Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Sacramento and Albany, New York?

Chicago (ORD) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sacramento Intl to Albany Intl?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Sacramento Intl to Albany Intl

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $336.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

Flights connecting via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 7h 33m.

What airlines fly to Albany, New York?

Southwest, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Albany, New York from Sacramento according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Albany, New York. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Albany, New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Sacramento to Albany, New York?

Denver (DEN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 26m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport are updated daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Albany Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Albany Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Albany Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:57 pm - 11:43 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

9h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:11 am - 12:54 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$337American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

10:57 pm - 11:43 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

9h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:11 am - 12:54 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$337American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

11:50 pm - 11:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:15 pm - 1:05 amALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$337Southwest

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

5:37 pm - 8:58 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

12h 21m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:22 pm - 10:03 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$342Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

7:59 pm - 8:58 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

9h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:22 pm - 10:03 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$342Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 7

6:19 am - 9:19 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

12h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Philadelphia

1:09 pm - 8:18 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

10h 09m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$342American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 4

5:15 am - 3:45 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:15 pm - 1:05 amALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$353Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Oct 29

7:10 am - 5:20 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

7h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:35 am - 1:30 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$353Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

8:45 am - 9:33 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

9h 48m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:55 pm - 10:40 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

10:55 am - 11:30 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-ALB Albany Intl

9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:00 pmALB Albany Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$447United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

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Southwest flights from Sacramento to Albany, New York

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Southwest

Sep 28

SMF11:50 pmSacramento Intl

9h 25m

2 stops

ALB12:15 pmAlbany Intl

Oct 5

ALB7:15 pmAlbany Intl

8h 50m

1 stop

SMF1:05 amSacramento Intl

$383

Southwest

Oct 29

SMF7:50 pmSacramento Intl

9h 25m

2 stops

ALB8:15 amAlbany Intl

Nov 1

ALB7:25 amAlbany Intl

9h 05m

1 stop

SMF1:30 pmSacramento Intl

$407

Southwest

Oct 31

SMF3:45 pmSacramento Intl

14h 10m

2 stops

ALB8:55 amAlbany Intl

Nov 6

ALB5:30 amAlbany Intl

11h 00m

2 stops

SMF1:30 pmSacramento Intl

$410

United Airlines flights from Sacramento to Albany, New York

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United Airlines

Nov 10

SMF10:55 amSacramento Intl

9h 35m

1 stop

ALB11:30 pmAlbany Intl

Nov 11

ALB6:00 amAlbany Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

SMF12:00 pmSacramento Intl

$447

United Airlines

Nov 10

SMF10:17 amSacramento Intl

10h 13m

2 stops

ALB11:30 pmAlbany Intl

Nov 11

ALB6:00 amAlbany Intl

9h 00m

1 stop

SMF12:00 pmSacramento Intl

$452

United Airlines

Nov 10

SMF7:41 amSacramento Intl

12h 49m

2 stops

ALB11:30 pmAlbany Intl

Nov 11

ALB8:40 amAlbany Intl

14h 56m

2 stops

SMF8:36 pmSacramento Intl

$458

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

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Tue 10/20

10:57 pm-11:43 am

1 stop9h 46m

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Wed 11/4

7:11 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 43m

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10:57 pm-11:43 am

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7:11 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 43m

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

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11:50 pm-11:35 am

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7:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop8h 50m

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

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Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

5:37 pm-8:58 am

2 stops12h 21m

Albany Intl

Sat 11/7

2:22 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$342

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/21

7:59 pm-8:58 am

2 stops9h 59m

Albany Intl

Sat 11/7

2:22 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$342

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

6:19 am-9:19 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/4

1:09 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$342

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/29

5:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Albany Intl

Thu 10/29

7:15 pm-1:05 am

1 stop8h 50m

$353

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SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/31

7:10 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Albany Intl

Fri 11/6

8:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$353

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/31

8:45 am-9:33 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Albany Intl

Fri 11/6

4:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$358

SacramentoAlbany

SMF Sacramento Intl - ALB Albany Intl

SMFALB

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/10

10:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$447

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Albany, New York?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $502 to $616.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $337.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Albany, New York?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Albany, New York from Sacramento, with most prices found around $427. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Albany, New York from Sacramento during April instead. Flights to Albany, New York in April, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $448.

Can stopping save me money on Sacramento to Albany, New York flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sacramento to Albany, New York flight.

How have Sacramento to Albany, New York flight prices changed over time?

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Best Price Found	$169
Fastest flight time	7h 42m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Albany, New York from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $169. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Albany, New York found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $337.

The fastest flight from Sacramento to Albany, New York takes 7h 42m

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Albany, New York. There are no popular flight routes from Sacramento to Albany, New York.

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How far is Sacramento Intl to Albany Intl by plane?
Albany Intl is 2484.7 mi away from Sacramento Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 7h 42m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Albany Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Albany Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Albany Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Albany Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Sacramento to Albany, New York?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Sacramento to Albany, New York is Southwest (56% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (34%) and Delta (10%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,554 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $398	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,161 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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