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$119+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — ALB
Oct 18 — Oct 251
Sat 10/18
Sat 10/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

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Average price

$406
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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 September 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/167:30 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Wed 10/226:08 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/16$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/110:45 amBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/86:01 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/164:15 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 10/225:30 amALB - BUF
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/106:32 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/216:05 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/147:30 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Thu 10/165:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/17$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 11/105:45 amBUF - ALB
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Fri 11/217:35 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/16:15 amBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Sun 10/56:24 amALB - BUF
1 stop3h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/16$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 10/146:00 amBUF - ALB
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Thu 10/165:30 amALB - BUF
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/27:34 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Mon 10/65:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/17$459

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Buffalo to Albany that are best for you.

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BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Thu 10/16

7:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Albany Intl

Wed 10/22

6:08 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$247

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

$257

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Thu 10/16

4:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 10/22

5:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$263

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 10/14

7:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Albany Intl

Thu 10/16

5:45 am-9:28 am

1 stop3h 43m

$302

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Albany Intl

Fri 11/21

7:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$313

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 3/3

6:08 am-11:48 am

2 stops5h 40m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

5:52 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 50m

$322

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 10/15

7:30 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$119

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Sun 11/16

5:47 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$164

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Sun 11/16

5:45 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$174

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Mon 11/17

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$200

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

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo 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 September 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Albany, New York in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 46m. Fly via Delta 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York (average of $365). Flying from Buffalo to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $431). 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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