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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Albany:

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 11:17 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Albany:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Albany takes 2h 17m, covering 851 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Albany range from $405 to $588, with an average of $483 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $483 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $507 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Albany flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $167 to $918. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to Albany flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $80 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Atlanta to Albany usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Albany most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Atlanta to Albany. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $449 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $587, a difference of $138.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Albany.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 4h 30m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 35m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany Farmers Market and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Albany flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

ATL has a USO lounge that is located on the third floor of the airport atrium. It offers free access to active members of the U.S. military and their families. The lounge offers facilities such as comfortable couches, snacks, drinks, and a screen.

If you wish to have a moment of prayer before your flight at ATL, you would be delighted to learn that there are an interfaith chapel and prayer rooms inside the airport. They are located at the airport Atriums in both the airside and landside sections and behind the Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit.

If you have heavy bags with you and need a hand moving them from one place in the airport to another, there are baggage trolleys to help you with that. The trolleys can be found in the Baggage Claim Area of the airport.

Suppose you get to the airport too late in the night and are exhausted. While there are no onsite hotels in the airport, there are nearby hotels that you can check into. They include the Hilton Garden Inn Albany, Try by Hilton Albany, and Baymont by Wyndham Latham Albany Airport hotels. All these hotels offer free shuttle transportation from the airport.