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$147+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — ALB
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$419
(Delta)

One-way from

$147
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$586
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:40 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Sun 11/166:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/28$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/125:20 amBUF - ALB
1 stop11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:20 amALB - BUF
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:40 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Sun 11/307:35 pmALB - BUF
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/127:30 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1412:59 pmALB - BUF
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/137:30 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1712:59 pmALB - BUF
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$479
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1312:45 pmBUF - ALB
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Fri 11/145:30 pmALB - BUF
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$491
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:05 amBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Fri 11/141:05 pmALB - BUF
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/1311:34 amBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/145:19 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 10/315:14 amBUF - ALB
1 stop11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/35:20 amALB - BUF
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$540

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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

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

1:59 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$257

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 3/3

3:56 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops7h 51m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$322

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 11/12

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Albany Intl

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$419

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 11/12

5:20 am-4:33 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Albany Intl

Sun 11/16

5:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$432

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 11/26

12:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Albany Intl

Sun 11/30

7:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 30m

$438

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Sat 11/15

7:12 pm-10:08 am

1 stop14h 56m

$147

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Sun 11/9

8:54 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$176

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 11/14

5:47 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$220

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 11/14

7:55 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$225

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Sun 11/9

11:34 am-2:53 pm

1 stop3h 19m

$279

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Albany, New York in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 5h 19m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines 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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