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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Albany (SFO-ALB)

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

Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
12:39 am - 1:06 pmSFO-ALB
9h 27m1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:14 pmALB-SFO
12h 14m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 1:06 pmSFO-ALB
9h 16m2 stops
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4:27 pm - 10:24 pmALB-SFO
8h 57m1 stop
$256American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 6
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 4:06 pmSFO-ALB
7h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:52 amALB-SFO
8h 22m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 1:06 pmSFO-ALB
9h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:14 pmALB-SFO
12h 14m2 stops
$261American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:27 pmSFO-ALB
8h 27m1 stop
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6:04 pm - 1:14 amALB-SFO
10h 10m1 stop
$278United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 5:53 pmSFO-ALB
7h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:44 amALB-SFO
7h 44m1 stop
$281Delta
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 8:00 amSFO-ALB
11h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:20 pmALB-SFO
11h 20m2 stops
$287Southwest
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Fri, Jan 9 - Thu, Jan 15
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 11:27 pmSFO-ALB
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:08 pm - 11:27 pmALB-SFO
9h 19m1 stop
$305Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:27 pmSFO-ALB
8h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:04 pm - 12:03 amALB-SFO
8h 59m1 stop
$328United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 5
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:35 pmSFO-ALB
9h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 2:05 pmALB-SFO
11h 25m2 stops
$392Southwest
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $251 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Overall average: $412
American Airlines
Tue 2/17Wed 2/25
SFO - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $237-$426
Delta
Wed 12/17
SFO - ALB • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Albany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Albany 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 San Francisco to Albany?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Albany, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Albany is January, where tickets cost $326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $661 and $589 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Albany, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Albany

  • Which airlines have their hub at San Francisco Airport?

    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.

  • Which airlines from San Francisco to Albany have the Unaccompanied Minor Service?

    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.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from San Francisco to Albany?

    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.

  • Which Airlines allow pets onboard from San Francisco to Albany?

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Albany was $129 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Albany are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $483 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 $530 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Albany

  • Alaska Airlines is dedicated to providing a worry-free aviation experience for limited-mobility passengers on flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Albany (ALB). Alaska Airlines offers large-print and Braille reading materials for low-vision travelers. Additionally, it provides free headsets to those who are hard of hearing. They also give wheelchair and pre-boarding assistance.
  • Alaska Airlines is a good option for families going to Albany from San Francisco with their kids. The airline has the Family Boarding Program that allows priority boarding, so you can settle in early. Those with infants get complimentary car seats, free checked baggage, and strollers.
  • Some flights from San Francisco to Albany have stopovers. Carriers that operate on this route include Delta, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, and they tend to stop at their operating bases or hubs. Common layovers include Detroit, New Jersey, and Charlotte.
  • You can fly First Class with American Airlines from San Francisco to Albany. First Class passengers are treated to in-flight entertainment, priority check-in, lie-flat seats, extra baggage allowance, and complimentary drinks.
  • United Airlines and American Airlines are some eco-friendly airlines that provide flights from San Francisco to Albany. United Airlines has invested in sustainable aviation fuels and has upgraded its fleet. American Airlines has a carbon offsets program for its passengers.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

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.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

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