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Cheap flights from Albany to Buffalo (ALB - BUF) from $216

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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$218

Round-trip from

$256
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Buffalo?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 40%.

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

April can be a great time to fly to Buffalo from Albany, New York with a flight ticket averaging about $605. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $218. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Buffalo (ALB - BUF)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Albany to Buffalo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Albany and Buffalo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found from Albany to Buffalo. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 5/215:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Tue 5/286:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/26$216
Sat 5/256:06 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sat 6/16:12 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/27$296
Sat 7/136:10 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Mon 7/156:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/26$386
Tue 4/3012:14 pmALB - BUF
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 5/76:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/25$432
Fri 7/195:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sun 7/215:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/26$436
Wed 5/15:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Fri 5/36:10 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$444
Wed 5/156:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Sun 5/196:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/26$516
Sat 7/67:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Sat 7/65:49 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/27$707

Cheap American Airlines flights from Albany to Buffalo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Albany and Buffalo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Albany to Buffalo. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/215:15 pmALB - BUF
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$381
Sat 5/2512:33 pmALB - BUF
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:23 amBUF - ALB
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$434
Tue 5/212:44 pmALB - BUF
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$449
Tue 4/305:16 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$462
Sat 6/295:14 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/293:53 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$506
Wed 5/152:44 pmALB - BUF
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/195:47 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$581
Sat 7/136:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/1510:40 amBUF - ALB
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$628
Tue 4/306:14 amALB - BUF
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$663
Wed 5/16:14 amALB - BUF
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/36:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$664

Cheap Albany to Buffalo flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Albany to Buffalo specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Albany to Buffalo in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 5/215:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Tue 5/286:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/26$216
Sat 5/256:06 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sat 6/16:12 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/27$296
Tue 5/215:15 pmALB - BUF
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$381
Tue 4/3012:14 pmALB - BUF
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 5/76:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/25$432
Sat 5/2512:33 pmALB - BUF
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:23 amBUF - ALB
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$434
Wed 5/15:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Fri 5/36:10 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$444
Tue 5/212:44 pmALB - BUF
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$449
Sun 4/288:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Mon 4/296:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/26$458
Tue 4/305:16 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/76:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$462

Albany to Buffalo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Albany and Buffalo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Albany to Buffalo in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 5/215:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Tue 5/286:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/26$216
Sat 5/256:06 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sat 6/16:12 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/27$296
Tue 5/215:15 pmALB - BUF
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$381
Sat 7/136:10 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Mon 7/156:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/26$386
Tue 4/3012:14 pmALB - BUF
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 5/76:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/25$432
Sat 5/2512:33 pmALB - BUF
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:23 amBUF - ALB
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$434
Fri 7/195:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sun 7/215:59 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/26$436
Wed 5/15:26 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Fri 5/36:10 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$444
Tue 5/212:44 pmALB - BUF
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:08 amBUF - ALB
2 stops5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$449

Find flights from Albany to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$216 - $514

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Price

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 5/21

1 stop4h 04m

Buffalo

Tue 5/28

1 stop4h 02m

$216

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 5/25

1 stop4h 53m

Buffalo

Sat 6/1

1 stop5h 00m

$296

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 5/21

1 stop7h 17m

Buffalo

Tue 5/28

2 stops5h 55m

$381

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop4h 53m

Buffalo

Mon 7/15

1 stop4h 10m

$386

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 4/30

1 stop6h 05m

Buffalo

Tue 5/7

1 stop4h 02m

$432

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 5/25

1 stop3h 30m

Buffalo

Sat 6/1

2 stops9h 36m

$434

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 5/21

2 stops8h 48m

Buffalo

Tue 5/28

2 stops5h 55m

$449

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 4/30

1 stop6h 16m

Buffalo

Tue 5/7

2 stops6h 00m

$462

Albany IntlBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 5/25

2 stops15h 28m

Buffalo

Sat 6/1

2 stops14h 28m

$514

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Deals found on 4/26

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Buffalo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albany to Buffalo. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Buffalo flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Buffalo by month

Plan your trip from Albany to Buffalo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Albany to Buffalo is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $397. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Albany, New York to Buffalo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$256

February

$266

March

$295

April

$282

May

$292

June

$332

July

$366

August

$298

September

$274

October

$261

November

$256

December

$277

Temperature and rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BUF

Temperature

24.8 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Albany to Buffalo to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Albany, New York to Buffalo for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Buffalo for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $216, but on average you can expect to pay $504.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Buffalo round-trip from $216. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $381, and United Airlines, from $514. Users have found that Delta is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does ALB to BUF mean?

    ALB stands for Albany Intl Airport, while BUF stands for Buffalo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Buffalo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Albany to Buffalo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Albany to Buffalo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Buffalo.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Buffalo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Albany to Buffalo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Albany to Buffalo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Albany to Buffalo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Albany, New York to Buffalo flight deals updated?

    The Albany, New York to Buffalo flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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Top airline flying from Albany to Buffalo

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