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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$200
Typical prices: $353-$240
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ALB - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$247
Typical prices: $419-$259
Southwest
Wed 5/6Wed 5/6
ALB - BWI • 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, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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10:52 am - 8:43 am
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BWI
21h 51m
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8:52 pm - 10:02 am
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ALB
13h 10m
1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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10:52 am - 8:43 am
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BWI
21h 51m
1 stop
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8:52 pm - 10:02 am
BWI
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ALB
13h 10m
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$204Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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10:52 am - 8:43 am
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BWI
21h 51m
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10:10 am - 10:02 am
BWI
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ALB
23h 52m
1 stop
$212Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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10:52 am - 5:07 pm
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BWI
30h 15m
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7:27 pm - 10:02 am
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ALB
14h 35m
1 stop
$213Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 7
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6:00 am - 7:38 am
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DCA
1h 38mnonstop
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10:01 am - 11:33 am
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ALB
1h 32mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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7:30 pm - 9:08 pm
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IAD
1h 38mnonstop
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10:24 pm - 11:59 pm
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ALB
1h 35mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:04 pm - 1:44 pm
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DCA
1h 40mnonstop
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6:42 am - 12:42 pm
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6h 00m
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$257American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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7:30 pm - 9:14 pm
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IAD
1h 44mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:47 pm
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1h 37mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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1:51 pm - 6:52 pm
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DCA
5h 01m
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8:29 am - 1:11 pm
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4h 42m
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$267Delta
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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5h 25m
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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 May.

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 $249 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% 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., Thursday 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 June, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $354 and $345 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.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Albany to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. was $88 for a one-way ticket and $200 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.?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 $317 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 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 $223 or less one-way and $386 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4335 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

6.0 GoodAnthony & Kathy, Mar 2026
PHX - TUL
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It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

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.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

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.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

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