Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Albany
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Albany
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Albany vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–16,500 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 Francisco to Albany for specific travel dates.
2026-12-31
SFO - ALB
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-01
SFO - ALB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 13,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
SFO - ALB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
SFO - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2027-01-01
SFO - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $30.6
2026-11-27
SFO - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 16,500 Pts + $11.2
San Francisco to Albany flight facts
Distance
2,553 mi
4,108 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 Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights San Francisco - White Plains · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights San Francisco - New York · New York is 141 mi from Albany
Flights San Francisco - Boston · Boston is 145 mi from Albany
Flights San Francisco - Allentown · Allentown is 168 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Albany
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SFO - ALB
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SFO - ALB
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
SFO - ALB
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Albany.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Albany.
San Francisco and Albany are about 2,553 miles (4,108 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,553-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 Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). 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.
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