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$156+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Oakland, CA (ALB - OAK)

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 — OAK
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Albany to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/206:00 am
ALB
-
OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/2911:55 pm
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/2312:15 pm
ALB
-
OAK
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/2811:55 pm
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/197:15 pm
ALB
-
OAK
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Thu 10/226:25 am
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 10/34:50 pm
ALB
-
OAK
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 10/511:55 pm
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/36:00 am
ALB
-
OAK
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/711:55 pm
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:00 am
ALB
-
OAK
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Sun 8/305:25 am
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$389
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:05 pm
ALB
-
OAK
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sun 9/611:55 pm
OAK
-
ALB
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$399

Find flight deals from Albany to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Oakland (OAK). 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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Southwest)

One-way from

$156
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$576
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Oakland 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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Oakland that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Oakland

Sat 8/29

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$311

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Wed 9/23

6:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Oakland

Mon 9/28

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 40m

$311

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Mon 10/19

7:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 55m

Oakland

Thu 10/22

6:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$324

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Thu 9/3

6:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 05m

Oakland

Mon 9/7

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 40m

$393

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Fri 9/4

6:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Oakland

Sun 9/6

11:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 15m

$394
Quickest round-trip

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Thu 9/17

6:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop8h 15m

$402

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Mon 8/17

6:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 00m

Oakland

Mon 8/24

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 40m

$432

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Mon 10/12

4:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Oakland

Mon 10/19

6:55 pm-8:25 am

2 stops10h 30m

$435
Cheapest one-way

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Sat 8/22

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$201
Quickest one-way

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-11:52 am

2 stops8h 52m

$234

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Deals found on 7/21

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Compare providers for flights from Albany to Oakland

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 Albany to Oakland in July.
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 Albany, New York-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Oakland, California 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 Albany, New York-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Oakland

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Albany, New York to Oakland, California flights typically cost between $472 and $528 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $311 on Southwest (Aug 20-Aug 29).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Albany to Oakland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Oakland. 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 Albany, New York to Oakland, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Oakland, California in 9h 15m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 2540 mi between Albany, New York and Oakland, California.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albany, New York to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $367, Southwest will fly you from Albany, New York to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Albany, New York to Oakland, California for 33% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Albany to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Albany to Oakland. 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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