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New York City is served by three international airports – John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark International Airport (EWR). They all serve as hubs for either United or Delta, so the airline you choose will determine which airport you’ll leave from. Delta has a hub in LaGuardia (LGA), so most of their flights will leave from this airport. Newark (EWR) is a hub for United Airlines and serves all these flights. Generally, flights on this route leaving from JFK Airport will have a layover.

All domestic, US flights have a 24-hour flexibility window from the time of the original booking. Currently, you can change or cancel your flight free of charge. Past that first 24 hours, there may be a cancellation fee, depending on the ticket type you have. Delta Air Lines charges no change fees for travel within the U.S. on Main Cabin tickets or above. Basic Economy fares are excluded, these tickets are set and non-refundable. United Airlines will waive the change fees for Economy, Economy Plus, and Premium cabin passengers on domestic flights.

On Delta Air Lines, you can bring your own golf clubs to enjoy the courses during your trip. The standard baggage fees will apply, based on the cabin and the number of bags you’re checking. Bags weighing over 50 lbs. will be charged an extra overweight bag fee. One checked golf bag can include a set of clubs, a pair of golf shoes, golf balls, and tees. You can also bring your golf clubs on United flights. Any sports equipment is counted as a checked bag. The weight must be under 50 lbs., or it is subject to an extra fee.

The most affordable way to get into the city is on the public bus. The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) operates buses that connect the airport to Downtown Albany and surrounding areas. The bus stop is located near the terminal building. Buses depart seven times throughout the day and take about 25 minutes to reach the city. It runs from 7:30 am – 5:15 pm. Taxis and ride-shares are available in the arrivals area of the airport. This is the better option for those traveling with a lot of luggage or during late or early times.

Among airlines operating New York to Albany flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between New York and Albany.

Flights from New York to Albany may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Albany:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $299 round-trip, compared to $380 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the New York to Albany route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $415, a difference of $109. 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 New York to Albany flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:29 am and lands at 11:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 08m.

A nonstop flight from New York to Albany takes 1h 08m, covering 138 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 $199 to $1,381. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New York and Albany is around $199 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 04m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $82, with a trip time of about 2h 29m. The bus is similarly priced at around $68 and takes about 4h 00m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 63% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 7h 25m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 11h 37m 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 New York to Albany range from $245 to $528, with an average of $342 over the past 12 months. Anything below $245 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the New York to Albany route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.