Journey information
Overview: Washington, DC to Albany, NY flight
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€85) |
Flights per day 19 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
Cheapest month to travel August |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:40 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Washington, DC to Albany, NY start from as low as $104 (€85) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $303 (€247) depending on the train type and class.
The cheapest and fastest flights from Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Cheapest price
$384
Average price
$900
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Albany, NY will cost around $900 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $384.
Of the 57 flights that leave Washington, DC for Albany, NY onFri, Nov 07, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct flights cover the 501 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the longest flights will take 1 h 36 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.
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AA2316 · AA1078
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 €40, and a flight costs an average of €85.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€247 Average price | €125 Average price | €76 Average price Cheapest |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Albany, NY flight times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Albany, NY flights for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA3496 · UA3713 | 12:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h40 | 7:10 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4070 · UA1485 · UA3714 | 1:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h05 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2336 · UA1616 · UA2147 | 1:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 13h09 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6137 · UA4749 · UA3714 | 1:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h02 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2336 · UA3630 · UA3714 | 1:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h02 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1775 · UA3713 | 1:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2668 · UA3713 | 1:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h40 | 7:10 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA3714 | 1:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h57 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3561 · UA2421 · UA2147 | 1:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h59 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3561 · UA3668 · UA3714 | 1:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h52 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4812 | 1:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h27 | 3:07 PM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA641 · UA1732 · UA2147 | 2:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h34 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5215+ AA1857 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h24 | 9:36 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5215+ AA1078 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 13h37 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5433 | 3:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h40 | 4:52 PM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2201 · UA3714 | 3:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h57 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA455 · UA3714 | 3:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h31 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA455 · UA2147 | 3:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h38 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2719 · AA1078 | 4:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h59 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2719 · AA1857 | 4:50 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h46 | 9:36 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4515+ AA3679 | 4:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 12h02 | 4:58 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4678+ AA3679 | 4:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h33 | 10:29 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2227 · UA3714 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h27 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4317 | 5:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h31 | 7:06 PM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA773 · UA3465 · UA2147 | 5:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h54 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2331 · UA2147 | 5:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h54 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3543 · UA2454 · UA2147 | 5:45 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h49 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1709 · UA1301 · UA2147 | 5:51 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h43 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1858 · UA3473 · UA2147 | 6:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h34 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2316 · AA1078 | 6:53 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h56 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2149 · AA1078 | 6:58 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h51 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5648 | 7:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h34 | 9:33 PM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1888 · UA2147 | 8:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h04 | 2:34 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5447+ AA1078 | 9:34 PM Dulles International Airport | 6h15 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4926 | 10:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h37 | 11:52 PM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1464 · AA1078 | 10:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h03 | 3:49 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
AA4041 · AA4256 | 12:13 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 16h06 | 4:19 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5065 | 3:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h35 | 4:50 AM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4321 | 3:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h28 | 4:43 AM Albany International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2224 · AA1857 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 11h43 | 10:43 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2224 · AA2663 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h46 | 5:46 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3999 · AA3684 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 9h10 | 8:10 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3684 · AA4256 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h19 | 4:19 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4678+ AA3684 | 11:00 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 11h29 | 10:29 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1403 · AA2384 | 11:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 16h46 | 3:48 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2617 · AA2384 | 11:04 AM Dulles International Airport | 16h44 | 3:48 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1316 · UA3714 | 11:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 11h12 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1316 · UA3627 | 11:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h51 | 5:06 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA708 · UA3714 | 11:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h57 | 10:27 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA708 · UA3627 | 11:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h36 | 5:06 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA3627 | 11:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h36 | 5:06 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1588 · AA1078 | 12:19 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 14h13 | 2:32 AM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1588 · AA1857 | 12:19 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h24 | 10:43 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1588 · AA2663 | 12:19 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h27 | 5:46 PM Albany International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Albany, NY Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Albany, NY by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albany, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Albany Tulip Festival, a vibrant celebration of spring featuring thousands of blooming tulips, live music, and local artisans
- Albany's Empire State Plaza Summer Concert Series, a series of free outdoor concerts showcasing diverse musical acts in a stunning urban setting
- Capital District Pride Parade, an annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with a colorful procession through the heart of Albany.
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and local events celebrating the end of summer
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with a charming autumn atmosphere.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Washington, DC to Albany, NY
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including Hudson News and Duty-Free Americas.
- Parking available in garages A, B, and C, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal A; contact airport police for assistance.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise.
- Washington Metro, Yellow/Blue Line, Rold Reagan Washington tiol Airport Station, 5 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all concourses, main shops include Duty-Free, Hudson News, and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available in the terminal Parking Garage, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges; access typically requires lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; contact via phone or email.
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.
- Silver Line Metro, Dulles Intertiol Airport Station, 26 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in the terminal, including Hudson News and gift shops.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Restaurants located in the main terminal, including fast food and sit-down options like Dunkin' and Silks Saratoga Bistro
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as the Hilton Garden Inn within walking distance.
- No showers available.
- Lounge available, the Observation Deck Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal, contact airport security.
- Car rental services available on-site, including Hertz and Avis
- Bus line 117, Albany Intertiol Airport stop, 9 miles
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