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$173 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Albany departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Albany, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Albany (SFO-ALB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albany that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:00 am - 4:28 pmSFO-ALB
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5:13 pm - 10:45 pmALB-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$243American Airlines
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6:00 am - 4:28 pmSFO-ALB
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5:33 pm - 10:48 pmALB-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
$245American Airlines
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9:35 pm - 10:14 amSFO-ALB
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7:20 pm - 12:52 amALB-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$246United Airlines
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9:20 am - 10:12 pmSFO-ALB
9h 52m2 stops
5:13 pm - 10:45 pmALB-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$250American Airlines
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11:55 am - 11:58 pmSFO-ALB
9h 03m1 stop
6:00 am - 10:30 amALB-SFO
7h 30m1 stop
$256Delta
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9:36 am - 10:39 pmSFO-ALB
10h 03m2 stops
5:34 pm - 10:41 pmALB-SFO
8h 07m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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8:28 pm - 10:48 amSFO-ALB
11h 20m2 stops
5:24 am - 1:40 pmALB-SFO
11h 16m2 stops
$312American Airlines
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10:59 pm - 9:06 amSFO-ALB
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5:00 pm - 10:38 pmALB-SFO
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$327Delta
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11:35 pm - 10:28 amSFO-ALB
7h 53m1 stop
6:40 pm - 11:55 pmALB-SFO
8h 15m1 stop
$346United Airlines
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11:59 pm - 12:50 pmSFO-ALB
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Flights from San Francisco to Albany - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Albany to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Albany?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Albany on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Albany. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York is January, where tickets cost $441 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $727 and $703 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Albany, New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Albany?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Albany found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $243 on American Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($246). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $173 on United Airlines and from $228 on American Airlines.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$173
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Albany based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Albany

  • Which airlines have their hub at San Francisco Airport?

    Consider booking flights from San Francisco to Albany with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for the two airlines, and flying with them assures you more flight options to Albany. United Airlines operates from the International Terminal and Terminal 3, while Alaska Airlines operates out of Terminal 2.

  • Which airlines from San Francisco to Albany have the Unaccompanied Minor Service?

    Delta Air Lines has an Unaccompanied Minor Service that is compulsory for young flyers aged five to 14 going to Albany from San Francisco alone. Parents whose kids are aged 15 to 17 may also request the service. The accompanying guardian must provide a photo ID like a passport or driver’s license, address, contact phone number, and the pick-up adult’s address, name, and phone number at check-in.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from San Francisco to Albany?

    You can carry one personal item, such as a laptop or purse, and a carry-on bag on United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Albany for free. The personal bag must be stored under the airplane seat at your front, so it should be 17 x 10 x 9 inches. The carry-on should measure 22 x 14 x 7 inches, including handles and wheels to fit in the overhead cabin. United has no maximum weight allowance on its carry-on policy.

  • Which Airlines allow pets onboard from San Francisco to Albany?

    American Airlines welcomes travelers with pets on flights from San Francisco to Albany. However, note that they have some pet policies. The total weight of the pet and carrier should be at most 20 lb, with the kennel dimensions being 18 x 11 x 11 inches. The kennel should be non-collapsible and roomy enough for the pet to turn around.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York was $173 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Albany?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Albany?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Albany?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Albany, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Albany from San Francisco?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Albany.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Albany, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Albany are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $550 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $670 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Albany?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Albany.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Albany?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Albany?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Albany with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ALB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Albany?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Albany from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Albany, New York

  • Alaska Airlines is dedicated to providing a worry-free aviation experience for limited-mobility passengers on flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Albany (ALB). Alaska Airlines offers large-print and Braille reading materials for low-vision travelers. Additionally, it provides free headsets to those who are hard of hearing. They also give wheelchair and pre-boarding assistance.
  • Alaska Airlines is a good option for families going to Albany from San Francisco with their kids. The airline has the Family Boarding Program that allows priority boarding, so you can settle in early. Those with infants get complimentary car seats, free checked baggage, and strollers.
  • Some flights from San Francisco to Albany have stopovers. Carriers that operate on this route include Delta, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, and they tend to stop at their operating bases or hubs. Common layovers include Detroit, New Jersey, and Charlotte.
  • You can fly First Class with American Airlines from San Francisco to Albany. First Class passengers are treated to in-flight entertainment, priority check-in, lie-flat seats, extra baggage allowance, and complimentary drinks.
  • United Airlines and American Airlines are some eco-friendly airlines that provide flights from San Francisco to Albany. United Airlines has invested in sustainable aviation fuels and has upgraded its fleet. American Airlines has a carbon offsets program for its passengers.
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Top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Albany. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Albany? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

2.0 MediocreLisa, May 2024AUS - JFK
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Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Horrible. First delta flight was delayed. I ran to my connecting flight and arrived to the gate 13 mins before departure. I told the gate agent “I’m here”, she told me flight was closed while giving my already confirmed seat to an stand by passenger. I said again “madam, I’m here with my confirmed seat” and she said “no you’re not here@ and gave two stand by people a boarding pass and let them board. I asked “madam, why do you do that?”, and she repeated “you’re not here”. That was very rude. I’m disappointed of delta. It used to have a good customer service. Things have changed, but not for good.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Worst experience flying American Airlines. I fly with them often, so I was super disappointed in the service I received at gate 30 in LGA on May 24, mid-day. The flight was delayed twice. I was patiently waiting in the American Airlines lounge when I received the notice on my app that the plane was boarding 45 minutes before its newly re-scheduled take off of 4 pm (from the orginal 1:45 pm then 3:00 pm). It took me 5 min to travel from the lounge to the gate and when I arrived there at 3:20 flight gate attendant told me the flight had closed and that they announced for passengers multiple times. I showed them the notification on my app and they were really rude and unempathetic. The person who rescheduled my flight at customer service wasn't any happier but was at least helpful in getting me on the next flight.

Was lucky to have a employee at the AA checkin counter that had compassion and understood they ordeal that we went through with our original flight being diverted, needing to stay in the aircraft and then flying to the original destination; adding hours to the trip and forcing us to miss our connection and our rebooked connection. She was able to get up on standby on the highest priority on the next flight to the closest airport we need to be at and it all worked out despite being many hours late.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Albany found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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1 stopUnited Airlines
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$173
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12h 28mSFO-ALB
$178
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10h 54mSFO-ALB
$228
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$229
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10h 05mSFO-ALB
$234
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29h 48mSFO-ALB
$412
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3 stopsWestJet
19h 45mSFO-ALB
$699
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3 stopsWestJet
25h 26mSFO-ALB
$1,433

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Albany that are departing in the next 10 days.
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$694
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8h 52mALB-SFO
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10h 35mALB-SFO
$701
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10h 15mSFO-ALB
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8h 01mALB-SFO
$792
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$797
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10h 12mALB-SFO
$845
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San Francisco - Albany Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Albany (ALB)United States

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Albany - San Francisco

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