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$180+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA 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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ALB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Albany

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 February 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 6/910:55 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 6/163:10 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/5$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/1810:50 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop10h 22m
Delta
Sun 3/291:12 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop11h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 7/97:00 pm
SJC
-
ALB
2 stops11h 01m
Delta
Tue 7/146:00 am
ALB
-
SJC
2 stops12h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 6/294:20 pm
SJC
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ALB
2 stops15h 25m
Southwest
Sat 7/1111:05 am
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 2/2310:35 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop10h 20m
Delta
Sat 2/282:44 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop9h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 6/2412:45 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Tue 6/305:00 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 12/312:45 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 12/146:15 am
ALB
-
SJC
2 stops14h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/26:25 pm
SJC
-
ALB
2 stops14h 47m
Delta
Sun 4/51:12 pm
ALB
-
SJC
1 stop11h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$543

Find 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 February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$437
(Southwest)

One-way from

$180
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$412
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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 February 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Albany that are best for you.

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San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 7/28

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

Albany Intl

Thu 8/6

7:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$437

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 7/9

10:56 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 05m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/14

12:55 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$437

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 6/9

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

Albany Intl

Tue 6/16

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$437

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Fri 7/3

12:45 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Albany Intl

Fri 7/10

1:59 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$442

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 7/28

10:56 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops11h 23m

Albany Intl

Thu 8/6

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$447

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Wed 3/18

10:50 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/29

1:12 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$477

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Mon 6/29

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

Albany Intl

Sat 7/11

11:05 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$482

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Sat 7/4

9:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

Albany Intl

Sat 7/11

11:05 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$482

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 4/14

10:55 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$180

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Tue 4/14

9:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

$180

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Albany in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
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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, California to Albany, New York?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York (average of $213). Flying from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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

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 February 7, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,162 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and Delta 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 45m. 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 ($171), and Southwest ($387) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Albany, New York. Delta is currently priced 68% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Albany, New York (average of $213). Flying from San Jose, California to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Albany

Discover the top 2 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$171Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$387Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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