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$126 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$278
Typical prices: $362-$631
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Wed 11/26Wed 12/3
ALB - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Typical prices: $209-$461
American Airlines
Tue 11/18
ALB - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Albany to San Francisco (ALB-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 11:58 pmALB-SFO
8h 29m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 9:52 amSFO-ALB
9h 32m1 stop
$278United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 8:29 pmALB-SFO
11h 48m2 stops
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11:28 pm - 11:16 amSFO-ALB
8h 48m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 5:20 pmALB-SFO
12h 50m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 11:49 amSFO-ALB
9h 34m2 stops
$288American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 5
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:08 pmALB-SFO
10h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 11:02 amSFO-ALB
8h 27m1 stop
$291American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 5
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:08 pmALB-SFO
10h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:49 pm - 12:55 pmSFO-ALB
11h 06m2 stops
$296American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:07 pmALB-SFO
11h 07m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 10:05 amSFO-ALB
7h 45m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 10:51 amALB-SFO
7h 56m1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:50 pmSFO-ALB
7h 50m1 stop
$328Delta
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Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 29
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 3:05 pmALB-SFO
12h 25m2 stops
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6:05 am - 6:25 pmSFO-ALB
9h 20m2 stops
$338Southwest
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 4:55 pmALB-SFO
10h 55m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 8:00 amSFO-ALB
7h 30m1 stop
$354Southwest
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:52 amALB-SFO
8h 22m1 stop
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6:00 am - 4:28 pmSFO-ALB
7h 28m1 stop
$362Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to San Francisco flights

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

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Planning a trip from Albany to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco departing in November.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albany to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Albany, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $548 and $547 respectively.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to San Francisco

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from the San Francisco airport?

    The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system is highly recommended as the best method to go from the airport to San Francisco. You can reach the city's central business district in around 20 to 30 minutes.

  • Are there rental car services at the San Francisco Airport?

    There are different rental companies at SFO. They include Hertz, Alamo, Avis, and Budget. They are located on the other side of the airport from the parking garage.

  • How early should I get to Albany International Airport?

    Customers departing from Albany International Airport should be at the airport terminal 2 hours prior to their flight's departure time to check in. The Transportation and Security Administration has made this suggestion (TSA). The passenger screening procedure shall go as smoothly as is humanly possible, giving travelers the best possible experience.

  • Are there parking lots at Albany International Airport?

    Parking at Albany International Airport may be found in a wide variety of convenient and affordable locations for drivers to choose from. Credit cards may be used to pay for parking anywhere, and EZ-Pass Plus is accepted at most airport parking garages. If you go to the page labeled "Parking Rates," you may get an overview of the costs that apply to each individual parking lot.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to San Francisco was $126 for a one-way ticket and $278 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $480 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 $417 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and SFO 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 Francisco?

    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 Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • Albany International Airport (ALB) has a multi-level terminal with three connected concourses (A, B, and C). There a range of eateries and shops spread out among the three concourses, but the options on the ground are considerably more limited. After stores and eateries close during the evening, your only option is to use vending machines.
  • Women who want to breastfeed their infants before embarking on their flights are welcome to use any of the airport's accessible rooms before boarding their flights. A Mother's Room may be found at the Albany International Airport's Business Center/Community Room, which can be found just across from Gate C1.
  • At Albany International Airport, dogs have access to both indoor and outdoor relief areas. Behind security checkpoints in Concourse B, where Delta and American Airlines gates are located, there is a pet comfort room and an animal relief area. The enclosure is around 10 by 12 feet, has a door, and is furnished with artificial grass set atop a drainage system, a stump that acts as a fire hydrant, plastic bags, and a hose for washing the animal.
  • The four terminals of San Francisco Airport (SFO) are Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are linked by walkways and an Air Train on the landside. There are restaurants and showers at the International Terminal of the airport.
  • In terms of client satisfaction, both SFO and ALB are top-notch. Passengers accessing these hubs have a better overall experience when they access a broad range of services and amenities. When you specifically ask for it, as when you need to rent a wheelchair or get a guide of the airport, you get any assistance. Anyone working at the airport can help you with any aspect of your trip, from check-in to baggage claim.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Albany to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to San Francisco. 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 Francisco? 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

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