$119+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to San José (SJO)
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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albany to San JoséExplore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 10/15:25 pm
ALB
- SJO
2 stops19h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 10/52:45 pm
SJO
- ALB
2 stops18h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25![American Airlines logo]()
$275
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:28 pm
ALB
- SJO
2 stops20h 03m
GOL
Fri 2/273:59 pm
SJO
- ALB
2 stops20h 03m
GOL
Deal found 1/24![GOL logo]()
$333
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:16 pm
ALB
- SJO
1 stop26h 56m
GOL
Mon 3/23:59 pm
SJO
- ALB
2 stops20h 03m
GOL
Deal found 1/24![GOL logo]()
$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 6/297:25 pm
ALB
- SJO
2 stops19h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 7/612:59 pm
SJO
- ALB
2 stops19h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26![American Airlines logo]()
$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 3/167:24 pm
ALB
- SJO
2 stops18h 18m
United Airlines
Wed 3/181:05 pm
SJO
- ALB
1 stop9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/235:28 pm
ALB
- SJO
2 stops20h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 3/27:00 am
SJO
- ALB
1 stop15h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25![American Airlines logo]()
$415
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/214:44 pm
ALB
- SJO
1 stop17h 09m
JetBlue
Wed 3/258:59 am
SJO
- ALB
1 stop10h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25![JetBlue logo]()
$435
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 1/314:20 pm
ALB
- SJO
1 stop21h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 2/76:30 am
SJO
- ALB
2 stops13h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26![United Airlines logo]()
$436
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/176:00 am
ALB
- SJO
1 stop7h 50m
JetBlue
Wed 3/188:59 am
SJO
- ALB
1 stop11h 00m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25![JetBlue logo]()
$448
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 10/17:00 am
ALB
- SJO
1 stop7h 03m
JetBlue
Mon 10/59:00 am
SJO
- ALB
1 stop11h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/25![JetBlue logo]()
$452
Find flight deals from Albany to San José
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to San José (SJO). 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 January 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $275 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $119 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $477 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to San José 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to San José that are best for you.
Fly from
Albany
Fly to
San José
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Thu 2/19
5:28 pm-12:31 pm
2 stops20h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/27
3:59 pm-1:02 pm
2 stops20h 03m
$333
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Mon 2/23
5:28 pm-12:31 pm
2 stops20h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 3/2
7:00 am-11:56 pm
1 stop15h 56m
$415
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Tue 3/17
6:00 am-11:50 am
1 stop7h 50m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
8:59 am-9:59 pm
1 stop11h 00m
$448
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Mon 3/16
7:24 pm-11:42 am
2 stops18h 18m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
10:28 pm-12:30 am
2 stops24h 02m
$459
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Sat 3/21
7:24 pm-9:32 pm
2 stops28h 08m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/25
5:30 am-12:30 am
2 stops41h 00m
$473
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Sat 3/28
6:17 pm-9:25 am
2 stops17h 08m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 4/1
7:00 am-11:56 pm
2 stops14h 56m
$474
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Sun 3/15
6:10 am-9:15 pm
1 stop17h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 3/17
7:00 am-11:00 pm
2 stops14h 00m
$480
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Sun 2/22
7:30 pm-12:56 pm
2 stops18h 26m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 3/1
8:45 am-2:05 pm
2 stops28h 20m
$488
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Tue 3/17
5:50 am-9:32 pm
2 stops17h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/18
10:28 pm-12:30 am
2 stops24h 02m
$491
AlbanySan José
ALB - SJO
ALBSJO
Albany Intl
Mon 4/20
5:25 pm-11:07 am
2 stops19h 42m
$119
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Compare providers for flights from Albany to San José
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 José in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to San José?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albany to San José. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albany, New York to San José, you should look to book at least 60 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 José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San José (average of $202). Flying from Albany, New York to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 José
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Albany to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 4 airlines flying from Albany to San José
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to San José. 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 January 26, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$259 | Average$536 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$316 | Average$512 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$362 | Average$631 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$395 | Average$641 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |