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

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 10:54 am
• Latest: departs at 8:48 pm and lands at 10:47 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Albany takes 1h 59m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Albany range from $413 to $527, with an average of $474 over the past 12 months. Anything below $413 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $474 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $370 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $480 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.

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%.

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

One-way fares from Charlotte to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $183, which is 39% 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 Charlotte to Albany usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

Connecting flights from Charlotte to Albany most commonly pass through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Charlotte to Albany. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $447 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $74.

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 American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Albany.

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 14m, compared with 4h 54m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.