How to get from Albany to Los Angeles: connecting flights, about 10h 26m total

Flights from Albany to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 10h 26m
two tickets, via Charlotte: $271
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 2,453 mi (3,947 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

10h 26m

with the connection

Albany to Chicago flight 2h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Los Angeles flight 4h 41m

two ticketsfrom $288

Via Philadelphia

10h 30m

with the connection

Albany to Philadelphia flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight 6h 5m

Via Charlotte

10h 43m

with the connection

Albany to Charlotte flight 2h 18m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Los Angeles flight 5h 25m

two ticketsfrom $271

Via Las Vegas

11h 15m

with the connection

Albany to Las Vegas flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Los Angeles flight 1h 10m

Via San Francisco

12h 33m

with the connection

Albany to San Francisco flight 8h 10m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Los Angeles: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Los Angeles flight 1h 23m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan

+19° +7° +15° 6 days

Feb

+20° +8° +15° 5 days

Mar

+20° +9° +14° 8 days

Apr

+24° +11° +15° 2 days

May

+25° +13° +17° 1 days

Jun

+28° +15° +19° 1 days

Jul

+31° +17° +20° 0 days

Aug

+32° +18° +21° 1 days

Sep

+31° +18° +21° 2 days

Oct

+28° +14° +19° 2 days

Nov

+23° +10° +17° 3 days

Dec

+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Albany to cities closest to Los Angeles

Albany to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 229 mi (368 km) from Los Angeles, flight 7h 5m Albany to San Francisco San Francisco: 347 mi (559 km) from Los Angeles, flight 8h 10m Albany to Chicago Chicago: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 45m from $269 Albany to Charlotte Charlotte: 2,115 mi (3,404 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 18m from $147 Albany to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 2,389 mi (3,844 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 25m

To Los Angeles from cities closest to Albany

Hartford to Los Angeles Hartford: 74 mi (119 km) from Albany, flight 8h 30m Manchester to Los Angeles Manchester: 119 mi (192 km) from Albany, flight 8h 35m Islip to Los Angeles Islip: 133 mi (214 km) from Albany, flight 13h 30m New York to Los Angeles New York: 135 mi (217 km) from Albany, flight 6h 22m from $144 Boston to Los Angeles Boston: 139 mi (223 km) from Albany, flight 6h 37m from $170 Portland to Los Angeles Portland: 187 mi (301 km) from Albany, flight 8h 39m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albany to Los Angeles?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.

What is the fastest way to fly from Albany to Los Angeles?

Via Chicago: 2h 45m to the connection, 4h 41m after it, about 10h 26m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Albany to Los Angeles with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Charlotte from $271. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Albany and Los Angeles?

Chicago (10h 26m total), Philadelphia (10h 30m total), Charlotte (10h 43m total), Las Vegas (11h 15m total) and San Francisco (12h 33m total).

How far is Los Angeles from Albany?

2,453 mi (3,947 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.