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Cheapest round-trip
$245
Typical prices: $302-$328
American Airlines
Fri 11/9Sat 11/17
BUF - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$148
Typical prices: $173-$178
Southwest
Sun 11/25
BUF - ALB • 1 stop
Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $328 (round-trip)
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Shortest trip • 3h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Albany (BUF-ALB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Albany

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:38 amBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
3h 38m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 11:35 amALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$245American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:13 am - 10:21 amBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:05 amALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$295American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:38 amBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
3h 38m1 stop Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 11:59 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$325American Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:52 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
7h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$335United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 12:00 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
5h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:58 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$377Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 5:27 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
7h 07m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 11:40 amALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
6h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$382American Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 3
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 2:09 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
4h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:15 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$385United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 10:21 amBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
5h 08m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 11:59 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$402American Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 11:45 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
7h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 6:10 pmALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$407Southwest
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:54 pmBUF  Buffalo-ALB Albany Intl
7h 54m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Philadelphia
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:05 amALB  Albany Intl-BUF Buffalo
5h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$411American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Albany flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Albany?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Albany typically range from $302 to $328. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $245, on American Airlines.

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Cheapest flight

$148
One-way flight from Buffalo to Albany

When to book flights from Buffalo to Albany

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Your Buffalo to Albany flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Albany.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Albany?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Buffalo to Albany. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 24m and 5h 49m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Albany?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Albany changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $295 to $924. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Buffalo to Albany looking right now?

    One-way fares from Buffalo to Albany are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $305, which is 76% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Albany?

    Flights from Buffalo to Albany usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Albany pass through?

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

    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Buffalo to Albany. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $586, a difference of $294.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Albany?

    Flying via New York LaGuardia (LGA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 24m, compared with 3h 53m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 57m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • What popular places can I visit in Albany?

    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.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Albany flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $292, about $294 less than Wednesday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Albany Intl Airport.

    • Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG
    • Albany Airport Inn
    • Marriott Albany

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