Albany

$144+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Albany, NY (SAN - ALB)

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SAN — ALB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Albany Intl are usually found in November or April, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$538
From San Diego to Albany Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Albany Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

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.
Sat 9/2711:55 amSAN - ALB
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 9/306:20 amALB - SAN
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$287
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:15 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 8/196:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/1$297
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/59:55 amSAN - ALB
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/116:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$315
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/17:00 pmSAN - ALB
3 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1110:43 amALB - SAN
2 stops26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$340
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:00 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amALB - SAN
2 stops10h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$392

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2, 2025.
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Return

Price

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SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 9/27

11:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/30

6:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

$287

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 8/9

6:15 am-6:11 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/20

5:02 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$297

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 8/5

9:55 am-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/11

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$315

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Fri 8/1

7:00 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops19h 45m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/11

10:43 am-9:55 am

2 stops26h 12m

$340

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 8/9

10:00 pm-10:23 am

1 stop9h 23m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$392

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 7/30

11:31 am-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$144

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 8/30

7:21 pm-10:20 am

2 stops11h 59m

$171

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Thu 8/7

11:00 am-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$172

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 8/6

6:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops10h 15m

$177

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Thu 8/14

6:15 am-10:41 am

3 stops25h 26m

$181

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Albany

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Albany. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Diego to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 SAN to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Albany, New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Diego to Albany by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Albany, New York is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $297 and $320 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $144. Users have also found prices from $171 and $172 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Albany?

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Diego to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 San Diego to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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