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Find cheap flights from Albany to San Diego from $144

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to San Diego (ALB-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to San Diego 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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6:00 am - 10:39 amALB-SAN
7h 39m1 stop
9:25 pm - 11:02 amSAN-ALB
10h 37m1 stop
$405American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 3
11:36 am - 6:11 pmALB-SAN
9h 35m2 stops
9:25 pm - 11:02 amSAN-ALB
10h 37m1 stop
$410American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 3
11:36 am - 6:11 pmALB-SAN
9h 35m2 stops
10:50 pm - 11:55 amSAN-ALB
10h 05m2 stops
$416American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 3
5:34 pm - 10:33 pmALB-SAN
7h 59m1 stop
10:10 pm - 10:51 amSAN-ALB
9h 41m1 stop
$425American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 12
5:13 pm - 11:25 pmALB-SAN
9h 12m1 stop
10:29 pm - 10:15 amSAN-ALB
8h 46m1 stop
$462United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 2
5:13 pm - 11:29 pmALB-SAN
9h 16m1 stop
9:24 pm - 10:20 amSAN-ALB
9h 56m1 stop
$482United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 12
6:00 am - 10:42 amALB-SAN
7h 42m1 stop
12:32 pm - 11:12 pmSAN-ALB
7h 40m1 stop
$514Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Sat, May 25
6:40 pm - 11:37 pmALB-SAN
7h 57m1 stop
10:05 pm - 9:07 amSAN-ALB
8h 02m1 stop
$527Delta
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Thu, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 21
7:43 pm - 1:35 pmALB-SAN
20h 52m2 stops
6:53 pm - 7:21 pmSAN-ALB
21h 28m3 stops
Mon, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 27
11:09 am - 11:03 amALB-SAN
26h 54m3 stops
4:27 pm - 7:21 pmSAN-ALB
23h 54m3 stops
Mon, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 27

Flights from Albany to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to San Diego 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 Albany to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Albany, New York to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Albany to San Diego, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Diego, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Albany, New York to San Diego, 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 Albany, New York to San Diego is January, where tickets cost $466 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $640 and $620 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Albany, New York to San Diego, 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 Albany, New York to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $203. KAYAK users also found Albany to San Diego round-trip flights on American Airlines from $405 and on United Airlines from $462.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$144
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albany to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Albany to San Diego

  • The carry-on luggage limit between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) airline varies depending on the carrier, as some airlines might have different size restrictions or weight limits for carry-on luggage. For example, passengers aboard Alaska Airlines are allowed one carry-on bag with dimensions not exceeding 22 x 14 x 9 inches.

    Passengers between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) will be glad to learn that all airlines along this route offer accessible services. They provide wheelchair assistance for passengers with difficulty walking long distances or needing mobility support. Most importantly, cabin crew members are trained to assist passengers who may require it during the flight.

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    As you leave Albany International Airport (ALB) for San Diego International Airport (SAN), remember that the arrival station serves many other destinations in the neighborhood besides San Diego. Therefore, if you plan to be around a little longer, consider exploring towns such as Bonsall, Ramona, Pala, Mount Laguna, and Fallbrook.

  • What are the most popular layovers on flights between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    The popularity of layovers between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) can vary based on airline routes, schedules, and passenger demand, and it may change over time. Nevertheless, you are likely to transit via New York City (JFK or LGA), Chicago (ORD or MDW), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), or Denver (DEN).

  • Are there eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Albany International Airport (ALB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    To travel sustainably between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN), it is best to book American Airlines. The carrier has been modernizing its fleet by introducing newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft. Fuel efficiency helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the overall carbon footprint of the airline.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego was $144 for a one-way ticket and $405 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to San Diego?

    When flying out of Albany you will be using Albany Intl. You will be landing at San Diego, also known as San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to San Diego are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $536 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $524 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Albany to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Albany 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 Albany to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and SAN 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 Albany to San Diego?

    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 San Diego from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ALB to San Diego

  • Which airlines offer family services on trips between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Los Angeles (LAX)?
  • Many airlines offer family services and amenities to assist families traveling between Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). If you are flying aboard Delta Airlines, you will enjoy priority boarding for families and assistance with strollers. They also offer complimentary kid-friendly snacks and entertainment options.
  • The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) operates a regular bus service between downtown Albany and Albany International Airport (ALB). The "Route 737" bus line connects the city center to ALB, stopping at various locations. San Diego International Airport (SAN). Still, taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Albany. They offer a convenient and direct way to get to the airport.
  • Compared to larger airports like JFK or Newark (EWR), Albany International Airport (ALB) tends to be less crowded and generally offers shorter lines at security checkpoints and check-in counters. This can result in quicker check-ins and shorter wait times when transiting to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Also, due to its smaller size and fewer passengers, security screening processes at Albany International Airport are often more efficient, leading to smoother and faster transitions through security.
  • Major airlines between Albany International Airport (ALB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN), including American Airlines, Delta, and United, allow passengers to upgrade their seats. Usually, these changes entail moving from a lower to an upper cabin, like Economy to Business or First Class. The availability and cost of seat upgrades can vary depending on the airline, the specific flight, and the time of booking.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Albany to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to San Diego. 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 Albany to San Diego? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Albany to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/3Mon
3 stops
36h 06mALB-SAN
$144
6/3Mon
2 stops
16h 53mALB-SAN
$171
6/3Mon
1 stop
18h 09mALB-SAN
$173
6/3Mon
1 stop
18h 09mALB-SAN
$176
6/12Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 49mALB-SAN
$203
7/20Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 16mALB-SAN
$257
7/13Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 17mALB-SAN
$258
6/12Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 36mALB-SAN
$259
7/8Mon
1 stopDelta
7h 57mALB-SAN
$269
6/3Mon
3 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 15mALB-SAN
$549

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Last minute flights from Albany to San Diego

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 Albany to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 03mALB-SAN
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 27mSAN-ALB
$752
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 18mALB-SAN
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 59mSAN-ALB
$857
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 51mALB-SAN
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 29mSAN-ALB
$862

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Albany - San Diego Flights

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Albany (ALB)United States

Destination:

San Diego (SAN)United States

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San Diego - Albany

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