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$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Albany, NY (SFO - 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Albany Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$521
From San Francisco to Albany Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/811:47 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/156:13 amALB - SFO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/119:05 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/152:30 pmALB - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/1411:55 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amALB - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 6/1811:40 amSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Tue 7/16:00 amALB - SFO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:55 amSFO - ALB
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/292:07 pmALB - SFO
1 stop10h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$557
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:33 pmSFO - ALB
2 stops26h 39mBreeze Airways
Mon 8/256:52 pmALB - SFO
2 stops19h 56mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/12$643

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Albany that are best for you.

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SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

11:47 pm-11:06 am

1 stop8h 19m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/15

6:13 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$277

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

9:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop7h 50m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/15

2:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$287

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:55 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 13m

$294

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

11:59 pm-11:36 am

1 stop8h 37m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/11

6:42 pm-12:35 am

1 stop8h 53m

$419

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

11:55 am-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/29

2:07 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$557

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

12:33 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops26h 39m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/25

6:52 pm-11:48 am

2 stops19h 56m

$643

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

11:30 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$126

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

11:55 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$139

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

9:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 38m

$150

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

5:50 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$180

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Albany

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Albany. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 SFO to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Albany, New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Albany to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

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

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

    American Airlines, at $277, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco 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 $126. Users have also found prices from $139 and $150 on United Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

    San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Chicago most often. Detroit sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Chicago?

    Chicago travelers tend to visit Magnificent Mile, River North, and Grant Park more than anywhere else. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, River North, or Grant Park can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 15.0 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Those landing in Chicago looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Detroit?

    Most Detroit visitors opt to spend their time at Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple, and Fillmore Detroit. Fox Theatre, Masonic Temple and Fillmore Detroit are located about 17.3 mi, 17.0 mi, and 17.3 mi, respectively from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County for about $64 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Albany, New York flights?

    San Francisco to Albany, New York flights have a layover in Charlotte the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Francisco to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Francisco to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$309Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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