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$140+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to San José (SJO)

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — SJO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Albany to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to San José (SJO). 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$656
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Cheapest flights from Albany to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/55:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/112:10 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/285:56 pmALB - SJO
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/711:32 amSJO - ALB
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/77:30 pmALB - SJO
2 stops16h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/141:30 pmSJO - ALB
2 stops19h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$428
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/86:05 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 31mJetBlue
Tue 4/221:41 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 3/24$510
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/265:25 amALB - SJO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 5/48:45 amSJO - ALB
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/286:00 amALB - SJO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 9/101:18 pmSJO - ALB
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/24$646

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to San José 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to San José that are best for you.

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AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/14

2:10 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 48m

$313

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Fri 5/2

6:23 pm-10:24 am

2 stops18h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

11:32 am-9:12 am

1 stop19h 40m

$368

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 4/8

2:41 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/22

11:13 am-2:26 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$430

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Tue 4/8

6:05 am-12:36 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/22

1:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$510

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sat 4/26

5:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/4

8:45 am-11:35 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$529

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

1:08 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$783

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Mon 4/28

5:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$140

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Mon 4/28

5:56 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$179

AlbanySan José

ALB - SJO

ALBSJO

Albany Intl

Mon 4/14

6:40 pm-10:11 am

2 stops17h 31m

$185

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Deals found on 3/23

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albany to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albany to San José

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

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

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province. 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 Albany, New York to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Albany to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to San José. 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 San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $313, American Airlines will fly you from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $430 and $510, respectively. American Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Albany to San José?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to San José 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 José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Albany, New York to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Albany to San José. 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$314Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$402Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$471Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$490Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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