ALB - WAS

$94 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 6/12. 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
$249
Typical prices: $619-$269
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/10Thu 8/13
ALB - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $413-$239
American Airlines
Thu 6/11Tue 6/16
ALB - DCA • Non-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.

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 12:15 pm
ALB
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BWI
16h 13m
1 stop
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1:10 pm - 7:12 pm
BWI
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ALB
30h 02m
1 stop
$249Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 16
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:15 pm
ALB
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DCA
1h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 2:19 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 26
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
$249United Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:36 am
ALB
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DCA
1h 36mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 11:42 pm
DCA
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ALB
1h 27mnonstop
$250American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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
Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 7:20 am
ALB
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 12:15 pm
BWI
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ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$267Southwest
Thu, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 16
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 10:15 am
ALB
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DCA
4h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:29 pm - 11:24 pm
DCA
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ALB
5h 55m
1 stop
$269Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 26
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5:19 pm - 8:40 am
ALB
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IAD
15h 21m
1 stop
Allegiant Air Logo
3:06 pm - 11:47 am
IAD
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ALB
20h 41m
2 stops
$278Allegiant Air
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 4:15 pm
ALB
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BWI
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 8:05 am
BWI
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ALB
1h 20mnonstop
$279Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 12
Delta Logo
2:26 pm - 6:59 pm
ALB
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DCA
4h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 11:07 pm
DCA
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ALB
3h 27m
1 stop
$284Delta
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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 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 $245 on the route between Albany (ALB) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 8% 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 January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $189 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.

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

 
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Washington, D.C. was $94 for a one-way ticket and $249 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 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.?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam 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 $330 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 $310 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 $230 or less one-way and $368 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 4295 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MCO - MDW
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

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!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

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

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.

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.

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.

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