Flights from San Francisco to Albany
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Philadelphia
- 9h 47m
- two tickets, via Philadelphia
- $933
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 2,554 mi (4,110 km)
fastest
Via Philadelphia
9h 47m
with the connection
San Francisco to Philadelphia
flight 5h 24m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Albany
flight 1h 23m
two ticketsfrom $933
Via Orlando
11h 8m
with the connection
San Francisco to Orlando
flight 5h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Albany: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Albany
flight 2h 50m
Via Las Vegas
11h 30m
with the connection
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 San Francisco to cities closest to Albany
San Francisco to New York
New York: 135 mi (217 km) from Albany, flight 5h 35m
from $145
San Francisco to Boston
Boston: 139 mi (223 km) from Albany, flight 5h 39m
from $175
San Francisco to Montreal
Montreal: 198 mi (318 km) from Albany, flight 5h 40m
from $223
San Francisco to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 200 mi (322 km) from Albany, flight 5h 24m
from $204
San Francisco to Buffalo
Buffalo: 260 mi (419 km) from Albany, flight 6h 25m
from $170
San Francisco to Toronto
Toronto: 292 mi (470 km) from Albany, flight 4h 59m
from $189
To Albany from cities closest to San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Albany?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Albany?
Via Philadelphia: 5h 24m to the connection, 1h 23m after it, about 9h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Albany with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Philadelphia from $933. 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 San Francisco and Albany?
Philadelphia (9h 47m total), Orlando (11h 8m total) and Las Vegas (11h 30m total).
How far is Albany from San Francisco?
2,554 mi (4,110 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.