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$75 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. departing on 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$159
Overall average: $355
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Sat 12/6Sat 12/13
ALB - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$226
Typical prices: $296-$419
Southwest
Sat 12/13Wed 12/24
ALB - BWI • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
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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.

Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:12 pmALB-BWI
4h 52m1 stop
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5:00 am - 10:51 amBWI-ALB
5h 51m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 24
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:50 amALB-BWI
1h 30mnonstop
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6:35 am - 7:55 amBWI-ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$226Southwest
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:13 am - 12:13 amALB-BWI
14h 00m2 stops
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4:52 pm - 9:10 amBWI-ALB
16h 18m1 stop
$236Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:02 pmALB-IAD
6h 02m1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:57 amIAD-ALB
5h 47m1 stop
$239Delta
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:21 pmALB-BWI
4h 56m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:55 pmBWI-ALB
6h 55m1 stop
$239American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:41 amALB-DCA
5h 41m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 11:35 pmDCA-ALB
6h 05m1 stop
$242Delta
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 6:44 pmALB-DCA
1h 41mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 11:50 pmDCA-ALB
1h 35mnonstop
$243American Airlines
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Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 7:25 amALB-IAD
1h 45mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 11:38 pmIAD-ALB
1h 28mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 9:09 pmALB-IAD
1h 40mnonstop
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8:40 am - 10:07 amIAD-ALB
1h 27mnonstop
$254United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 5:05 pmALB-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 10:25 pmBWI-ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$255Southwest
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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.

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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 December.

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 absolute cheapest return flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. costs $224 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). However, over the past month, flights between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) were, on average, 6% 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., Friday 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 Tuesday, 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 $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $356 and $347 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 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines provides 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi by watching a short ad.

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United offers Priority Boarding to avoid overhead bin space issues, placing you in Zone 2.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from Albany to Reagan Washington National Airport

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 $73 for a one-way ticket and $159 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 $297 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 $309 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 $221 or less one-way and $333 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4236 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

10.0 ExcellentStacy, Oct 2025SMF - DEN
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Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

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

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

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