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Cheapest round-trip
$192
Typical prices: $267-$382
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/14Sat 9/12
ALB - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$223
Typical prices: $249-$304
American Airlines
Thu 8/20Thu 8/27
ALB - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. (ALB-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Washington, D.C.

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:22 pm - 2:02 pm
ALB
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IAD
16h 40m
1 stop
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6:46 pm - 10:25 am
IAD
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ALB
15h 39m
1 stop
$192Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
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9:22 pm - 2:02 pm
ALB
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IAD
16h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:09 pm - 12:25 pm
IAD
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ALB
18h 16m
1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 8:30 pm
ALB
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DCA
1h 49mnonstop
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12:59 pm - 2:23 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 24mnonstop
$223American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 12:10 pm
ALB
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BWI
16h 08m
1 stop
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1:20 pm - 12:25 pm
BWI
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ALB
23h 05m
1 stop
$226Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
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8:02 pm - 12:10 pm
ALB
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BWI
16h 08m
1 stop
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1:05 pm - 7:12 pm
BWI
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ALB
30h 07m
1 stop
$227Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 10:30 pm
ALB
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DCA
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:35 am
DCA
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ALB
5h 30m
1 stop
$244Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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4:44 pm - 11:59 pm
ALB
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DCA
7h 15m
1 stop
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12:59 pm - 2:23 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 24mnonstop
$245American Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 4:29 pm
ALB
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IAD
1h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 11:47 pm
IAD
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ALB
1h 37mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 6:45 am
ALB
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 9:30 am
BWI
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ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$249Southwest
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 am
ALB
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IAD
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 11:47 pm
IAD
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ALB
1h 37mnonstop
$258United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albany, New York to Washington, D.C. departing in August.

What is the cheapest Albany to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. costs $259 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 12% cheaper than other Albany-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Albany (ALB) and Baltimore (BWI).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Albany to Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Albany, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $98 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $234 and $189 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $312 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Albany to Washington, D.C.

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. was $106 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Washington, D.C.?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Albany Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albany to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albany to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $346 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Albany with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Albany to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $407 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Albany to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Albany Intl to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Albany Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Albany Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albany to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albany to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

Although the flight was delayed, but the crew was amazing. They did the best they could to make the time enjoyable.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

My seat bottom felt like the pad was missing and there was a hard lump. The crew were all amazing. Funny, responsive, respectful. The captain and first officer shared comments were understandable. My son was delighted by the addition of brownie brittle with the normal Southwest snack mix.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

American always delays flight so it stressful getting the next connection

8 hour delay and cancellation. Lost baggage no food vouchers no refund no help. Never flying AA again.

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