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$164+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Albany, NY (SNA - 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — ALB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Albany

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 5/42:20 pm
SNA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Wed 5/138:00 am
ALB
-
SNA
1 stop8h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:40 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/139:10 am
ALB
-
SNA
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:55 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/41:00 pm
ALB
-
SNA
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/146:35 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops12h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 2/184:50 pm
ALB
-
SNA
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2812:15 pm
SNA
-
ALB
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Wed 6/106:00 am
ALB
-
SNA
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/207:55 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sun 3/2212:50 pm
ALB
-
SNA
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 6/165:05 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops12h 56m
Delta
Thu 6/256:00 am
ALB
-
SNA
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 5/66:27 pm
SNA
-
ALB
2 stops12h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 5/146:00 am
ALB
-
SNA
2 stops11h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$520

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$363
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$596
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Albany that are best for you.

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Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Albany Intl

Thu 5/14

8:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$363

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

2:20 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 08m

Albany Intl

Wed 5/13

8:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$363

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/4

7:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 5/13

9:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$400

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

12:15 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 32m

$437

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/28

7:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops9h 20m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/10

3:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$437

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

6:35 pm-10:01 am

2 stops12h 26m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-8:49 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$438

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/20

7:55 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 00m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/22

12:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$447

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/17

7:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$164

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

7:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 15m

$169

Santa AnaAlbany

SNA - ALB

SNAALB

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/16

2:22 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 08m

$182

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Albany in January.
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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, California-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Albany, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York in 7h 51m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2442 mi between Santa Ana, California and Albany, New York. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $222, Delta will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $286 and $386, respectively. Delta is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York one-way?

    $148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $153 and $175, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Albany?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York (average of $254). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Albany, New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 Santa Ana to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$398Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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