 8/176:15 am
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:50 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/295:20 am
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
ONT
-
ALB
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/3111:50 am
ALB
-
ONT
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2412:17 pm
ONT
-
ALB
1 stop8h 38m
Delta
Tue 9/296:15 am
ALB
-
ONT
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$346

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 July 1, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$307
(Delta)

One-way from

$127
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Average price

$544
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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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Albany that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 9/8

10:30 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

Albany Intl

Wed 9/9

4:53 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$311

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/5

12:16 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-12:18 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$328

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Mon 9/14

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/22

12:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$334

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/22

11:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/29

5:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$341

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 9/17

11:00 pm-11:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Albany Intl

Wed 9/23

3:05 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$351

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/4

11:57 pm-10:27 am

1 stop7h 30m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/8

4:53 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$357

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/3

11:55 pm-10:24 am

1 stop7h 29m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/8

4:53 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$357

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/3

12:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/8

3:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$357

Las VegasAlbany

LAS - ALB

LASALB

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 8/18

6:25 am-5:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Albany Intl

Thu 8/20

6:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$362

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 9/8

8:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Albany Intl

Wed 9/9

12:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$364

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $150). Flying from California to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Albany, New York?

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $327, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from California in 8h. The distance between California and Albany, New York is about 2536 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $128. Users have also found prices from $138 and $141 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Albany Intl, Los Angeles 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $150). Flying from California to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$262Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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