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$151+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Albany, NY (RIC - 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — ALB
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Albany

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:51 pm
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop9h 08m
JetBlue
Sat 9/56:00 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop6h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:55 am
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3011:15 am
ALB
-
RIC
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$311
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.
Wed 9/25:49 pm
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Tue 9/85:50 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop3h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$355
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.
Wed 8/195:49 pm
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Sun 8/236:35 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop3h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$361
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:30 am
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/2512:50 pm
ALB
-
RIC
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$366
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:06 pm
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop3h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$367
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/92:40 pm
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop9h 18m
JetBlue
Mon 10/126:45 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop6h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21$370
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.
Fri 9/116:00 am
RIC
-
ALB
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Mon 9/145:50 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$371
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 9/118:05 am
RIC
-
ALB
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 9/145:25 am
ALB
-
RIC
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$376

Find flight deals from Richmond to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$559
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Albany that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/1

1:51 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$279

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/11

8:05 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/14

3:10 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$366

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 8/25

12:50 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$366

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

Albany Intl

Thu 9/24

5:50 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$377

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/2

6:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/5

7:20 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$382

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/30

6:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Albany Intl

Sun 11/1

7:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop3h 25m

$392

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

7:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Albany Intl

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$407
Quickest round-trip

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/12

10:45 am-2:14 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Albany Intl

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$417

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/5

6:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 25m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/7

5:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$426

RichmondAlbany

RIC - ALB

RICALB

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/17

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/20

6:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$440

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Deals found on 7/21

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Albany

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albany, New York (average of $299). Flying from Richmond to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Albany, New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Richmond to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $368 and $654 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $279 on JetBlue (Sep 1-Sep 5).

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 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Richmond to Albany have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to Albany, New York?

    For as low as $377, JetBlue can have you in Albany, New York from Richmond in 5h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 407 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Albany, New York round-trip from $177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $196, and American Airlines, from $238. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Albany, New York for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $116. Delta flights start at $122 while deals on American Airlines start at $128 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Albany, New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Albany, New York (average of $299). Flying from Richmond to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $531). 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 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$177Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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