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$89+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — ALB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$89
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$560
From Buffalo to Albany Intl
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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 July 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/77:34 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop3h 29mDelta
Wed 8/136:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/2$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 12/119:30 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:50 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/267:06 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/16:58 pmALB - BUF
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/77:00 amBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/136:00 amALB - BUF
2 stops10h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$547

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BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Thu 8/7

7:34 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$197

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Thu 12/11

9:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Albany Intl

Mon 1/5

5:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$242

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Sat 7/26

7:06 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 48m

Albany Intl

Fri 8/1

6:58 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$327

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$547

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Tue 9/2

10:04 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$89

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BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Fri 8/15

7:34 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$132

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 8/15

10:30 am-12:19 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$475

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 2, 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.

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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Buffalo to Albany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($197), Southwest ($242), and American Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Albany, New York. Delta is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Albany, New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $132 and United Airlines from $475 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Buffalo to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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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