Cheap flights from Albany to San Francisco (ALB - SFO) from $132

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ALB — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Albany Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Albany (ALB) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best ALB to SFO flight in 2023: compare Albany to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$562

Round-trip from

$258
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2023
From Albany Intl to San Francisco

ALB - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to San Francisco?

Flights from Albany, New York to San Francisco are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco?

Find a great deal and save up to 43% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Albany, New York to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $675.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany, New York to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Albany, New York in February are about $582 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $333.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to San Francisco (ALB - SFO)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Albany, New York to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Albany to San Francisco

Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Albany to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap United Airlines flights from Albany to San Francisco

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Albany to San Francisco. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Albany to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for ALB to SFO flights for October, November
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Albany

The cheapest one-way flights from Albany to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Albany to San Francisco. For those needing a return trip from Albany, there is a search form available above.

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2 stops12h 01m

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1 stop9h 43m

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Tue 10/31

1 stop8h 56m

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1 stop9h 43m

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2 stops12h 02m

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1 stop10h 30m

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Tue 10/31

2 stops10h 39m

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2 stops11h 39m

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Sat 10/21

1 stop7h 50m

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Sat 10/28

1 stop8h 06m

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Fri 12/8

1 stop8h 45m

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1 stop9h 43m

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Fri 12/8

1 stop8h 19m

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Mon 12/11

2 stops10h 31m

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1 stop7h 50m

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1 stop8h 06m

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Albany Intl

Mon 10/16

3 stops42h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 10/19

2 stops23h 57m

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Deals found on 9/30

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Albany to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Albany to San Francisco flights.

Can I find flights from Albany, New York to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $378, but on average you can expect to pay $436.

Are there last-minute flights available from Albany, New York to San Francisco for under $600?

There are currently 13+ open flights from Albany, New York to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

Currently priced at $378, American Airlines will fly you from Albany, New York to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $427 and $452, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $132. American Airlines flights start at $197 while deals on Delta start at $243 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Albany, New York to San Francisco?

What does ALB to SFO mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Albany Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ALB to SFO flight.

Alternative routes for Albany to San Francisco

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Top 4 airlines flying from Albany to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Albany to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$377Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$381Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$450Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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