San Francisco Bay Area

$153+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SFO
May 2 — May 91
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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 April 2, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 5/46:00 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop8h 55m
Delta
Wed 5/611:35 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/28$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/2112:20 pm
ALB
-
SFO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/279:15 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/254:37 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2912:30 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 4/257:43 am
ALB
-
SFO
2 stops10h 42m
American Airlines
Fri 5/812:30 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:31 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 6/811:49 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/211:44 am
ALB
-
SFO
2 stops10h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 6/911:49 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/302:55 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Mon 5/410:55 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/1$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:11 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop9h 01m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2912:30 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/42:55 pm
ALB
-
SFO
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Mon 5/1110:55 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/82:11 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop10h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 5/1212:31 pm
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/222:11 pm
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop10h 17m
American Airlines
Fri 5/111:49 pm
SFO
-
ALB
2 stops10h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/56:00 am
ALB
-
SFO
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Wed 5/1311:41 am
SFO
-
ALB
1 stop9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$352

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Delta)

One-way from

$153
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$452
Provider with most accurate pricing for Albany Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Albany Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Albany Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Mon 5/4

2:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:15 pm-7:55 am

2 stops9h 40m

$338
Quickest round-trip

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Thu 5/7

5:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$359

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Jose

Wed 5/13

12:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$375

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Mon 9/21

11:50 am-9:10 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Oakland

Fri 9/25

5:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$405

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Sun 8/30

6:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:15 am-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$412

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Thu 6/4

11:20 am-8:20 pm

2 stops12h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

11:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

$421

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Thu 6/25

7:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 55m

Oakland

Tue 6/30

7:40 pm-8:05 am

2 stops9h 25m

$441

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Wed 4/15

2:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:05 pm-7:55 am

2 stops10h 50m

$451

AlbanyOakland

ALB - OAK

ALBOAK

Albany Intl

Wed 6/24

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Oakland

Tue 6/30

7:40 pm-8:05 am

2 stops9h 25m

$451

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Sat 5/23

12:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

5:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops11h 15m

$456

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $184). Flying from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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.

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 April 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 9h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 35m. The distance between Albany, New York and San Francisco Bay Area is about 2536 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, 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?

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $184). Flying from Albany, New York to San Francisco Bay Area in March is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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