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$88 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 4/23. 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
$204
Overall average: $333
American Airlines
Fri 3/13Wed 3/18
ALB - DCA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $165-$220
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/23
ALB - BWI • 1 stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
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.

Fri, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:43 am
ALB
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DCA
1h 43mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 4:35 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 36mnonstop
$204American Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 22
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:36 am
ALB
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IAD
1h 46mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 10:10 am
IAD
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ALB
1h 35mnonstop
$204United Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 10:01 am
ALB
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DCA
4h 11m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:29 am - 1:11 pm
DCA
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ALB
4h 42m
1 stop
$209Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
2:12 pm - 10:51 pm
ALB
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DCA
8h 39m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:40 pm - 11:00 pm
DCA
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ALB
5h 20m
1 stop
$214Delta
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 6:55 pm
ALB
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DCA
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 3:40 pm
DCA
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ALB
7h 45m
1 stop
$215Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 6:20 pm
ALB
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DCA
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:15 pm
DCA
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ALB
8h 10m
1 stop
$218Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 6:45 pm
ALB
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DCA
1h 38mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:03 pm - 4:35 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 32mnonstop
$219American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
United Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 9:10 pm
ALB
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IAD
1h 46mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 7:01 pm
IAD
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ALB
1h 37mnonstop
$219United Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 8:28 am
ALB
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BWI
21h 36m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:52 pm - 10:02 am
BWI
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ALB
13h 10m
1 stop
$221Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
United Airlines Logo
2:41 pm - 4:22 pm
ALB
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IAD
1h 41mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 2:06 pm
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ALB
1h 31mnonstop
$221United Airlines
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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 March.

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 $242 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% 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 Sunday, 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 February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $354 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 43% 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 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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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 $204 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 $278 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 $280 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 $205 or less one-way and $357 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 4301 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
BWI - PBI
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It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

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.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

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

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

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.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

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.

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