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$159 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$379
Typical prices: $606-$385
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ALB - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$157
Typical prices: $288-$455
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Mon 6/1
ALB - LAX • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $379 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $375 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 43m (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

Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 10:17 pm
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8h 33m
1 stop
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8:05 am - 9:14 pm
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10h 09m
1 stop
$379American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 4:35 pm
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LAX
10h 25m
2 stops
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9:50 pm - 7:55 am
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ALB
7h 05m
1 stop
$384Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 4:35 pm
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LAX
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 7:55 am
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ALB
9h 25m
2 stops
$389Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 9:20 pm
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LAX
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 7:55 am
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ALB
9h 00m
2 stops
$394Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 4:43 pm
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LAX
8h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 11:41 pm
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9h 41m
1 stop
$399American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 2:20 pm
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LAX
7h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 8:05 am
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ALB
9h 20m
2 stops
$404Southwest
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 30
United Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 12:57 am
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LAX
8h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:13 am - 10:43 am
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ALB
7h 30m
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$406United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 7:00 pm
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LAX
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:50 pm - 8:25 am
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ALB
7h 35m
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$409Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 12:10 am
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7h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 9:15 am
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ALB
15h 45m
2 stops
$410Southwest
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 11:40 pm
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7h 45m
1 stop
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7:40 pm - 8:25 am
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9h 45m
2 stops
$414Southwest
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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 $384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $527 and $526 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 41% 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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$157
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Los Angeles was $159 for a one-way ticket and $367 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 $492 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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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!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

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.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

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

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

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

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight emergency landed in Chicago due to “Odor” in back of plane . Had to buy ANOTHER TICKET to get to Boston cash out of my own pocket . Then they would notchange my return flight time without a 400. Charge!!!! Insulting.

we were an hour delayed after boarding and given no reason. Headsets cost money. Also there were openrows with no one setting in them but we were told we were not allowed to swtich.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

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

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

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