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Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Albany:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Albany takes 00m, covering 2,551 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Albany range from $391 to $663, with an average of $517 over the past 12 months. Anything below $391 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 53% above the $517 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from San Francisco to Albany usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Albany most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from San Francisco to Albany. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $662, a difference of $211.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 7h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 8h 26m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Albany is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany Farmers Market and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

Consider booking flights from San Francisco to Albany with United Airlines or Alaska Airlines. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for the two airlines, and flying with them assures you more flight options to Albany. United Airlines operates from the International Terminal and Terminal 3, while Alaska Airlines operates out of Terminal 2.

Delta Air Lines has an Unaccompanied Minor Service that is compulsory for young flyers aged five to 14 going to Albany from San Francisco alone. Parents whose kids are aged 15 to 17 may also request the service. The accompanying guardian must provide a photo ID like a passport or driver’s license, address, contact phone number, and the pick-up adult’s address, name, and phone number at check-in.

You can carry one personal item, such as a laptop or purse, and a carry-on bag on United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Albany for free. The personal bag must be stored under the airplane seat at your front, so it should be 17 x 10 x 9 inches. The carry-on should measure 22 x 14 x 7 inches, including handles and wheels to fit in the overhead cabin. United has no maximum weight allowance on its carry-on policy.

American Airlines welcomes travelers with pets on flights from San Francisco to Albany. However, note that they have some pet policies. The total weight of the pet and carrier should be at most 20 lb, with the kennel dimensions being 18 x 11 x 11 inches. The kennel should be non-collapsible and roomy enough for the pet to turn around.