Flights Albany → San Francisco
As of October 2026, economy flights from Albany to San Francisco have a typical range USD 259–1297, median USD 514. Full range across all 131 offers: USD 253–2488. We analyzed 131 offers from 5 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Albany → San Francisco
Based on 131 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Albany → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | — | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Albany to San Francisco cost?
Based on 131 offers · October 2026
Albany to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 253 to USD 2488 across 131 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 131 offers.
These 131 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 333 and USD 679
What hidden fees do Albany to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Albany to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 131 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| DL | 35 | 5% |
| WN | 1 | 0% |
| AA | 53 | 12% |
| UA | 35 | 3% |
| B6 | 10 | 1% |
American Airlines: base ~USD 415 + fees USD 53 = ~USD 468 total. B6: base ~USD 745 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 755 total.
American Airlines's USD 53 ancillary fees narrow the gap with B6's lower-fee model — the USD 330 base difference shrinks to USD 287 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Albany to San Francisco?
5 airlines flew Albany to San Francisco in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Southwest Airlines), fares ranged USD 259–394 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest Airlines | 32 | 259–394 | 259 | 1 (1%) |
 American Airlines | 30 | 295–579 | 468 | 53 (11%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 28 | 527–1011 | 638 | 35 (5%) |
 B6 | 1 | — | 755 | 10 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 40 | 381–1945 | 791 | 35 (4%) |
Where do the best Albany → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Albany to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Albany–San Francisco cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 632 vs USD 507 median; overall median USD 514).
- AA charges 37.5x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 53 vs USD 1 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 380 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 259. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Albany to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 131 offers analyzed, Albany to San Francisco flights range from USD 253 to USD 2488, with a median price of USD 514. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Albany to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 31 to the base fare on Albany to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Albany to San Francisco including all fees?
- Southwest Airlines has the lowest median fare on Albany to San Francisco at USD 259 (median across 32 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Albany–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 259. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Albany to San Francisco routes?
- Albany to San Francisco has 5 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 253 to USD 2488 across 131 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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