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

Our cheapest airline available from Albany, New York to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $345 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $347 and $387 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 Albany, New York to San Diego?

When booking a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego, 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 Albany, New York to San Diego?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego at least 41 days early can save you up to 146% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 41 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Albany, New York to San Diego for as little as $681 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $876 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Albany, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $520 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $328. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to San Diego are usually found in August or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	$345 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$581

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Cheapest flights from Albany to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Sat 5/35:30 amALB - SAN

1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/610:49 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$345

Sat 5/311:04 pmALB - SAN

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sat 6/711:40 amSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$347

Mon 5/54:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Sat 5/109:20 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$387

Mon 5/56:23 pmALB - SAN

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/105:43 pmSAN - ALB

3 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$450

Wed 7/306:00 amALB - SAN

1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/58:44 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops12h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$452

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albany to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Sat 5/35:30 amALB - SAN

1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/610:49 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$345

Sat 5/311:04 pmALB - SAN

1 stop7h 58mDelta

Sat 6/711:40 amSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$347

Mon 5/54:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Sat 5/109:20 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$387

Mon 5/56:23 pmALB - SAN

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/105:43 pmSAN - ALB

3 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$450

Sat 5/106:00 amALB - SAN

3 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/239:45 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$492

Last-minute flights from Albany to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Albany to San Diego. Data last updated March 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 3/296:45 amALB - SAN

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Tue 4/16:30 amSAN - ALB

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$671

Mon 3/3111:25 amALB - SAN

2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/46:00 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops13h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$764

Mon 3/3112:35 pmALB - SAN

1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/46:20 amSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$857

Thu 4/106:00 amALB - SAN

1 stop10h 22mDelta

Mon 4/1410:00 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop8h 02mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$430

Thu 4/104:40 pmALB - SAN

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Mon 4/147:40 amSAN - ALB

1 stop11h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$491

Fri 4/185:30 amALB - SAN

1 stop11h 21mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/241:41 pmSAN - ALB

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$368

Sat 4/194:30 pmALB - SAN

2 stops19h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/228:30 pmSAN - ALB

2 stops11h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$508

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 5/3

5:30 am-1:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

San Diego

Tue 5/6

10:49 pm-11:10 am

1 stop9h 21m

$345

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 5/31

1:04 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Diego

Sat 6/7

11:40 am-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$347

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Mon 5/5

4:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

9:20 pm-9:25 am

1 stop9h 05m

$387

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Mon 5/5

6:23 pm-7:13 am

3 stops39h 50m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

5:43 pm-8:49 pm

3 stops24h 06m

$450

AlbanySan Diego

ALB - SAN

ALBSAN

Albany Intl

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-8:24 pm

3 stops17h 24m

San Diego

Fri 5/23

9:45 pm-10:13 am

1 stop9h 28m

$492

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Deals found on 3/24

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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 San Diego in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	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 Albany, New York-San Diego 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-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 Albany to San Diego

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Albany, New York to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to San Diego in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albany to San Diego, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

7,890 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

8,605 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to San Diego round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Albany, New York to San Diego is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $345 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $347 and $387 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Albany to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albany to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to San Diego 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 San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Albany, New York to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$328	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$342	Average$491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$382	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albany to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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