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$144+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Albany, NY (SMF - 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ALB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(Southwest)

One-way from

$144
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$561
From Sacramento Intl to Albany Intl
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/1310:15 amSMF - ALB
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Tue 9/1612:50 pmALB - SMF
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 9/1311:28 amSMF - ALB
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Wed 9/171:54 pmALB - SMF
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/28$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/811:02 amSMF - ALB
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/224:36 pmALB - SMF
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:35 pmSMF - ALB
2 stops11h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/214:46 pmALB - SMF
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$430

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 29, 2025.
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Albany

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Return

Price

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

10:15 am-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/16

12:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$325

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

11:28 am-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$331

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/8

11:02 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Albany Intl

Wed 10/22

4:36 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$352

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/14

8:35 pm-10:46 am

2 stops11h 11m

Albany Intl

Tue 10/21

4:46 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$430

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

9:33 am-10:10 am

2 stops21h 37m

$144

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/15

11:02 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$190

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/15

7:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops9h 35m

$195

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

11:23 am-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$209

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/2

10:34 am-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$214

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Albany

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Albany. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $325. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $331 and $352, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $190. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Albany, New York for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 Sacramento to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$366Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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