Cheap Flights from ALB to SJC: When to Fly from Albany to San Jose

 

The cheapest times to fly from ALB to SJC are

• January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 23rd to May 13th
• August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ALB to SJC is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $939 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $332 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to San Jose

Flying from Albany, NY (ALB) to San Jose, CA (SJC) will usually cost between $348 to $762 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $384. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $680. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $297 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $462 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ALB to SJC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ALB to SJC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ALB to SJC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Albany. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SJC, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ALB. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $232 (37%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $401. Return trip prices are from the SJC to ALB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ALB to SJC can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 33 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ALB to SJC while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ALB to SJC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Albany International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2537 miles or 4083 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ALB to SJC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ALB to SJC flight is about 5 hour 33 minutes.

How many flights go between Albany, NY and San Jose, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 69 available flights from ALB to SJC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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