Cheap flights from Albany (ALB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ALB — WAS
sep. 25 — oct. 21

The best prices from Albany Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in April or May, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Albany (ALB) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

All the information you need to plan the best ALB to WAS flight in 2023: compare Albany to Washington, D.C. flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Washington, D.C..

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$142
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From Albany Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Albany Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

ALB - WAS

Price

$237 - $375

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

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

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 108% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 40% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $359.

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

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Albany, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $342 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $226. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. (ALB - WAS)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Albany to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.

Cheap Delta flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

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Cheap Albany to Washington, D.C. flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for ALB to WAS flights for September, October
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Albany to Washington, D.C. 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from Albany found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from Albany

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Late deals on return flights to Washington, D.C. from Albany, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from Albany

The cheapest one-way flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.
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Albany IntlBaltimore/Washington

ALB - BWI

ALBBWI

Albany Intl

mar. 10/24

1 stop6h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 11/8

1 stop4h 39m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ALB - DCA

ALBDCA

Albany Intl

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 10/28

Nonstop1h 37m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ALB - DCA

ALBDCA

Albany Intl

mié. 10/25

1 stop4h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 11/8

Nonstop1h 35m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ALB - IAD

ALBIAD

Albany Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop3h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/24

Nonstop1h 31m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ALB - DCA

ALBDCA

Albany Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 10/24

1 stop4h 55m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ALB - IAD

ALBIAD

Albany Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop3h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/24

1 stop4h 16m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ALB - DCA

ALBDCA

Albany Intl

mar. 10/24

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 11/9

1 stop5h 44m

Albany IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ALB - DCA

ALBDCA

Albany Intl

jue. 10/19

1 stop8h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 10/20

1 stop10h 33m

Albany IntlBaltimore/Washington

ALB - BWI

ALBBWI

Albany Intl

vie. 10/13

2 stops26h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 10/15

1 stop13h 44m

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Deals found on 9/18

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines from Albany to Washington, D.C.. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

WestJet
7.2
Good
916 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Albany to Washington, D.C. flights.

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

Most people fly from Albany Intl (ALB) if they book a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C.. On average, Albany Intl has 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 airlines. Albany Intl is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Albany’s city center.

Can I find flights from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $144, but on average you can expect to pay $182.

Are there nonstop flights from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. is less than $225.

Are there last-minute flights available from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

American Airlines, at $144, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. one-way?

$79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $109, respectively.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C.?

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

Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Albany, New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: CommutAir (86%), United Airlines (86%), Lufthansa( 83%).

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,101, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. The most popular route (Albany Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $177.

What does ALB to IAD mean?

This is defined as Albany Intl Airport (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). Codes like Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Top 3 airlines flying from Albany to Washington, D.C.

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Albany to Washington, D.C. choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$179Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Albany to Washington, D.C.

See what time of day planes typically take off from Albany to Washington, D.C.
22%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
31%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
47%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

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

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Albany to Washington, D.C.
Sunday8daily flights
Monday9daily flights
Tuesday9daily flights
Wednesday9daily flights
Thursday9daily flights
Friday9daily flights
Saturday7daily flights
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