Albany

$89+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany, NY (ALB)

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WAS — ALB
may. 17 — may. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl are usually found in March or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany (ALB). 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 mayo 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Albany Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany Intl.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/305:07 amBWI - ALB
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/305:34 pmALB - BWI
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/312:30 pmBWI - ALB
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
vie. 6/63:30 pmALB - BWI
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/1310:12 pmDCA - ALB
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
dom. 6/225:29 amALB - DCA
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/48:40 amIAD - ALB
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/47:40 pmALB - IAD
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/511:54 amBWI - ALB
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/96:45 pmALB - BWI
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/107:40 pmDCA - ALB
1 stop3h 26mDelta
mié. 6/115:45 amALB - DCA
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/11$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/41:00 pmIAD - ALB
2 stops9h 54mDelta
sáb. 6/76:18 pmALB - IAD
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/12$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/85:39 pmIAD - ALB
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/126:11 amALB - IAD
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/266:00 amDCA - ALB
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
dom. 9/286:00 amALB - DCA
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/2211:12 amIAD - ALB
1 stop23h 27mAllegiant Air
jue. 6/269:40 amALB - IAD
2 stops28h 43mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/511:52 amIAD - ALB
1 stop22h 47mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/81:03 pmALB - IAD
3 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$345
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/58:20 amDCA - ALB
1 stop7h 44mJetBlue
dom. 6/86:00 amALB - DCA
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$453

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI - ALB

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 9/30

5:07 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 42m

Albany Intl

mar. 9/30

5:34 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 40m

$187

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI - ALB

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 6/3

12:30 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Albany Intl

vie. 6/6

3:30 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$193

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD - ALB

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/4

8:40 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Albany Intl

mié. 6/4

7:40 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$209

Washington, D.C.Albany

DCA - ALB

DCAALB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 6/13

10:12 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Albany Intl

dom. 6/22

5:29 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$209

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI - ALB

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 6/5

11:54 am-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Albany Intl

lun. 6/9

6:45 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$230

Washington, D.C.Albany

DCA - ALB

DCAALB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 6/10

7:40 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Albany Intl

mié. 6/11

5:45 am-3:22 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$234

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD - ALB

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/4

1:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Albany Intl

sáb. 6/7

6:18 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$234

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD - ALB

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 7/8

5:39 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Albany Intl

sáb. 7/12

6:11 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 26m

$251

Washington, D.C.Albany

DCA - ALB

DCAALB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 9/26

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Albany Intl

dom. 9/28

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$263

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD - ALB

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 6/22

11:12 am-10:39 am

1 stop23h 27m

Albany Intl

jue. 6/26

9:40 am-2:23 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$292

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Albany in May.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Price data was last updated on May 11, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated mayo 12, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to ALB are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. 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 Albany. Reviews last updated mayo 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Qatar Airways from Washington, D.C. to Albany have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Albany from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Albany Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Albany Intl (ALB) is located 7.4 mi from the center of Albany. There are 10 flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $193. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $208 and $209, respectively. Southwest is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $90 and $90 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York consider choosing CommutAir (82%), United Airlines (82%) or Lufthansa (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York? While on average our users pay $271, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Albany Intl), is priced around $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated mayo 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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