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

For as low as $383, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Sacramento in 8h 29m. Sacramento and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2483 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 Sacramento to Albany, New York round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $296. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $350 and $351, respectively. Delta is currently priced 39% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sacramento to Albany, New York for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

The most popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York are Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to ALB?

When flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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

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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

mar. 12/2311:35 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop21h 06mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/275:45 amALB - SMF

1 stop19h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$932

lun. 12/2211:08 amSMF - ALB

2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines

dom. 12/285:50 amALB - SMF

1 stop20h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,143

mar. 12/238:04 amSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 39mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 12/275:50 amALB - SMF

2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,199

lun. 12/156:00 amSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines

jue. 12/185:50 amALB - SMF

1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,567

lun. 12/1510:20 amSMF - ALB

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

jue. 12/184:34 pmALB - SMF

1 stop9h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,647

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sáb. 1/108:30 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/176:00 amALB - SMF

1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$339

mié. 1/2112:30 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop8h 29mDelta

lun. 1/2612:51 pmALB - SMF

1 stop10h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$383

dom. 2/110:40 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop10h 15mDelta

sáb. 2/282:31 pmALB - SMF

1 stop11h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$402

sáb. 2/144:41 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines

mié. 2/1810:10 amALB - SMF

1 stop11h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$406

Last-minute flights from Sacramento to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Albany. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

mar. 12/2311:35 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop21h 06mUnited Airlines

sáb. 12/275:45 amALB - SMF

1 stop19h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$932

lun. 1/55:00 amSMF - ALB

2 stops9h 18mUnited Airlines

mié. 1/1410:05 amALB - SMF

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$442

lun. 1/58:05 amSMF - ALB

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

mié. 1/145:30 amALB - SMF

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$462

sáb. 1/107:15 amSMF - ALB

1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines

sáb. 1/172:40 pmALB - SMF

1 stop9h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$334

mié. 1/2112:30 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop8h 29mDelta

lun. 1/2612:51 pmALB - SMF

1 stop10h 25mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$383

One-way flights from Sacramento to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

mar. 4/711:56 amSMF - ALB

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$219

sáb. 1/3110:50 amSMF - ALB

1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$234

jue. 6/411:55 amSMF - ALB

1 stop8h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$249

jue. 6/47:28 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$340

sáb. 12/275:00 amSMF - ALB

2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$547

mar. 4/75:00 pmSMF - ALB

3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$587

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$334 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$219 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$609

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 1/10

8:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops10h 35m

Albany Intl

sáb. 1/17

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

$339

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

mié. 1/21

12:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Albany Intl

lun. 1/26

12:51 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$383

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/1

10:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 15m

Albany Intl

sáb. 2/28

2:31 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$402

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 2/14

4:41 pm-10:01 am

2 stops14h 20m

Albany Intl

mié. 2/18

10:10 am-6:24 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$406

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

mar. 4/7

11:56 am-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$219

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 1/31

10:50 am-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$234

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

jue. 6/4

11:55 am-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$249

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

jue. 6/4

7:28 pm-11:01 am

2 stops12h 33m

$340

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

sáb. 12/27

5:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops26h 15m

$547

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Deals found on 12/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Albany in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $221). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York?
For as low as $383, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Sacramento in 8h 29m. Sacramento and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 2483 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 Sacramento to Albany, New York round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $296. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $350 and $351, respectively. Delta is currently priced 39% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $221). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$297	Average$482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$350	Average$533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$351	Average$414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$361	Average$552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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