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$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, NY (DTW - 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — ALB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Albany

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 9/192:50 pm
DTW
-
ALB
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Sat 9/263:20 pm
ALB
-
DTW
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/202:42 pm
DTW
-
ALB
Nonstop1h 42m
Delta
Sun 8/236:00 am
ALB
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/185:35 am
DTW
-
ALB
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/253:05 pm
ALB
-
DTW
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/37:18 am
DTW
-
ALB
Nonstop1h 42m
Delta
Sun 9/66:00 am
ALB
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/172:40 pm
DTW
-
ALB
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/315:25 am
ALB
-
DTW
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/162:45 pm
DTW
-
ALB
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sat 10/1711:55 am
ALB
-
DTW
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/34:08 pm
DTW
-
ALB
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 9/105:15 am
ALB
-
DTW
1 stop3h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$318

Find flight deals from Detroit to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$468

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

7:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/26

8:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$285

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/19

5:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/26

3:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$285

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

8:45 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Albany Intl

Thu 8/27

5:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$285

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/26

5:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$295
Quickest round-trip

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

9:55 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$299

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

7:18 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$309

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/15

9:55 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/19

7:07 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 46m

$309

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/7

9:55 pm-11:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Albany Intl

Wed 10/14

7:07 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 46m

$309

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

10:35 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/26

5:00 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$319
Cheapest one-way

DetroitAlbany

DTW - ALB

DTWALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/22

5:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 25m

$143

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Albany in July.
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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Detroit to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York (average of $369). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 DTW to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 24, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $369 and $554 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $285 on Southwest (Sep 19-Sep 26).

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 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Albany?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Albany Intl if you want to fly from Detroit to Albany. At least 1 airline has flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Albany Intl (ALB) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to Albany from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to ALB to be around 1h 33m.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York in 1h 42m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York is about 487 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $299 on this airline. This flight start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (86%), Delta (83%) or Endeavor Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

    On average you can expect to pay $458 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York. The cheapest flight overall is $218 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Albany Intl) is currently priced at $290.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York (average of $369). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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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