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

Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in just under 4h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 08m. The distance from Minneapolis to Albany, New York is about 975 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Southwest ($262), United Airlines ($270), and American Airlines ($273) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Albany, New York. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

Before booking your flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York check out the most popular airlines for this route: Southwest, American Airlines or United Airlines.

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

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Average price	$636

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.

Wed 12/33:22 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/65:05 pmALB - MSP

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$317

Wed 12/313:25 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Sat 1/35:10 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 11/19

$370

Thu 12/184:45 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Sun 12/215:10 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 11/20

$374

Sat 12/63:22 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/95:50 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$387

Sun 12/285:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Fri 1/26:55 amALB - MSP

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 11/18

$437

Best flights from Minneapolis to Albany
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Minneapolis to Albany that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

Wed 1/76:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Thu 1/85:40 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$289

Wed 12/33:22 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/65:05 pmALB - MSP

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$317

Thu 1/16:37 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/109:00 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$339

Sun 1/45:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Wed 1/75:30 amALB - MSP

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 11/20

$377

Sun 1/187:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop6h 02mDelta

Sat 1/246:50 amALB - MSP

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$315

Sun 1/186:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/242:40 pmALB - MSP

2 stops8h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$320

Wed 1/71:05 pmMSP - ALB

2 stops9h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/84:20 pmALB - MSP

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$364

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Wed 12/33:22 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/65:05 pmALB - MSP

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$317

Sat 12/63:22 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/95:50 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$387

Thu 12/184:45 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Sun 12/215:10 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 11/20

$374

Sun 12/285:00 amMSP - ALB

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Fri 1/26:55 amALB - MSP

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 11/18

$437

Wed 12/313:25 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Sat 1/35:10 amALB - MSP

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 11/19

$370

One-way flights from Minneapolis to Albany
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Fri 12/58:18 amMSP - ALB

1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$130

Tue 12/235:52 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$194

Thu 3/197:55 amMSP - ALB

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 11/19

$199

Fri 11/287:18 amMSP - ALB

2 stops34h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$214

Fri 3/207:55 amMSP - ALB

2 stops8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 11/20

$219

Fri 12/58:55 amMSP - ALB

1 stop7h 56mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$234

Fri 12/53:22 pmMSP - ALB

2 stops7h 21mUnited Airlines

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$274

Tue 12/24:30 pmMSP - ALB

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$297

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MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Albany Intl

Thu 1/8

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

$289

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

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Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

7:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

6:50 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$315

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/3

3:22 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/6

5:05 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$317

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

2:40 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$320

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/1

6:37 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 18m

Albany Intl

Sat 1/10

9:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$339

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/7

1:05 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Albany Intl

Thu 1/8

4:20 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$364

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/4

5:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$377

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/5

8:18 am-3:03 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$130

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/20

3:50 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$194

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 3/19

6:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

$194

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 MSP to ALB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Minneapolis to Albany, New York at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis to Albany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

7.9

Good

8,002 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?
Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in just under 4h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 08m. The distance from Minneapolis to Albany, New York is about 975 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York round-trip?
According to our current data, Southwest ($262), United Airlines ($270), and American Airlines ($273) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Albany, New York. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Albany, New York?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$262	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$273	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

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