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 $343. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $357 and $408, respectively. Delta is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Albany, New York. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 34 days in advance, which can save you up to 57% on flights from Sacramento to Albany, New York compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 34 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $499. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $788.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

January can be a great time to fly to Albany, New York from Sacramento with a flight ticket averaging about $498. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $246. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Albany

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Expedia 3 stars
Round-trip from	$343 (Delta)
One-way from	$174 (American Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$467

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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 May 12, 2025.

Tue 9/912:25 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop8h 09mDelta

Tue 9/165:00 pmALB - SMF

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$343

Thu 6/197:44 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/2311:29 amALB - SMF

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$347

Thu 6/127:26 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/183:00 pmALB - SMF

1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$356

Tue 7/17:55 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Sat 7/56:05 amALB - SMF

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/12

$390

Tue 6/311:59 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/116:10 amALB - SMF

1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$443

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Albany that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

Thu 8/287:59 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops10h 02mDelta

Sun 8/316:00 amALB - SMF

2 stops14h 25mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$343

Sat 6/147:26 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/219:55 amALB - SMF

2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$357

Tue 7/17:55 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Sat 7/56:05 amALB - SMF

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$408

Tue 6/311:59 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/116:10 amALB - SMF

1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$443

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Tue 6/311:59 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/116:10 amALB - SMF

1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$443

Wed 6/411:12 pmSMF - ALB

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Tue 6/105:45 amALB - SMF

2 stops10h 08mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$348

Sat 6/147:26 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/219:55 amALB - SMF

2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$357

Thu 6/198:05 pmSMF - ALB

2 stops13h 20mSouthwest

Mon 6/235:55 pmALB - SMF

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$428

One-way flights from Sacramento to Albany
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Thu 5/2911:09 amSMF - ALB

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$174

Wed 5/215:38 amSMF - ALB

3 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$803

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SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

12:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/16

5:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$343

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/19

7:44 pm-10:39 am

2 stops11h 55m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/23

11:29 am-6:49 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$347

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/12

7:26 pm-11:06 am

2 stops12h 40m

Albany Intl

Tue 6/17

3:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$356

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

7:55 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 00m

Albany Intl

Sat 7/5

6:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$390

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

11:59 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/11

6:10 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 18m

$443

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/29

11:09 am-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$174

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/16

12:01 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops22h 11m

$311

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/21

5:38 am-9:32 pm

3 stops12h 54m

$803

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Albany

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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 $456). 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 SMF to ALB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Albany, New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Albany by month

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.

Temperature in Albany by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,288 reviews

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

4,288 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,288 reviews

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

7,950 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,288 reviews

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

8,724 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,288 reviews

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

4,288 reviews

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

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 $343. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $357 and $408, respectively. Delta is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $456). 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$326	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$336	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$342	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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