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Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Albany flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Albany.

Flights from Philadelphia to Albany usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 in Economy Class class

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

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

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 Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Philadelphia to Albany route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $431 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $831, a difference of $400. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Albany flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

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 Philadelphia to Albany:

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 9:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Albany takes 1h 25m, covering 212 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 $282 to $1,105. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

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 Philadelphia to Albany range from $441 to $660, with an average of $521 over the past 12 months. Anything below $441 counts as a good deal.