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$154+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to San Diego (ALB - SAN)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SAN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Albany to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Albany to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/316:15 pmALB - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:40 amSAN - ALB
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/244:50 pmALB - SAN
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Sun 12/288:15 pmSAN - ALB
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$512
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:15 pmALB - SAN
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/39:15 pmSAN - ALB
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/302:45 pmALB - SAN
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/810:00 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$571
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/256:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:45 pmSAN - ALB
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$593

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to San Diego (SAN). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$601
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to San Diego 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to San Diego that are best for you.

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Albany

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 1/17

9:50 am-6:44 pm

2 stops11h 54m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

11:08 am-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$294

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

9:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop7h 30m

$307

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 1/17

4:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

7:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops9h 30m

$315

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

9:49 pm-11:06 am

1 stop10h 17m

$342

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 1/7

2:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$346

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sun 1/18

3:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$349

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 1/7

5:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops12h 14m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:20 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$351

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 1/10

5:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:55 pm-8:15 am

2 stops9h 20m

$351

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$154

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$159

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albany to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Albany, New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Albany to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to San Diego in 11h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. Albany, New York and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2439 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 Albany, New York to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Albany, New York to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $286 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $296 and $306 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $143 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $143 and $148, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Albany, New York to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Albany to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to San Diego. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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