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$168+ Cheap flights from San Jose to Albany, NY (SJC - 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ALB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$325
(Southwest)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$562
From San Jose to Albany Intl
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 10/78:55 pmSJC - ALB
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 10/282:15 pmALB - SJC
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/258:15 amSJC - ALB
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2911:00 amALB - SJC
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/1112:35 pmSJC - ALB
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Thu 9/1812:20 pmALB - SJC
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/28$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/46:00 amSJC - ALB
2 stops12h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:01 amALB - SJC
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/256:22 pmSJC - ALB
2 stops13h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:24 pmALB - SJC
1 stop26h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$721

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SJC - ALB

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San Jose

Tue 10/7

8:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop8h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 10/28

2:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$325

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 9/25

8:15 am-10:10 am

2 stops22h 55m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/29

11:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops23h 20m

$335

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 9/11

12:35 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Albany Intl

Thu 9/18

12:20 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$417

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/7

6:01 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$422

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 9/25

6:22 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 03m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/29

6:24 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$721

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-11:21 pm

2 stops13h 51m

$168

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-9:11 am

3 stops24h 11m

$211

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Mon 9/29

6:22 pm-10:25 am

2 stops13h 03m

$214

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 8/21

8:55 pm-7:55 am

1 stop8h 00m

$239

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 57m

$244

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Deals found on 7/27

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Jose to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 SJC to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Albany, New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Jose to Albany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Jose to Albany, New York is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $325 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $417 and $422 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Jose to Albany, New York for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $168. United Airlines flights start at $214 while deals on Southwest start at $239 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Jose to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 3 airlines flying from San Jose to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$306Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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