How to get from Albany to San Diego: connecting flights, about 10h 20m total

Flights from Albany to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 10h 20m
two tickets, via Chicago: $314
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 2,441 mi (3,929 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

10h 20m

with the connection

Albany to Chicago flight 2h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to San Diego flight 4h 35m

two ticketsfrom $314

Via Philadelphia

10h 30m

with the connection

Albany to Philadelphia flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to San Diego flight 6h 5m

Via Las Vegas

11h 20m

with the connection

Albany to Las Vegas flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to San Diego flight 1h 15m

Via San Francisco

12h 45m

with the connection

Albany to San Francisco flight 8h 10m

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

San Francisco to San Diego flight 1h 35m

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Albany to cities closest to San Diego

Albany to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 5m Albany to San Francisco San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 8h 10m Albany to Chicago Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 45m from $269 Albany to Charlotte Charlotte: 2,077 mi (3,342 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 18m from $147 Albany to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 2,367 mi (3,810 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 25m

To San Diego from cities closest to Albany

Providence to San Diego Providence: 133 mi (214 km) from Albany, flight 7h 55m New York to San Diego New York: 135 mi (217 km) from Albany, flight 6h 18m from $164 Boston to San Diego Boston: 139 mi (223 km) from Albany, flight 6h 27m from $264 Montreal to San Diego Montreal: 198 mi (318 km) from Albany, flight 5h 58m Philadelphia to San Diego Philadelphia: 200 mi (322 km) from Albany, flight 6h 5m from $271 Buffalo to San Diego Buffalo: 260 mi (419 km) from Albany, flight 6h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albany to San Diego?

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 San Diego?

Via Chicago: 2h 45m to the connection, 4h 35m after it, about 10h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Albany to San Diego with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $314. 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 San Diego?

Chicago (10h 20m total), Philadelphia (10h 30m total), Las Vegas (11h 20m total) and San Francisco (12h 45m total).

How far is San Diego from Albany?

2,441 mi (3,929 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.