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Find cheap flights from Albany to San Francisco from $188

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albany to San Francisco departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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5:05 pm - 12:59 amALB-SFO
10h 54m1 stop
11:34 pm - 10:19 amSFO-ALB
7h 45m1 stop
$336United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
4:52 pm - 12:38 amALB-SFO
10h 46m1 stop
10:45 pm - 10:38 amSFO-ALB
8h 53m1 stop
$369United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
5:15 pm - 11:07 pmALB-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
11:58 pm - 12:18 pmSFO-ALB
9h 20m1 stop
$376American Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
6:49 pm - 12:22 amALB-SFO
8h 33m1 stop
10:55 pm - 8:47 amSFO-ALB
6h 52m1 stop
$397Delta
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
5:05 pm - 12:59 amALB-SFO
10h 54m1 stop
9:04 pm - 10:27 amSFO-ALB
10h 23m2 stops
$402United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
4:52 pm - 12:38 amALB-SFO
10h 46m1 stop
10:45 pm - 1:28 pmSFO-ALB
11h 43m2 stops
$412United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
5:15 pm - 11:07 pmALB-SFO
8h 52m1 stop
11:59 pm - 2:00 pmSFO-ALB
11h 01m2 stops
$431American Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
6:04 am - 1:59 pmALB-SFO
10h 55m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:53 pmSFO-ALB
8h 53m1 stop
$437Delta
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Wed, May 1 - Tue, May 7
12:32 pm - 8:21 pmALB-SFO
10h 49m1 stop
10:55 am - 11:53 pmSFO-ALB
9h 58m2 stops
$752Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Mon, May 6
1:58 pm - 11:59 pmALB-SFO
13h 01m1 stop
10:47 pm - 1:13 pmSFO-ALB
11h 26m1 stop
$858JetBlue
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19

Flights from Albany to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Albany, New York 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, New York to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $455 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $683 and $634 respectively.

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

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 Francisco, 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 Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Albany to San Francisco found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $188. United Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $336 and American Airlines from $376.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$188
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Albany to San Francisco

When to book flights from Albany to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, New York to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany, New York to San Francisco was $188 for a one-way ticket and $336 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?

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

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

    Chicago 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, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to San Francisco are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $533 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $594 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ALB 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.
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Top 3 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.2boarding
8.6crew
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
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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.

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.

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

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

Delays, excuses, delays, and more delays. This company is BROKEN.

Horrible. Delayed on both planes several times. No attempt to fix it

I contacted both carriers months beforehand to change the cabin (booked in April) but to no avail (united asked to contact Swiss since it was their equipment, Swiss told me to reach out to united). So yeah… My seat was pretty worn down, legroom on 27K was more than enough, but still economy seating so, getting to know your neighbours was easy. According to ground staff, the flight was massively overbooked- and this showed. I ordered a gluten free meal beforehand (which was honoured) but for breakfast got a bread roll and croissant 🤷🏼‍♂️ The connection itself is great. Leaving SFO late PM to arrive at ZRH in the afternoon makes it easier to get re adjusted again. However, and since I’ve flown this connection a couple of times in the past, I will rather deal with one carrier only and include a layover on the east coast.

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

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.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

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

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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 Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 32mALB-SFO
$188
5/7Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 34mALB-SFO
$194
5/15Wed
1 stopJetBlue
13h 01mALB-SFO
$207
5/12Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 11mALB-SFO
$239
5/6Mon
1 stopDelta
9h 01mALB-SFO
$248
5/6Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 51mALB-SFO
$303
7/19Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 10mALB-SFO
$319
5/15Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 23mALB-SFO
$539
5/2Thu
3 stopsWestJet
28h 16mALB-SFO
$597
5/12Sun
3 stopsWestJet
28h 40mALB-SFO
$645

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Last minute flights from Albany to San Francisco

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 Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 40mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 20mSFO-ALB
$690
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 07mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 33mSFO-ALB
$695
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 07mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mSFO-ALB
$700
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 53mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mSFO-ALB
$748
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mSFO-ALB
$753
4/25Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 32mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mSFO-ALB
$758
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 49mALB-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-ALB
$792
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 37mALB-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-ALB
$797
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mALB-SFO
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 18mSFO-ALB
$821
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 50mALB-SFO
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 29mSFO-ALB
$845

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Albany - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Albany (ALB)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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San Francisco - Albany

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