DTW - ALB

$118 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albany

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Albany departing on 3/12. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Albany, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Albany, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$246
Overall average: $454
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/19Mon 3/23
DTW - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $364-$518
Delta
Thu 4/23Sat 5/2
DTW - ALB • Non-stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $299 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 16% price drop
August
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albany (DTW-ALB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Albany 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 Detroit to Albany

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:50 pm - 10:02 am
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ALB
15h 12m
1 stop
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10:52 am - 9:23 am
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DTW
22h 31m
1 stop
$246Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
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5:31 pm - 11:21 am
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ALB
17h 50m
2 stops
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10:52 am - 9:23 am
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DTW
22h 31m
1 stop
$250Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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10:44 am - 7:37 pm
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ALB
8h 53m
1 stop
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8:17 pm - 12:30 am
ALB
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DTW
28h 13m
2 stops
$254Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:18 am - 8:20 am
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ALB
23h 02m
2 stops
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11:22 am - 12:39 am
ALB
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DTW
13h 17m
1 stop
$255Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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10:44 am - 6:29 pm
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ALB
7h 45m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 7:41 am
ALB
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DTW
19h 28m
2 stops
$258Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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6:50 pm - 10:02 am
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ALB
15h 12m
1 stop
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7:09 pm - 8:46 am
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DTW
37h 37m
2 stops
$259Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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9:02 am - 10:32 am
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ALB
25h 30m
1 stop
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11:22 am - 12:39 am
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13h 17m
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$267Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:50 pm - 10:02 am
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ALB
15h 12m
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12:13 pm - 8:46 am
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20h 33m
2 stops
$270Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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10:44 am - 7:37 pm
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ALB
8h 53m
1 stop
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10:52 am - 9:25 am
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DTW
22h 33m
1 stop
$273Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
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7:42 pm - 6:29 pm
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ALB
22h 47m
1 stop
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10:52 am - 9:23 am
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DTW
22h 31m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Albany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Albany to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Albany?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Albany, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Albany back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany is October, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $477 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany?

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 $388 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Albany based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Albany flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany was $118 for a one-way ticket and $246 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Albany?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Albany. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Albany?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Albany flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Albany?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Albany flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Albany?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Albany.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Albany?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Albany on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Albany, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Albany are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $336 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $439 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Albany?

    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 Detroit to Albany.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Albany?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Detroit 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 Detroit to Albany?

    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 Albany with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and ALB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Albany?

    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 Albany from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $498 or less one-way and $319 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Albany?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Albany Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Albany Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Albany Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Detroit to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Albany. 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 Detroit to Albany? 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 4280 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Feb 2026
SAN - LAS
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

This was one of the worst flights I’ve been on in years. I upgraded to comfort and had such an uncomfortable experience. The person next to me was oversized - which I understand - however, they took up their space and mine. I could only use about 50% of my seat space to not be physically touching this person the entire flight and there was no spatial awareness. I also could not use the seat outlet because their body was obstructing it. It was very inconvenient. Their body kept touching me repeatedly during the flight and I felt very uncomfortable. To pay more for an upgraded space and then not even being able to use it was highly disappointing.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Air travel sucks. It continues to be awful for all airlines. No shame on delta alone.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

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