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$272+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Sacramento (ALB - SMF)

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SMF
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Albany to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Sacramento. 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 7/23. 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 8/264:15 pm
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/315:25 am
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$323
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:51 am
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops12h 09m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3112:57 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop7h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$328
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/25:06 pm
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops9h 40m
Delta
Fri 9/1112:08 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$338
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:27 pm
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops12h 39m
Delta
Tue 9/157:18 pm
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops10h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$343
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.
Sat 9/511:25 am
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Sat 9/128:30 am
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$351
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:32 pm
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Tue 9/159:17 am
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/216:05 pm
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 9/2611:50 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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
-
SMF
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 8/2610:50 am
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops10h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/195:06 pm
ALB
-
SMF
2 stops9h 40m
Delta
Wed 8/269:21 am
SMF
-
ALB
2 stops11h 36m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$370
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.
Sat 11/143:50 pm
ALB
-
SMF
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Sat 11/219:55 pm
SMF
-
ALB
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$390

Find flight deals from Albany to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Sacramento (SMF). 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

$323
(Southwest)

One-way from

$272
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$606
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Sacramento 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 Sacramento that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Wed 8/26

11:51 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/31

12:57 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$328

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Mon 9/21

6:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/26

11:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$359

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

10:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$364

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Wed 8/19

5:06 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

9:21 am-11:57 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$370

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Tue 9/29

3:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/4

2:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop7h 25m

$400

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sat 11/14

7:50 am-3:35 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/21

12:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops10h 05m

$418
Quickest round-trip

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sat 8/29

2:49 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

12:57 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$433
Cheapest one-way

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sat 8/15

8:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$272

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sat 8/15

6:02 pm-6:49 pm

3 stops51h 47m

$278

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sat 8/15

7:25 am-1:55 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$280

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Deals found on 7/22

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Compare providers for flights from Albany to Sacramento

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Albany with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Sacramento

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Sacramento (average of $340). Flying from Albany, New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 Sacramento?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Albany, New York to Sacramento flights typically cost between $478 and $636 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $323 on Southwest (Aug 26-Aug 31).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Albany to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,485 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?

    For as low as $359, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from Albany, New York in 8h 20m. Albany, New York and Sacramento are separated by a distance of 2483 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $340, Southwest will fly you from Albany, New York to Sacramento and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $358 and $391, respectively. Southwest is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $179 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $218 and $218, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Sacramento (average of $340). Flying from Albany, New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 3 airlines flying from Albany to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Sacramento. 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$340Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$391Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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