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$138+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Albany, NY (BUF - ALB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — ALB
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Albany

Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/286:25 am
BUF
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ALB
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 6/36:17 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop3h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 6/47:30 pm
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/131:00 pm
BUF
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ALB
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Fri 1/85:30 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/244:15 pm
BUF
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ALB
2 stops7h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 5/275:38 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/135:22 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Fri 1/812:11 pm
ALB
-
BUF
2 stops8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 5/135:30 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 5/265:38 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Thu 5/215:25 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:17 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop3h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/2812:40 pm
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Wed 6/312:20 pm
ALB
-
BUF
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/135:00 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 5/205:24 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$394

Find flight deals from Buffalo to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) 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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Delta)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Albany 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Albany that are best for you.

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Price

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BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Thu 5/28

6:25 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 28m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/3

6:17 am-10:12 am

1 stop3h 55m

$294

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 6/2

7:52 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Albany Intl

Wed 6/3

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$420

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 5/13

9:25 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Albany Intl

Tue 5/26

6:10 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$423

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 5/12

7:31 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$459

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 5/15

5:55 pm-12:48 am

1 stop6h 53m

Albany Intl

Tue 5/19

9:20 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$459

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 5/12

9:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$464

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Thu 5/14

5:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/18

11:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$478

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/25

2:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$498
Cheapest one-way

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 5/19

9:45 am-1:32 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$138

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 5/26

5:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

$138

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Deals found on 4/27

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Compare providers for flights from Buffalo to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Albany in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Buffalo-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 Buffalo-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Buffalo-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buffalo to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Buffalo to Albany, New York in 3h 55m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Buffalo to Albany, New York is about 250 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Albany?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo 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.

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