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$89+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Albany, NY (ALB)

WAS — ALB
Sep 21 — Sep 281
Mon 9/21
Mon 9/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl are usually found in December or January, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany

Wed 10/2112:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sat 10/247:15 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/19$177
Fri 9/259:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 9/285:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/18$207
Fri 10/167:00 am -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 10/195:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/18$237
Sat 10/36:26 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Sun 10/46:35 am -
1 stop3h 42m
Deal found 8/19$238
Thu 9/108:10 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 9/145:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 8/18$241
Fri 10/210:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Mon 10/57:04 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Deal found 8/21$241
Sat 9/53:04 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Tue 9/85:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/17$243
Wed 9/911:56 am -
1 stop4h 23m
Wed 9/165:15 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/22$245
Fri 10/2310:27 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Fri 10/305:27 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 8/18$247
Wed 10/1410:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Sat 10/176:03 am -
Nonstop1h 32m
Deal found 8/17$247
Wed 9/306:05 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Sat 10/311:55 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/19$248
Thu 9/1010:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Mon 9/147:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 8/18$248

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/7

6:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 11/10

12:50 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/28

7:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Albany Intl

Thu 10/29

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/12

8:30 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/19

8:30 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$177
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/21

7:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Albany Intl

Sat 10/24

12:55 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/8

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Albany Intl

Thu 9/10

5:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$207

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/25

9:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/28

5:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

BaltimoreAlbany

BWI Baltimore/Washington - ALB Albany Intl

BWIALB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/14

8:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/21

5:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$241

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ALB Albany Intl

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

10:25 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/14

7:35 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$247

Washington, D.C.Albany

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ALB Albany Intl

DCAALB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/3

9:40 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/5

1:15 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$253

Washington, D.C.Albany

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ALB Albany Intl

IADALB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/17

5:15 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

$253

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York (average of $324). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 WAS to ALB?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York

The most flights from WAS to ALB are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $300 and $510 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $177 on Southwest (Oct 21-Oct 24).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Washington, D.C. 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
4,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,112 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,988 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Albany from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Albany Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Albany Intl (ALB) is located 7.4 mi from the center of Albany. There are 10 flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York will take you 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 288 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Albany, New York, with prices starting at $199. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $236 round trip. American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Albany Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Albany Intl, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Albany Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York consider choosing CommutAir (70%), United Airlines (70%) or Lufthansa (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York? While on average our users pay $447, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $243. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Albany Intl), is priced around $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York (average of $324). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $524). 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 Washington, D.C. to Albany

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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