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$118+ Cheap flights from California to Albany, NY (ALB)

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LAX — ALB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

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(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Mytrip)

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Cheapest flights from California to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:59 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/224:00 pmALB - SFO
1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/911:25 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/166:20 pmALB - SFO
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:20 amLAX - ALB
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/211:31 amALB - LAX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1812:31 amLAX - ALB
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/265:00 pmALB - LAX
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/812:42 pmONT - ALB
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Tue 4/1512:57 pmALB - ONT
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 2/19$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:40 amSJC - ALB
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 3/116:00 amALB - SJC
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1412:20 pmSMF - ALB
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Wed 3/1912:38 pmALB - SMF
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/19$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:37 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/96:56 amALB - SAN
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/211:50 pmLAX - ALB
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sat 4/55:15 pmALB - LAX
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/19$345
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:00 amLAX - ALB
1 stop12h 39mJetBlue
Tue 4/153:35 pmALB - LAX
1 stop11h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 2/18$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:53 amSJC - ALB
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/55:25 amALB - SJC
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$350
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:53 pmLAS - ALB
1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/145:58 pmALB - LAS
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$357

Find flights from California to Albany within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Albany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

11:59 pm-11:07 am

1 stop8h 08m

Albany Intl

Tue 4/22

4:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$277

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

11:25 pm-10:16 am

1 stop7h 51m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/16

6:20 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 07m

$278

Los AngelesAlbany

LAX - ALB

LAXALB

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

8:20 am-11:49 am

2 stops24h 29m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/2

11:31 am-7:06 am

2 stops22h 35m

$297

San FranciscoAlbany

SFO - ALB

SFOALB

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

10:45 pm-9:01 am

1 stop7h 16m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/15

12:35 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$327

Los AngelesAlbany

LAX - ALB

LAXALB

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

12:31 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/26

5:00 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$343

OntarioAlbany

ONT - ALB

ONTALB

Ontario

Tue 4/8

12:42 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Albany Intl

Tue 4/15

12:57 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$343

San JoseAlbany

SJC - ALB

SJCALB

San Jose

Thu 3/6

6:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

$343

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Thu 4/3

1:50 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 51m

Albany Intl

Wed 4/9

6:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 23m

$343

SacramentoAlbany

SMF - ALB

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/14

12:20 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/19

12:38 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$343

Los AngelesAlbany

LAX - ALB

LAXALB

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

11:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop9h 05m

Albany Intl

Sat 4/5

5:15 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$345

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Best time to book a flight from California to Albany

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Travel insights for flights from California to Albany

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Albany including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from California to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from California to Albany, New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from California to Albany have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from California?

    Albany Intl (ALB), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Albany.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Albany, New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $165 and $171 on JetBlue and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Albany, New York?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Albany Intl, San Francisco - Albany Intl or San Jose - Albany Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Albany, New York.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Albany, New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from California to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Albany

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$295Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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