Cheap Flights from San Diego to Albany
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Albany
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Albany? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Albany vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Albany for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 23,300 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-04
SAN - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 23,500 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
San Diego to Albany flight facts
Distance
2,440 mi
3,927 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Albany is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Ontario - Albany · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Worcester · Worcester is 104 mi from Albany
Flights Los Angeles - Albany · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Syracuse · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Flights Burbank - Albany · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Albany
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - ALB
First | 1 Stop
From 42,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
No hotels available at the moment. Check back soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Albany depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Albany.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Albany.
San Diego and Albany are about 2,440 miles (3,927 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,440-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Albany is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Albany: Albany Intl (ALB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albany, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
