Albany to San Francisco (ALB–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 7h 36m AMDLEJA AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco flights
MDW Chicago 7h 36m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco flights
DEN Denver 7h 42m UAWN ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
BNA Nashville 7h 52m G4WN NZUAVA Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 57m WN NHNZUA Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco flights
ORD Chicago 8h 17m AAACAS AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco flights
IAD Dulles 8h 19m SNUA AZCAET Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 20m AA AACACZ Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco flights
DCA Washington 8h 31m AAAS ASFJNZ Washington (DCA) to San Francisco flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 32m AFAMDL AFAMCA Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albany to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ALB and SFO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,230
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
Return
SFO → ALB
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Albany

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric ALB→SFO BDL→SFO SWF→SFO
Distance from ALB 80 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

ALB–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to San Francisco route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to SFO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Albany.
Yes, return flights from SFO to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, SWF and LEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Newburgh (SWF) and Lebanon (LEB).