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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Albany

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $427. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Albany.$427 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $427, select.
      Albany.$438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albany on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
      Albany.$438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
      Albany.$438 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
      Albany.$530 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $530, select.
      Albany.$530 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $530, select.
      Albany.$551 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.
      Albany.$610 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Albany on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.
      Albany.$632 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.
      Albany.$687 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 22 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albany on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $687, select.
      Albany.$796 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $796, select.
      Albany.$853 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Albany on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $853, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Albany

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Albany flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Aug
      from $853
      Sep
      from $427
      Oct
      from $438
      Nov
      from $551
      Dec
      from $438
      Jan
      from $632
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      San Francisco International to Albany: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Albany below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Albany.

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      San Francisco to Albany: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$427
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Albany: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Albany is $427. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Albany. But we found flights with one or more stops from $427.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Albany.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Albany is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport on Friday, 11 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Albany Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Albany but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Albany is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Albany.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany Airport (ALB): what you need to know

      • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to ALB flight.

      • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SFO and ALB:

        • Detroit Wayne County Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

        • Chicago Midway Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Albany Airport (ALB)

      • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport flight is $219. A return fare is currently $427. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

      • It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to ALB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

      • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport.

      • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to ALB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • 78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.

      • Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:

      Arriving at Albany Airport (ALB)

      When to fly to Albany Airport (ALB)

      • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Albany. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Albany Airport for July if you'd like to explore Albany during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

      • January has average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to ALB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

      Explore more of the United States

      • Albany has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres south of Albany, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

      • If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 322 kilometres south of Albany. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.

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