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Several airlines offer one-stop journeys between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). The connections vary depending on the airline, demand, and flight schedules. Popular layovers along this route include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington (IAD), New York (EWR and LGA), Charlotte (CLT), and Atlanta (ATL).

When traveling from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB), passengers with disabilities often have the option to pre-board the aircraft, allowing them extra time to get settled and ensure a comfortable boarding experience. Furthermore, airlines usually provide designated seats with additional legroom, aisle seats for easier access, or seats that accommodate certain medical devices.

Services for unaccompanied minors between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB) vary depending on the airline. Generally, the flight attendants will supervise and assist the child during the flight. The child will typically be seated in a designated area of the aircraft, close to the flight attendants' station, for easy access and monitoring.

Environmental conservation enthusiasts should consider flying aboard American Airlines between Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Albany (ALB). The carrier offers customers the option to offset their carbon emissions through partnerships with verified carbon offset projects. Moreover, passengers can contribute to initiatives supporting reforestation, renewable energy, and other environmental projects.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Albany flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Raleigh and Albany.

Flights from Raleigh to Albany usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

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

• Breeze Airways: 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 Raleigh to Albany:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $212 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through New York LaGuardia (LGA).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 10% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Raleigh to Albany route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $195 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Raleigh to Albany:

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 pm and lands at 2:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 3:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $252. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Albany takes 1h 47m, covering 544 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 $132 to $955. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 3h 56m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 4h 02m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

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 Raleigh to Albany range from $165 to $349, with an average of $252 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.