What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Albany, New York round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Albany, New York is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $333 and $427 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego 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 $144. Users have also found prices from $149 and $182 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Albany, New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Albany, New York?

When booking a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Albany, New York?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 43% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save up to 134% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Diego to Albany, New York from $565 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $849 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Albany, New York from San Diego average $514. You can even find prices in November for less than $514, as users have found deals to Albany, New York from as low as $346. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Albany, New York from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Diego-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Albany that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Albany?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Albany.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$287 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$144 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
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Average price	$470

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

Tue 5/209:30 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/286:10 amALB - SAN

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$287

Tue 5/1311:58 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/165:15 pmALB - SAN

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$333

Wed 5/146:15 amSAN - ALB

2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1810:07 amALB - SAN

3 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$410

Sat 6/1410:15 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Wed 7/212:43 pmALB - SAN

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$427

Wed 5/149:35 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 45mSouthwest

Mon 5/194:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$438

Fri 5/304:59 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops15h 58mAlaska Airlines

Sun 6/85:29 amALB - SAN

1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$762

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Tue 5/209:30 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/286:10 amALB - SAN

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$287

Tue 5/1311:58 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/165:15 pmALB - SAN

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$333

Wed 5/146:15 amSAN - ALB

2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1810:07 amALB - SAN

3 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$410

Sat 6/1410:15 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Wed 7/212:43 pmALB - SAN

1 stop10h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$427

Wed 5/149:35 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 45mSouthwest

Mon 5/194:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$438

Fri 5/304:59 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops15h 58mAlaska Airlines

Sun 6/85:29 amALB - SAN

1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$762

Last-minute flights from San Diego to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Albany. Data last updated April 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/246:10 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops19h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/272:08 pmALB - SAN

3 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$722

Thu 4/246:15 amSAN - ALB

2 stops14h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/276:00 amALB - SAN

2 stops33h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$809

Thu 4/2412:35 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Sun 4/2711:10 amALB - SAN

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$857

Tue 5/1311:58 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/165:15 pmALB - SAN

1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$333

Wed 5/146:15 amSAN - ALB

2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1810:07 amALB - SAN

3 stops40h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$410

Wed 5/149:35 amSAN - ALB

1 stop10h 45mSouthwest

Mon 5/194:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$438

Tue 5/209:30 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/286:10 amALB - SAN

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$287

Fri 5/3011:40 amSAN - ALB

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Sun 6/86:00 amALB - SAN

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$437

Fri 5/304:59 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops15h 58mAlaska Airlines

Sun 6/85:29 amALB - SAN

1 stop10h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$762

One-way flights from San Diego to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Sat 5/1012:43 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$144

Tue 5/1311:18 amSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 43mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$149

Wed 5/147:25 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops11h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$182

Sat 7/197:15 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$214

Fri 5/26:25 amSAN - ALB

2 stops11h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$245

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SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 5/20

9:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 5/28

6:10 am-11:23 am

1 stop8h 13m

$287

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 5/13

11:58 am-12:58 am

1 stop10h 00m

Albany Intl

Fri 5/16

5:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$333

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-9:17 am

2 stops24h 02m

Albany Intl

Sun 5/18

10:07 am-11:56 pm

3 stops40h 49m

$410

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 6/14

10:15 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 48m

Albany Intl

Wed 7/2

12:43 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$427

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 5/14

9:35 am-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/19

4:40 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$438

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Fri 5/30

4:59 pm-11:57 am

2 stops15h 58m

Albany Intl

Sun 6/8

5:29 am-12:32 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$762

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 5/10

12:43 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$144

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Tue 5/13

11:18 am-12:01 am

1 stop9h 43m

$149

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Wed 5/14

7:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops11h 40m

$182

San DiegoAlbany

SAN - ALB

SANALB

San Diego

Sat 7/19

7:15 pm-7:45 am

2 stops9h 30m

$214

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Albany in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Albany

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to ALB?

When flying from San Diego to Albany, New York, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Albany 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Albany to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,918 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Albany, New York round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Albany, New York is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $287 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $333 and $427 round-trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego 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 $144. Users have also found prices from $149 and $182 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from San Diego 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$339	Average$506	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$356	Average$509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$369	Average$542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Albany. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

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

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Rainfall in Albany by month

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Temperature in Albany by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Albany to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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