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$129+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Buffalo (ALB - BUF)

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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — BUF
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Buffalo

Cheapest flights from Albany to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/175:40 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Fri 12/196:12 amBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/10$557
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/175:11 pmALB - BUF
2 stops5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:24 amBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/265:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amBUF - ALB
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$598
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/125:05 amALB - BUF
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/1912:58 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$625
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/255:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:21 pmBUF - ALB
2 stops14h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$636
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/125:10 amALB - BUF
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Fri 12/195:30 amBUF - ALB
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$642
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:00 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:15 amBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$688
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1312:19 pmALB - BUF
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1512:43 pmBUF - ALB
1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$695

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eDreams
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eDreams
3 stars

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$243
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Buffalo 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Buffalo that are best for you.

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AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 21m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

5:16 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 25m

$243

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

4:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

12:25 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$257

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Thu 1/15

6:25 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Buffalo

Sat 1/17

5:16 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 25m

$259

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Wed 1/28

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

5:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$273

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

12:11 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

9:41 am-4:29 pm

2 stops6h 48m

$276

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Buffalo

Thu 1/29

5:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$278

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Wed 1/28

4:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Buffalo

Fri 1/30

10:37 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 23m

$292

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Mon 1/5

5:40 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 14m

Buffalo

Tue 1/6

10:37 am-2:02 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$312

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Thu 3/19

5:50 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 52m

Buffalo

Mon 3/23

10:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$327

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Wed 1/21

12:29 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$129

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Compare providers for flights from Albany to Buffalo

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 Albany to Buffalo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Albany, New York-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Buffalo 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 Albany, New York-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to BUF?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Buffalo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to Buffalo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Albany, New York to Buffalo will take you 4h 14m. Albany, New York and Buffalo are separated by a distance of 250 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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