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$172+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Sacramento (ALB - SMF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SMF
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Delta)

One-way from

$172
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$717
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Cheapest flights from Albany to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/151:40 pmALB - SMF
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Tue 4/2211:05 pmSMF - ALB
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/21$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/155:25 amALB - SMF
1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2210:09 pmSMF - ALB
1 stop9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$406
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:05 pmALB - SMF
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 9/1010:10 amSMF - ALB
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$417
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:15 amALB - SMF
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1111:51 pmSMF - ALB
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$439
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:46 pmALB - SMF
3 stops21h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/227:00 amSMF - ALB
2 stops25h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$692

Find flights from Albany to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Sacramento 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 21, 2025.

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AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Tue 4/15

1:40 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

11:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 45m

$348

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Tue 4/15

5:25 am-1:29 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

10:09 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 51m

$406

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Thu 7/3

6:15 am-11:34 am

1 stop8h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/11

11:51 pm-10:16 am

1 stop7h 25m

$439

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Tue 4/15

2:46 pm-9:20 am

3 stops21h 34m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-11:07 am

2 stops25h 07m

$692

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Mon 3/10

5:20 am-1:39 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$172

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Sun 5/18

2:50 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$284

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Fri 2/28

5:55 pm-6:47 am

3 stops39h 52m

$311

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Fri 2/28

6:09 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 47m

$429

AlbanySacramento

ALB - SMF

ALBSMF

Albany Intl

Fri 2/28

12:36 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$434

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albany to Sacramento in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Albany, New York-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albany, New York-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Albany to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Albany, New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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.

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,761 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,406 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $348, Delta will fly you from Albany, New York to Sacramento and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $406 and $439, respectively. Delta is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $172 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $284 and $429, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to Sacramento?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Albany, New York to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). 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 Albany to Sacramento

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Sacramento. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$350Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$376Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$416Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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