How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York?

Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in about 7h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 14m. The distance from San Jose, California to Albany, New York is about 2536 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 San Jose, California to Albany, New York round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($298), and Southwest ($380) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Albany, New York. Delta is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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 SJC to ALB?

When flying from San Jose, California 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 San Jose to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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Sat 11/141:00 pm -

1 stop7h 53m

Sat 11/216:03 am -

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Deal found 10/20

$316

Mon 12/2812:43 pm -

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Deal found 10/20

$390

Mon 12/289:50 pm -

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Deal found 10/20

$429

Tue 11/106:30 am -

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1 stop9h 04m

Deal found 10/21

$441

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Mon 12/289:50 pm -

1 stop7h 05m

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Deal found 10/20

$429

Tue 11/106:30 am -

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Deal found 10/21

$441

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$469

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$633

Wed 11/49:00 am -

1 stop8h 25m

Sun 11/87:25 am -

1 stop9h 30m

Deal found 10/20

$627

One-way flights from San Jose to Albany
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Wed 11/181:00 pm -

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$156

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$249

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$272

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$273

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$295

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$304

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$307

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$314

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$319

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Round-trip from	$316 (Delta)
One-way from	$156 (Delta)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$893

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San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Wed 11/18

1:00 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Mon 11/23

7:10 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 45m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 11/21

7:10 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 45m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$273

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 11/19

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$307

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Fri 11/6

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 11/5

6:30 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Fri 11/20

1:50 pm-1:05 am

2 stops8h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$369

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Mon 12/28

9:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop7h 05m

Albany Intl

Thu 1/7

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$429

San JoseAlbany

SJC San Jose - ALB Albany Intl

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 11/10

6:30 am-5:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/11

4:55 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$441

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 San Jose, California-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 San Jose, California-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 San Jose, California to Albany, New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York (average of $329). Flying from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of $893). 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta 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

7.9

Good

4,224 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

4,224 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,224 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,224 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

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How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York?
Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in about 7h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 14m. The distance from San Jose, California to Albany, New York is about 2536 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 San Jose, California to Albany, New York round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($298), and Southwest ($380) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Albany, New York. Delta is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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, California to Albany, New York?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York (average of $329). Flying from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of $893). 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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Delta	Cheapest$298	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$380	Average$576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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