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$144+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SAN
jul. 5 — jul. 121
sáb. 7/5
sáb. 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 junio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Southwest)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$532
From Albany Intl to San Diego
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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 junio 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
mié. 10/157:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/1810:34 amSAN - ALB
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
mié. 9/312:30 pmALB - SAN
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
mar. 9/96:40 pmSAN - ALB
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/28$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
dom. 8/316:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop9h 28mDelta
mar. 9/911:23 amSAN - ALB
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/28$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
jue. 8/216:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/249:45 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/266:30 pmALB - SAN
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/26:15 amSAN - ALB
3 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$415

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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 junio 30, 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

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

mié. 9/3

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Diego

mar. 9/9

12:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$287

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

dom. 8/31

7:07 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Diego

dom. 8/31

10:45 pm-11:53 am

2 stops10h 08m

$292

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

dom. 8/31

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

San Diego

mié. 9/10

6:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$307

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

jue. 8/21

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

dom. 8/24

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop9h 35m

$366

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

sáb. 7/26

6:30 pm-9:55 am

3 stops42h 25m

San Diego

sáb. 8/2

6:15 am-8:41 am

3 stops23h 26m

$415

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

mar. 7/29

6:13 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 28m

$144

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

lun. 7/14

6:46 pm-9:55 am

3 stops42h 09m

$214

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

mar. 7/22

12:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$244

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

sáb. 7/12

6:10 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 53m

$259

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

mar. 7/22

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops13h 34m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Albany with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 27, 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 65 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, August 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 junio 30, 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 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

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 junio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,278 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
182 reviews

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

  • 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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $292 and $307 round-trip. Users have found that Southwest is 40% 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?

    $144 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 Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $244 and $259, 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, August 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 junio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$382Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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