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$190+ 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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ALB
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$451
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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 May 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/257:19 pmSJC - ALB
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/112:24 pmALB - SJC
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 5/286:25 amSJC - ALB
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Wed 6/412:10 pmALB - SJC
1 stop10h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/11$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 7/178:55 pmSJC - ALB
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/223:45 pmALB - SJC
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/12$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:00 amSJC - ALB
2 stops11h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amALB - SJC
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$449
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:00 amSJC - ALB
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/236:56 pmALB - SJC
3 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$695

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Albany that are best for you.

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SJC - ALB

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San Jose

Wed 6/25

7:19 pm-10:53 am

2 stops12h 34m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/1

12:24 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$335

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Wed 5/28

6:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/4

12:10 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$345

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 7/17

8:55 pm-8:10 am

1 stop8h 15m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/22

3:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$408

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-9:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

Albany Intl

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-1:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$449

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-10:41 am

2 stops25h 41m

Albany Intl

Fri 5/23

6:56 pm-10:05 am

3 stops42h 09m

$695

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sun 6/1

4:33 pm-8:51 pm

3 stops25h 18m

$190

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sun 8/3

10:25 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 35m

$209

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 5/24

7:45 pm-9:10 am

2 stops10h 25m

$225

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sun 6/1

7:16 pm-11:57 am

2 stops13h 41m

$244

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-10:13 am

3 stops24h 13m

$389

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Deals found on 5/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Albany in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Jose-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-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-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 Jose to Albany

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $456). 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 May 12, 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.

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 May 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from San Jose to Albany have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
8,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $335 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $345 and $408 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 $209. Southwest flights start at $225 while deals on American Airlines start at $244 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 $456). 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 Jose to Albany

Discover the top 4 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$435Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$436Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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