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$180+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Albany, NY (SAN - 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ALB
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/37:10 amSAN - ALB
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/92:15 pmALB - SAN
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/10$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 12/310:52 amSAN - ALB
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/94:17 pmALB - SAN
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/310:07 amSAN - ALB
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/96:30 amALB - SAN
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/1110:45 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/187:01 amALB - SAN
1 stop10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 12/1510:45 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/279:15 pmSAN - ALB
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/83:40 pmALB - SAN
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Thu 12/1111:02 amSAN - ALB
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/186:00 amALB - SAN
2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$485
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/194:20 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop12h 40mSouthwest
Sat 12/203:20 pmALB - SAN
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$488

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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$307
(Southwest)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476
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One-way flight from San Diego to Albany Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Albany that are best for you.

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Albany

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Price

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 1/31

9:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

Albany Intl

Sat 2/7

5:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

$307

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 12/3

7:10 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/9

2:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$307

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 12/3

10:52 am-11:43 pm

2 stops9h 51m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/9

4:17 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$312

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 12/3

10:07 am-10:49 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-3:19 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$317

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 3/24

10:40 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/25

5:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$359

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Albany Intl

Sun 1/25

3:48 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$372

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 3/24

12:49 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$180

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Mon 11/24

6:52 pm-5:55 pm

3 stops20h 03m

$193

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 12/27

6:40 am-3:24 pm

2 stops53h 44m

$198

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:41 pm-11:14 am

1 stop9h 33m

$216

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Albany in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Diego-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 San Diego-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Albany

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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 7, 2025.

Booking 49 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $217). Flying from San Diego to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $353). 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 November 13, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% 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 November 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Albany, New York?

    For as low as $307, Southwest can have you in Albany, New York from San Diego in 7h 15m. The distance from San Diego to Albany, New York is about 2439 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $232 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $286 and $296 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $217). Flying from San Diego to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $353). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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