Which airports can I use when flying from Albany to Buffalo?

Flights from Albany to Buffalo usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Buffalo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albany to Buffalo.

Which airports do connecting flights from Albany to Buffalo pass through?

One-stop flights from Albany to Buffalo most commonly connect through: • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 40% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 20% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 20% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 20% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Buffalo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Albany to Buffalo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $185. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Albany to Buffalo?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Albany to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 34m and 4h 57m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Buffalo?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Albany to Buffalo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $939. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Albany to Buffalo looking right now?

One-way fares from Albany to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albany to Buffalo?

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 56m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 4h 15m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?

Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Budget • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany to Buffalo?

Round-trip flights from Albany to Buffalo typically range from $366 to $623. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $247, on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Albany to Buffalo?

Delta ($247) and Southwest ($252) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Albany to Buffalo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Albany to Buffalo?

New York LaGuardia (LGA) is the most popular layover for the Albany to Buffalo route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LGA.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Albany to Buffalo?

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $366. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Albany to Buffalo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Philadelphia (PHL) had the shortest average connection time for Albany to Buffalo layovers at 2h 07m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

3:55 pm - 10:00 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

12:45 pm - 5:15 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

4h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$247Southwest

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3:55 pm - 10:00 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

9:10 am - 9:25 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

12h 15m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$252Southwest

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3:55 pm - 10:00 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:05 am - 9:45 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

13h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$258Southwest

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 11

5:02 pm - 11:13 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:21 pm - 11:05 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

4h 44m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$295Delta

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5:30 am - 12:00 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

6h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

10:15 am - 9:50 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

11h 35m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

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Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8

9:45 am - 8:55 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

11h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

9:10 am - 9:25 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

12h 15m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$322Southwest

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9

5:55 am - 3:15 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

9h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

8:05 am - 9:45 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

13h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$328Southwest

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

5:40 am - 9:18 amALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 38m1 stop New York LaGuardia

7:40 pm - 11:32 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

3h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$332Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

8:00 am - 3:48 pmALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

7h 48m2 stops Philadelphia Boston Logan Intl

6:36 pm - 11:27 pmBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

4h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$356American Airlines

Thu, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 21

5:30 am - 9:29 amALB Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo

3h 59m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:16 am - 11:39 amBUF Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl

5h 23m1 stop New York LaGuardia

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Buffalo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albany to Buffalo.
How long is a flight from Albany to Buffalo?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Albany to Buffalo. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 34m and 4h 57m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Buffalo?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Albany to Buffalo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $247 to $939. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Albany to Buffalo looking right now?
One-way fares from Albany to Buffalo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Buffalo Airport (BUF)?
Buffalo Airport (BUF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Albany to Buffalo?
Flights from Albany to Buffalo usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Buffalo (BUF).
Which airports do connecting flights from Albany to Buffalo pass through?
One-stop flights from Albany to Buffalo most commonly connect through:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 20% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Buffalo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Albany to Buffalo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $623, a difference of $185.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albany to Buffalo?
Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 3h 56m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 4h 15m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $438, about $185 less than Thursday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Buffalo Airport.

• Aloft Buffalo Airport
• Comfort Inn and Suites Buffalo Airport
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Buffalo Airport

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