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

For as low as $316, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Sacramento in 10h 13m. 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 Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $386. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $404 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 40% 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $199. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, 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 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?

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Mon 11/910:55 am -

1 stop9h 35m

Wed 11/114:55 pm -

1 stop8h 45m

Deal found 10/23

$374

Fri 12/412:20 pm -

1 stop8h 43m

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Deal found 10/22

$404

Fri 12/410:50 pm -

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Deal found 10/26

$410

Tue 11/109:55 am -

1 stop8h 38m

Wed 11/117:32 am -

1 stop8h 29m

Deal found 10/22

$441

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Wed 2/310:31 am -

2 stops10h 13m

Wed 3/36:00 am -

1 stop8h 57m

Deal found 10/23

$316

Tue 2/166:15 am -

2 stops13h 34m

Mon 2/2212:25 pm -

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Deal found 10/23

$321

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1 stop9h 35m

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Deal found 10/23

$400

Fri 12/412:20 pm -

1 stop8h 43m

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2 stops9h 43m

Deal found 10/22

$404

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Sat 12/127:00 am -

1 stop7h 28m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 10/23

$156

Tue 11/171:44 pm -

1 stop7h 11m

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Deal found 10/26

$165

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2 stops10h 52m

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Deal found 10/26

$170

Thu 12/3111:53 pm -

1 stop7h 16m

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Deal found 10/22

$174

Thu 12/1012:20 pm -

1 stop8h 43m

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Deal found 10/23

$198

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Deal found 10/24

$205

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1 stop7h 52m

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Deal found 10/23

$221

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1 stop8h 43m

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Deal found 10/23

$224

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2 stops15h 35m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 10/23

$227

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$311 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$156 (United Airlines)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$522

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/15

12:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/12

12:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/17

7:41 am-9:33 pm

2 stops10h 52m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

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SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/31

11:53 pm-10:09 am

1 stop7h 16m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/14

1:02 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/10

12:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/12

8:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/13

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

12:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop8h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/3

10:31 am-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/3

6:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop8h 57m

$316

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $448). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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 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

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,440 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

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How long is the flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York?
For as low as $316, United Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Sacramento in 10h 13m. 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 Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $386. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $404 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 40% 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 Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $199. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York (average of $448). Flying from Sacramento to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$386	Average$556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$404	Average$611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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