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$244+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — BUF
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Buffalo (BUF). 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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$244
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$491
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Tue 2/174:27 pm
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 2/188:55 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/265:28 pm
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 3/511:18 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Wed 9/28:35 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Wed 9/912:00 pm
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/12$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/175:15 am
ALB
-
BUF
2 stops13h 25m
Southwest
Wed 2/185:50 am
BUF
-
ALB
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/12$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Sat 2/77:25 pm
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop24h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 2/109:55 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/11$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/265:30 am
ALB
-
BUF
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Tue 1/276:03 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Mon 1/265:30 am
ALB
-
BUF
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Tue 1/275:50 am
BUF
-
ALB
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/11$444

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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

Tue 2/17

4:27 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

8:55 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$257

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Thu 2/26

5:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Buffalo

Thu 3/5

11:18 am-3:08 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$288

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 2/17

5:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Buffalo

Wed 2/18

5:50 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$353

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 2/7

7:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Buffalo

Tue 2/10

9:55 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$397

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Mon 1/26

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

Buffalo

Tue 1/27

6:03 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 46m

$439

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Tue 1/27

11:27 am-3:34 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Buffalo

Sat 1/31

7:07 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$439

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Mon 1/26

5:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Buffalo

Tue 1/27

5:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$444

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

5:07 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$244

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

10:55 am-12:44 pm

3 stops25h 49m

$262

AlbanyBuffalo

ALB - BUF

ALBBUF

Albany Intl

Sat 1/24

5:50 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$284

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Deals found on 1/11

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 January.
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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Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Albany, New York to Buffalo will take you 7h 11m. 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?

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