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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $537-$372
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ALB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$167
Typical prices: $246-$455
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Mon 7/13
ALB - LAX • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $365 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $379 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Los Angeles (ALB-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
7:56 pm - 12:52 am
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7h 56m
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10:42 pm - 11:20 am
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9h 38m
1 stop
$263American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:48 pm - 7:17 pm
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9h 29m
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Delta Logo
10:40 pm - 11:37 am
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9h 57m
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$297Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
American Airlines Logo
5:39 am - 10:56 am
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LAX
8h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 6:04 pm
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8h 02m
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$365American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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8:13 pm - 12:58 am
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LAX
7h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 10:59 pm
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7h 54m
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$370American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
8:13 pm - 12:58 am
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LAX
7h 45m
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American Airlines Logo
10:36 pm - 10:30 am
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8h 54m
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$373American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 8:05 pm
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11h 40m
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9:25 am - 9:20 pm
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8h 55m
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$375Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:25 pm
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9h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:09 am - 10:24 am
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7h 15m
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$376United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Sep 26
Southwest Logo
9:05 am - 5:40 pm
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11h 35m
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11:15 pm - 12:20 pm
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10h 05m
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$378Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:57 am
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9h 27m
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American Airlines Logo
12:41 am - 3:08 pm
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11h 27m
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$379American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Wed, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 11:05 pm
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9h 50m
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11:55 pm - 11:10 am
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8h 15m
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$380Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albany, New York to Los Angeles departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Los Angeles, 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 to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $361 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $556 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albany to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Albany to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Los Angeles 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 Albany to Los Angeles

  • How early do I need to get to the Albany airport (ALB)?

    General advice is to arrive at the airport at least 2h before your scheduled departure time. The amount of time it can take to move through the security checkpoint can vary greatly depending on the time of your flight and the season. Arriving early will ensure you avoid the last-minute rush and still have some time to spare to grab a bite to eat.

  • Can I travel from Albany (ALB) to LAX with my pet?

    Animals are not permitted in the terminal at ALB unless they are assistance animals or are in proper pet crates. They are only allowed out of their carriers at the security checkpoint for scanning. Pet relief areas are located inside and outside the terminal. A post-security pet relief area is on the first floor of Concourse B.

  • Where are the nursing mothers' facilities located at LAX?

    The airport has multiple nursing mothers' spaces in different terminals that can accommodate multiple people. One is in terminal 4 just after gate 45, next to the shoe shine. It's a room with a cozy bench, a sink and space for supplies or diaper removal of a baby. The room is spacious enough for a stroller to fit and a room for kids to play and is clean and bright.

  • Where can my kids play and get distracted at LAX?

    LAX has a beach-like playground inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal. In terminal 1, the restrooms are located at gates 1, 2, 4, and 7, and there is a nursing room by gate 10 and other fun shops you can visit. There are other such facilities in the other terminals that you can check out.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Los Angeles was $167 for a one-way ticket and $365 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Los Angeles?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Los Angeles?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Albany?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Albany to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $505 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and LAX 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 Los Angeles?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Albany to Los Angeles

  • Albany International Airport (ALB) offers both long-term parking located behind North garage parking and short-term parking found at the Economy lot parking. Other car services offered as part of long-term parking include car wash and servicing, so your car is in great condition and ready to go when you arrive from your travels.
  • The travel options to downtown LA include taking a taxi or a shuttle, the quickest transfer options. The FlyAway bus also leaves the airport every 30min to Union Station. You must take the free Green Line G shuttle to LAX Metro Rail Station to access the metro. Then you can take the Green Line Metro to Willow Brook, then change to the Blue Line to reach downtown LA.
  • When booking your plane ticket from Albany International Airport, mention any accessibility assistance needs so that any special services, discounts, or equipment can be made available to you when the need arises.
  • While waiting for a delayed flight, you can visit the places around Albany airport, such as the Shaker Heritage Society, a historic site located across ALB.
  • LAX has several lounges within the terminals where you can take a moment to rest and grab a bite to eat. Some lounges include Centurion lounge on Level 2 of the Tom Bradley International Terminal, and Emirates lounge in Terminal B, level 6.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Albany to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to Los Angeles. 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.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

This was my first flight on Aer Lingus and it was great. The plane wasn't full so I could move to a seat with extra room. The food was pretty good for airline food and the staff was nice and attentive. I enjoyed the media provided during my 10 hour flight. We arrived home early and it's always good to be home!

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

Great price, easy check in, love the free drinks and snacks, and nice crew. The only negative part was waiting for your seat assignment 5 minutes before boarding, and the seats are a bit uncomfortable.

All airline travel outside of First or Business class is an ordeal to be endured. This trip was ok, small o, small k.

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

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