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Flights from Albany, NY to Washington, DC depart on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $159 (€128) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest flight covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 1h 31m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $159 (€128) |
Flights per day 33 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 31m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$237
Average price
$552
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Flights per day
52
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $552 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $237.
Of the 52 flights that leave Albany, NY for Washington, DC onMon, May 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 501 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA1783 · AA2855
AA1783 · AA1318
AA5043
AA5479
AA5433
UA4889
UA4970
UA4235
AA4791
AA5433Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $159.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$342 Average price | $140 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $140 (€113).
A bus is $253 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $342 (€276).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Washington, DC flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA489+ AA4256 | 11:57 AM Albany International Airport | 7h08 | 7:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4256 · AA3502 | 11:57 AM Albany International Airport | 6h03 | 6:00 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4256 · AA3504 | 11:57 AM Albany International Airport | 7h42 | 7:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5433 | 12:04 PM Albany International Airport | 1h40 | 1:44 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4697 · UA2281 · UA3535 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 8h50 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4697 · UA5603 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 6h59 | 7:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4697 · UA5615 · UA3678 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 8h55 | 9:05 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4697 · UA1502 · UA3577 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 9h05 | 9:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4697 · UA6049 · UA3404 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 9h11 | 9:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4697 · UA2133 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 6h55 | 7:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4697 · UA2437 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 7h18 | 7:28 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4697 · UA3465 · UA3404 | 12:10 PM Albany International Airport | 9h11 | 9:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4400 · AA4502 | 2:03 PM Albany International Airport | 10h03 | 12:06 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4400+ AA1637 | 2:03 PM Albany International Airport | 10h05 | 12:08 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4400+ AA3504 | 2:03 PM Albany International Airport | 5h36 | 7:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA3073 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 5h14 | 7:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA2855 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 7h55 | 10:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA3170 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 5h23 | 7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA1318 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 9h45 | 11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA3007 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 9h50 | 12:01 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1785 · AA2253 | 2:11 PM Albany International Airport | 9h48 | 11:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4942 | 2:38 PM Albany International Airport | 1h45 | 4:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5043 | 3:23 PM Albany International Airport | 1h44 | 5:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA237 · UA2160 | 4:55 PM Albany International Airport | 5h52 | 10:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1783 · AA1354 | 5:25 PM Albany International Airport | 4h50 | 10:15 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1783 · AA2855 | 5:25 PM Albany International Airport | 4h41 | 10:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1783 · AA1318 | 5:25 PM Albany International Airport | 6h31 | 11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1783 · AA2253 | 5:25 PM Albany International Airport | 6h34 | 11:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1783 · AA3007 | 5:25 PM Albany International Airport | 6h36 | 12:01 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5048 | 5:30 PM Albany International Airport | 1h45 | 7:15 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4235 | 7:30 PM Albany International Airport | 1h38 | 9:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
AA5479 | 5:24 AM Albany International Airport | 1h43 | 7:07 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2225 · UA1719 · UA4029 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h23 | 4:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2225 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 5h48 | 11:48 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA5756 · UA6190 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h06 | 4:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2225 · UA2389 · UA780 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2225 · UA1355 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 8h03 | 2:03 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA1470 · UA780 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4970 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2225 · UA307 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 5h58 | 11:58 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA442 · UA721 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h08 | 4:08 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1050 · AA1925 | 7:43 AM Albany International Airport | 6h58 | 2:41 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1050 · AA997 | 7:43 AM Albany International Airport | 6h16 | 1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1050+ AA5268 | 7:43 AM Albany International Airport | 7h08 | 2:51 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1239 · UA752 | 9:20 AM Albany International Airport | 6h18 | 3:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1239 · UA1492 · UA1403 | 9:20 AM Albany International Airport | 11h51 | 9:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1239 · UA6049 · UA3404 | 9:20 AM Albany International Airport | 12h01 | 9:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1239 · UA2128 | 9:20 AM Albany International Airport | 6h38 | 3:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1239 · UA2329 | 9:20 AM Albany International Airport | 8h08 | 5:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4889 | 9:50 AM Albany International Airport | 1h34 | 11:24 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Prestigious art museum housing a vast collection of European and American art.
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Charming neighborhood featuring historic architecture, high-end shops, and dining.
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