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$129+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to California

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — LAX
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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Cheapest flights from Albany to California
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/196:00 am
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop10h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 8/255:00 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/193:38 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop11h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 8/2410:53 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/194:44 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 9/510:53 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/193:38 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop11h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:05 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 8/131:27 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Mon 8/2410:10 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop10h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/31$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/2612:25 pm
ALB
-
SJC
2 stops12h 16m
Delta
Mon 8/3112:37 pm
SJC
-
ALB
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 9/97:09 am
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 9/156:25 am
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops12h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/206:00 am
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2510:40 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/211:03 am
ALB
-
PSP
2 stops11h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 9/96:01 am
PSP
-
ALB
2 stops12h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/1$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Mon 8/318:13 pm
ALB
-
LAX
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 9/1511:50 pm
LAX
-
ALB
1 stop7h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 8/121:25 pm
ALB
-
SAN
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Wed 8/1210:40 pm
SAN
-
ALB
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/1$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 9/95:00 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Wed 9/166:00 am
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops14h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$315

Find flight deals from Albany to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albany to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 4, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$491
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From Albany Intl to California
One-way flight from Albany Intl to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Thu 8/13

5:06 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Mon 8/17

10:30 pm-11:37 am

1 stop10h 07m

$315

AlbanyPalm Springs

ALB - PSP

ALBPSP

Albany Intl

Wed 9/2

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Palm Springs

Wed 9/9

1:33 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$335

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Thu 8/13

12:48 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

6:12 pm-9:00 am

2 stops11h 48m

$336

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Tue 11/3

12:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

11:45 pm-11:58 am

1 stop9h 13m

$345

AlbanyLas Vegas

ALB - LAS

ALBLAS

Albany Intl

Sat 7/11

8:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/17

11:59 pm-10:43 am

1 stop7h 44m

$347

AlbanyReno

ALB - RNO

ALBRNO

Albany Intl

Wed 9/30

9:36 am-6:26 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Reno

Sat 10/3

11:10 pm-11:16 am

1 stop9h 06m

$355

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Fri 9/11

1:15 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Diego

Wed 9/16

6:15 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$356

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Fri 8/14

1:27 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

10:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop9h 46m

$365

AlbanyPalm Springs

ALB - PSP

ALBPSP

Albany Intl

Thu 8/27

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Palm Springs

Mon 8/31

1:33 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$368

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Tue 10/13

7:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Tue 10/20

7:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops9h 50m

$372

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to California (average of $158). Flying from Albany, New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to California?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to California?

The price you pay for your flight from Albany, New York to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 70 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to California, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to California?

    Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Albany to California. It is only a 7.4 mi journey to Albany Intl (ALB) from Albany’s city center.

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

    For as low as $315, Delta can have you in California from Albany, New York in 8h 10m. There are 2439 mi between Albany, New York and California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Albany, New York to California are American Airlines ($116), Delta ($128), and United Airlines ($144).

  • What are the most popular routes from Albany, New York to California?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to California?

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to California (average of $158). Flying from Albany, New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 5 airlines flying from Albany to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$193Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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