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Cheapest round-trip
$366
Typical prices: $338-$616
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Fri 10/23Tue 10/27
LAX - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$193
Typical prices: $173-$416
Southwest
Tue 9/29
LAX - ALB • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Albany (LAX-ALB)

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

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:54 pm - 10:25 am
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8h 31m
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5:21 pm - 10:54 pm
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8h 33m
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$366American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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1:20 pm - 11:58 pm
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7h 38m
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7:30 pm - 12:57 am
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8h 27m
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$366American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10
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10:20 pm - 11:05 am
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9h 45m
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3:55 pm - 9:55 pm
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9h 00m
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$366Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
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9:25 am - 10:00 pm
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ALB
9h 35m
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11:50 am - 6:25 pm
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9h 35m
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$369Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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12:12 pm - 11:57 pm
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8h 45m
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6:00 am - 10:10 am
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7h 10m
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$372Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
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10:40 pm - 11:37 am
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9h 57m
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$372Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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9:40 pm - 6:33 pm
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17h 53m
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8:18 pm - 6:10 pm
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24h 52m
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$375Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
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8:50 am - 12:06 am
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12h 16m
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7:00 am - 1:20 pm
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9h 20m
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$376JetBlue
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
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18h 47m
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$389Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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12h 16m
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9h 20m
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$443JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Albany flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Albany, New York from Los Angeles usually cost between $400 and $556 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $366 on American Airlines (Oct 23-Oct 27).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Albany, 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 Los Angeles to Albany is February, where tickets cost $416 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $540 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Albany, 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 Los Angeles to Albany, 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 8 weeks before departure.

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January

Cheapest flight

$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Albany 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 Los Angeles to Albany

  • What are some of my transportation choices to get from the Albany International Airport (ALB) to the center of Albany?

    One very convenient choice for travelers is to make their way on the Capital District Transportation bus number 737 which makes the trip in around 45min. There are also plenty of taxis available at the airport terminal building that can help you to the downtown area in 16 minutes.

  • Are there any choices for a hotel that has a location close to the Albany International Airport?

    The Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport has a location right across the street from the terminal building, and this hotel offers a free airport shuttle upon your request. Another good choice would be the Tru by Hilton Albany Airport, which also offers a complimentary shuttle bus between the terminal and the hotel.

  • Where will I find my car rental company upon my arrival at Albany International Airport?

    There are roughly six different rental car companies that operate at this airport, and each one of them has a customer service counter in the baggage claim area of the terminal. All vehicles for rent sit inside of the airport parking garage adjacent to the terminal building.

  • Is it possible to utilize a rideshare service like Uber from the Albany International Airport?

    Both Uber and Lyft operate at the Albany International Airport, and each of these companies can pick up passengers on the curbside adjacent to the baggage claim exit of the terminal.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Albany was $193 for a one-way ticket and $366 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Los Angeles to Albany. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Albany are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $536 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 $459 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Los Angeles to Albany.

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

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

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

    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 Albany from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Albany

  • A terrific way to get from the downtown Los Angeles area to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without driving in your own car is to take the LAX FlyAway bus that will make the trip on this route in about 40 minutes.
  • Travelers that plan on taking a pet or service animal through Los Angeles International Airport will find that this airport offers three outdoor pet relief areas before security and then 10 more inside of every one of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • For mothers that are nursing that are traveling through the Los Angeles International Airport, the airport offers nine nursing mother's rooms, with one of these rooms available in each of the terminal buildings at the airport.
  • One of the best ways for kids to pass the time at the Los Angeles International Airport before a flight is to head to the play area that sits inside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal. This play area got designed for children between the ages of 2 and 11 and features things such as a slide, sculpted foam pieces resembling waves, beach toys, an interactive light table, and dolphins, all of which allow kids to burn off some energy before a long flight.
  • Nothing makes waiting for a flight more tedious than not having a comfortable place to do so. That is why when you are traveling from the Los Angeles International Airport, you should consider spending some time in the Los Angeles International Lounge. This lounge features a fair assortment of food and beverage options as well as plenty of entertainment to keep you occupied before your flight.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Albany. 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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8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

2.0 MediocreJames, Apr 2026
LAX - MCO
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

The flight took off late, which really stressed me out for 5 hours worrying about my connection. We started boarding late... not sure why. There was a long line for preboard of folks that needed assistance or were in wheelchairs and not enough attendants to help. There was one lady who seemed to hold up regular boarding bc she needed to consolidate her 3 bags into 2. I'm wondering why we all had to wait for her and not board around her. Crew on board was great! So funny, so helpful and very nice. They reassured me my connecting flight would wait... and it dead. Seems it was waiting on several connecting flights, so it took off late too. Overall a very long trip but I'm glad I didn't have to spend the night in the Baltimore airport. And why are SW terminals so far from each other. I had to haul from the end of one terminal to the end of different terminal to catch my flight.

Best domestic airline in the USA. Excellent fares and two bags included with every fare (only carrier to do so).

The crew at the gate in Baltimore were rude and intimidating and insensitive to the needs of traveling families. They treated us like nuisance children ruining their day rather than the reasons they were working, paying customers with children who were anxious about the boarding experience. I would only travel Southwest again if it were the only option, especially if traveling with my children.

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

Seats were not bad enough and uncomfortable good legroom in the emergency exit row we were in, but we were forbidden to hold my grandson on my lap for a little while, and the stewardess passed us saying it was against regulations which makes little or no sense when you’re 36,000 feet. The food snacks were really bad. Tasteless tasted like wallpaper, but we’re supposed to be protein bars, and the announcements were all completely incoherent because of the noise of the airplane and the lowness and crackly nature of the PA system.. this was disgraceful. No one in our party could understand a word of what the captain or the flight attendant were saying —not a word! The landing was a little hairy in a pretty stiff crosswind -we bounced before the plane stabilized on the runway

First The flight got delayed because one of the crew members was late and we couldn’t board until she arrived. Then we all boarded and got held in the tarmac for another 30 min.

It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

Taking a bus or train from Newark to Albany is perhaps the better (safer and faster) option for such a short distance, especially with winter weather. Due to complications caused by snowfall, our flight had to circle around Albany airport for about half an hour before the conditions on the runway were sufficient for landing. (The pilots did an excellent job getting us on the ground safely with limited runway-length, snow covering the runway, and poor visibility.) The flight had a lot of turbulence due to the snowstorm and small size of the plane, but all was well in the end.

Flight was delayed due to connecting passengers. Lack of snack options bad. Sitting in Aisle, last cart run pulled the cart directly into my knee. Rude awakening.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

19 hr delay requiring a change to red eye. No lounge access without paying. Loss of seat upgrade fee.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

Boarding was quick and efficient. The flight crew were friendly. There were limited food options available on the flight. The pocket guide said there would be salad and sandwich sections available on flights over 3.5 hours. The only food available were snack boxes. And those were limited as well. My flight was over 5 hours. The entertainment system worked well. I had both extra legroom seats and regular coach seats. The seats were not very comfortable. The entertainment controls in the armrest made it difficult to rest my arm without changing the channel on my neighbors TV. Overall, my experience was mediocre.

I don’t usually fly budget airlines or airlines in the United States. It was as good as any other airline. The seats are comfortable and the airline attendants are not rude & surly. Very nice flight (s).

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

For some reason, the seats on this flight seemed unusually uncomfortable. Speaking with friends who took another JetBlue flight later in the day, they brought up the same issue.

Please, for the love of all things good…clean the plane. There’s less filth on seat and floor after my 2 year old niece throws Mac-n-cheese everywhere.

The service was very good, will use the airline again.

JetBlue has really gone downhill. They have all the problems without the discounted price. If you need to get anywhere in time, this is no longer the airlines for you

Flight was delayed 30 minutes, but otherwise was terrific. We used our points to upgrade to Mint for the first time which was a fun & comfortable. Josh & Kori were very attentive & genuinely cared about our comfort.

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