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$109+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to California

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ALB — LAX
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

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October

Average price

$547

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$190 or less
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Cheapest flights from Albany to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 4/75:21 pmALB - SFO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/912:21 amSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/186:00 amALB - SFO
1 stop10h 51mDelta
Mon 3/2410:45 pmSFO - ALB
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/2$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/235:25 amALB - ONT
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/612:46 pmONT - ALB
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/2212:57 pmALB - RNO
1 stop11h 28mDelta
Wed 4/3010:45 pmRNO - ALB
1 stop9h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/2$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/186:00 amALB - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Mon 3/2410:30 pmSAN - ALB
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/2$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/231:40 pmALB - ONT
2 stops11h 56mDelta
Tue 5/610:15 pmONT - ALB
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/3$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 4/285:25 amALB - RNO
2 stops13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3011:30 amRNO - ALB
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/186:00 amALB - SJC
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Wed 3/197:39 pmSJC - ALB
2 stops13h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/2$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/76:57 amALB - SAN
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/176:15 amSAN - ALB
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 5/75:00 amALB - SJC
1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1712:10 pmSJC - ALB
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/263:50 pmALB - LAX
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 4/2811:10 pmLAX - ALB
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 3/3112:35 pmALB - SMF
2 stops13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/511:12 amSMF - ALB
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$344

Find flights from Albany to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to California 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 March 3, 2025.

Fly from

Albany

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Mon 4/7

5:21 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:21 am-10:47 am

1 stop7h 26m

$277

AlbanySan Francisco

ALB - SFO

ALBSFO

Albany Intl

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:45 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 15m

$287

AlbanyOntario

ALB - ONT

ALBONT

Albany Intl

Wed 4/23

5:25 am-11:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Ontario

Tue 5/6

12:46 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$331

AlbanyReno

ALB - RNO

ALBRNO

Albany Intl

Tue 4/22

12:57 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Reno

Wed 4/30

10:45 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 40m

$331

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Mon 3/24

10:30 pm-11:29 am

1 stop9h 59m

$331

AlbanyReno

ALB - RNO

ALBRNO

Albany Intl

Mon 4/28

5:25 am-3:28 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Reno

Wed 4/30

11:30 am-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$336

AlbanyOntario

ALB - ONT

ALBONT

Albany Intl

Wed 4/23

1:40 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 56m

Ontario

Tue 5/6

10:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop10h 00m

$336

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

San Jose

Mon 3/24

5:11 pm-9:00 am

2 stops12h 49m

$336

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Wed 5/7

6:57 am-12:28 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Diego

Sat 5/17

6:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$339

AlbanySan Jose

ALB - SJC

ALBSJC

Albany Intl

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop9h 15m

San Jose

Sat 5/17

12:10 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$339

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Travel insights for flights from Albany to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Albany, New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 ALB to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Albany, New York to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Albany to California to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
152 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Albany to California. It is only a 7.4 mi journey to Albany Intl (ALB) from Albany’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Albany, New York to California are American Airlines ($109), JetBlue ($125), and Delta ($166).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Albany, New York to California consider Albany Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Albany Intl - Los Angeles or Albany Intl - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to California that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to California 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 Albany, New York to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Albany, New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Albany to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Albany to California. 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$265Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$275Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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