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$139+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to San Francisco Bay Area

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ALB — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Albany to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$516
From Albany Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/106:00 amALB - SFO
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 10/2811:35 amSFO - ALB
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/134:55 pmALB - OAK
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Wed 10/295:30 amOAK - ALB
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/306:00 amALB - SFO
1 stop9h 49mJetBlue
Wed 8/69:25 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 38mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 10/2812:57 pmALB - SFO
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/312:31 amSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/285:30 amALB - SFO
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 9/37:50 amSFO - ALB
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/136:07 amALB - OAK
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Tue 10/285:55 amOAK - ALB
2 stops8h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/2$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Tue 9/236:07 amALB - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 9/3010:30 pmSJC - ALB
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/3$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2312:50 pmALB - SJC
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Mon 9/296:35 pmSJC - ALB
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 10/256:00 amALB - SFO
2 stops13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2811:20 amSFO - ALB
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$356
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1110:43 amALB - SJC
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amSJC - ALB
3 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/274:50 pmALB - SJC
1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:30 amSJC - ALB
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 8/116:00 amALB - SJC
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/216:00 amSJC - ALB
2 stops13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Albany

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop7h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:35 am-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$277

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Sat 9/13

4:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Oakland

Wed 10/29

5:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$277

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Wed 7/30

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

9:25 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 38m

$279

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Fri 8/29

7:07 am-2:48 pm

1 stop10h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:08 pm-11:53 am

2 stops9h 45m

$282

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Thu 8/28

5:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

7:50 am-9:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$294

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Sat 9/13

6:07 am-4:24 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Oakland

Tue 10/28

5:55 am-5:24 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$307

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Tue 9/23

6:07 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Tue 9/30

10:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

$343

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Tue 9/23

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

6:35 pm-8:05 am

2 stops10h 30m

$353

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

11:20 am-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$356

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Mon 8/11

10:43 am-10:36 am

2 stops26h 53m

San Jose

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-9:11 am

3 stops24h 11m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area is Albany Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Albany Intl - San Jose or Albany Intl - Oakland.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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