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Among airlines operating Charlotte to Albany flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Albany.

Flights from Charlotte to Albany usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $377 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), compared to $471 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Charlotte to Albany most commonly pass through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 5% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Charlotte to Albany route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $539, a difference of $92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 10:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:48 pm and lands at 10:48 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $466. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Albany takes 2h 00m, covering 645 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $309 to $2,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $200, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 17m, compared with 8h 57m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Albany range from $399 to $521, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Albany route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.