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$110+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albany to San José
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 October 27, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 10/296:01 amALB - SJO
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amSJO - ALB
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/106:30 amALB - SJO
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amSJO - ALB
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:01 amALB - SJO
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/66:00 amSJO - ALB
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:10 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 11/259:00 amSJO - ALB
1 stop13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/186:53 amALB - SJO
2 stops16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:00 amSJO - ALB
2 stops13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 10/276:01 amALB - SJO
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/111:23 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops20h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:30 amALB - SJO
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/197:00 amSJO - ALB
1 stop15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$346

Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$110
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$474
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to San José that are best for you.

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AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-10:28 pm

1 stop16h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$257

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 11/27

6:01 am-12:11 pm

2 stops31h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

1:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$269

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 3/10

6:01 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

2:55 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$331

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

6:28 am-10:28 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

7:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$343

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-10:28 pm

1 stop16h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/19

7:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$346

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$364

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sun 3/1

5:43 am-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 am-12:16 am

2 stops40h 46m

$381

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

12:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$383

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 1/20

8:10 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$110

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$115

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Albany to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Albany with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to San José

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 October 24, 2025.

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 $235). Flying from Albany, New York to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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 October 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,907 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to San José?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Albany, New York to San José in about 16h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2347 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Albany, New York to San José is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $316 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and JetBlue, starting at $362 and $390 round-trip. American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to San José 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 José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San José (average of $235). Flying from Albany, New York to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 5 airlines flying from Albany to San José

Discover the top 5 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$390Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$395Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$502Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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