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Cheap Flight Deals from Raleigh to Albany (RDU-ALB)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Albany

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Albany.
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Avelo Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 amRDU-ALB
1h 42mnonstop
Avelo Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 11:11 amALB-RDU
1h 44mnonstop
$89Avelo Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Avelo Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:42 amRDU-ALB
1h 42mnonstop
Avelo Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 11:11 amALB-RDU
1h 44mnonstop
$92Avelo Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Delta Logo
12:42 pm - 6:09 pmRDU-ALB
5h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:17 pm - 12:20 amALB-RDU
5h 03m1 stop
$231Delta
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:28 pmRDU-ALB
6h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 11:59 pmALB-RDU
6h 41m1 stop
$232American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 4:37 pmRDU-ALB
6h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:19 am - 11:57 amALB-RDU
4h 38m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:10 pmRDU-ALB
6h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 9:45 pmALB-RDU
3h 40m1 stop
$269Southwest
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:55 pmRDU-ALB
8h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 12:10 amALB-RDU
6h 25m1 stop
$284Southwest
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Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 16
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:11 pmRDU-ALB
5h 41m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 6:15 pmALB-RDU
8h 40m2 stops
$287United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 31
Delta Logo
6:33 pm - 11:14 pmRDU-ALB
4h 41m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:22 pmALB-RDU
4h 52m1 stop
$295Delta
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Wed, Jun 18 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:24 pmRDU-ALB
6h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:48 pmALB-RDU
7h 38m1 stop
$342United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Albany flights

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

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Planning a trip from Raleigh to Albany? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Albany on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Albany. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Albany is February, where tickets cost $144 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 and $428 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Albany, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 flights from Raleigh to Albany

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from Raleigh-Durham to Albany?

    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).

  • Are there accessible services on airlines from Raleigh-Durham to Albany?

    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.

  • What services do airlines flying from Raleigh-Durham to Albany offer to unaccompanied minors?

    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.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Albany (ALB)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Albany?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Albany was $49 for a one-way ticket and $89 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Albany?

    Raleigh and Albany are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Albany Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Albany flight route.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Albany on on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Albany, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Albany are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $121 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $448 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Albany.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Albany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $90 or less one-way and $64 or less round-trip.
  • Several transportation options offer regular connections from downtown Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). However, Line 600 bus provides the cheapest and most convenient commute, covering the 5.6-mile stretch in about 1h 3min. If you are hurrying to catch your flight, consider a taxi and get there in approximately 16 minutes.
  • Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) is an operating base for Avelo Airlines, mainly running domestic flights, and a focus city for Delta Airlines for international routes. Avelo, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines depart through Terminal 1 to Albany International Airport (ALB). All other airlines use Terminal 2, including Frontier, Alaska, American, United, and JetBlue.
  • As journeys from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB) entail long-haul flights, consider traveling in Business or First Class for extra comfort and luxury. Seats in these cabins often come with extra legroom, adjustable features, and enhanced recline capabilities. Some airlines even offer fully flat beds in their first-class cabins for long-haul flights.
  • Numerous airlines allow furry friends onboard between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). However, checking with your provider regarding their specific pet policies might be helpful. For instance, Delta allows small dogs, cats, and household birds to travel with their owners. Pets must be at least ten weeks old for domestic travel and 16 weeks for international travel. In addition, the pet and carrier combined should weigh no more than 20 lbs.
  • Suppose you had reserved an Economy seat and want to change to Business or First Class between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB). In that case, you will be glad to know that many airlines offer seat upgrades. This service is available during booking or checking in. Also, you can check on the airline’s website or with your travel agent.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Albany?

Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Albany Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Albany Intl

Monday

Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Albany Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Friday

Avelo Airlines

Avelo Airlines

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Flight heavily delayed. No food available despite purchasing an upgrade. No in cabin service.

It was not in Delta's control, but when we landed, we ended up parking at the wrong gate, and so everyone was already ready to deplane and had their carryon bags, ready to leave. But we had to sit down and move to the proper gate. This process took over 30 minutes. Again, not Delta's fault - more so on the staff at JFK

My Flight was cancelled and there was no other options available for me to Travel on that date and my options for the next day was all connecting flights that would have me in the airports all day before reaching my destination

First, the flight was schedule to leave at 12:08. Delayed to 12:38. It is 12:58 and I am sitting at the gate. The staff are not communicating with us (just tell me it’s gonna be five hours if that’s the case, quit hufflepuffing around like you’re trying to board us when the plane isn’t even here and you don’t know where your crew are. I’m still waiting for any communication about the further delay. This is a rebooked flight from a cancelled flight yesterday, when the airline failed to fulfill its fiduciary responsibility to hotel and cover transport for overnight cancelations. Asking about the food on the flight? What food?!? Delta doesn’t serve meals unless you pay for them and you really want me to give delta a high rating for passing out processed snacks (fun size!)? Can we be for real. Delta is cementing itself in history as one of the cheap, stingy, outdated, glory days are over airlines, and it shows. I took this flight knowing delta was going to provide below level service but this is beyond burgers!! I can’t believe a multi billion or dollar company looked straight in my eyes yesterday and I told me this wasn’t their fault and there for the extra cost in hotel and hundreds of dollars in Ubers are MY RESPONSIBILITY. The only thing I am at fault for is believing delta is reputable company worthy of my dollars. I’m not even sure I want to be compensated unless it is cash because I would rather die never traveling again than to put money in their pockets.

Expect nothing and you will be fine. Seats are crammed.

Terrible landing. Uncomfortable seats. Great cabin crew-helpful and pleasant!

Tight fit in middle seat but OK for short flight. Crew was more interested in talking to each other than helping passengers - strickingly dissappointing. DAB is a great airport. New Haven sucks! Excellent value for the .

Avelo is definitely a budget airline and you get what you pay for. The plane was packed and the seats were not particularly comfortable. Staff was very nice and both of our flights were on time. The one thing I wish I had known was that the staff does not show up at the airport desk to check your bags until two hours before the flight. We had a 4:30 flight and had to check out of our hotel at noon. Since we have lounge passes we planned to check our bag, go through security and hang out at the lounge until we had to board. But because we could not check our bag until 2:30, when the staff showed up, we could not go through security and access the lounge. Passengers with boarding passes and carry on luggage would not have this issue. I might fly Avelo again but would only do carry on or plan to get to the airport no sooner than two hours before check in. And I would not recommend a long flight on Avelo since there is no food or entertainment and the seats are not comfortable.

No food or entertainment, but flight very comfortable and on time.

Baggage claim was barbaric at Wilmington. I realize that this is a startup airline but if they hope to grow or even survive they need to upgrade this airport. There is no automated luggage carousel and at times you are not only fighting your fellow passengers to get to your bags but also passengers coming in from other flights who cross right in front of you

No frills, i.e., no drinks or snacks. One is charged for everything. The cost really adds up. The crew and flight attendants were excellent and very pleasant.

I always walk by a pallet of Avelo branded mini bottles of water on the tarmac, but I’ve never seen them in flight. Yup, not even water offered on a 3 hour flight. No wi-fi onboard. We just watch the flight crew on their phone for 3 hours every flight. At least a mid-flight trash pickup would be great. Better than my last flight, but they only could have gone up from there. Don’t use for business or ticketed vacation like Disney… too unreliable.

You get what you pay for. The plane was dirty and the seats were awful.

Nightmare airline. Avoid Avelo. Understaffed at check-in with long, slow lines. Inexplicably had two flights and only one plane. Not weather or maintenance related apparently. One was supposed to go to Myrtle Beach and one to Orlando. I imagine someone thought it would be better to fly the available plane to Myrtle Beach and back and then go to Orlando since that round-trip was shorter. This didn’t account for the human factor of an end-of-week Orlando flight being 85% Disney passengers and putting the flight on a six-hour delay in New Haven airport… which, if you’ve been there, is tiny and has nothing to do for 50 kids excited to get to Disney. This delay was announced at the time of departure. No one realized before the time of departure there was no plane on the ground? And no one thought… hey I think the Myrtle Beach crowd might be a better one to have wait if we’re going to make a choice here (mind you the initial inbound plane was coming from Orlando and supposed to be out aircraft… they literally said let just grab this plane because it’s here to get this other group out at the last second). There is/was zero customer service desk for Avelo in HVN and there were no updates/announcements throughout the day. Plane still gets back late and we finally leave. No wi-fi on these planes, no snack or even water. I know this is budget airline, but expected at least a water after 8 hours of travel day. This should have been offered in terminal too. We land… hooray. Would you believe there is no ground crew to get the plane in to the gate… for 27 minutes. 27 minutes!!! At this point the rental car center is closing in 10 minutes, kids on the plane are crying again, and everyone is talking about how they’re never flying Avelo again. Finally get off. Bags are out at baggage claim right away (finally something right?), but they’ve stopped the carousel immediately and there is no baggage service rep. People are climbing over the carousel to get to the far side (if you’ve ever been to MCO you’ve seen it) because obviously they just stopped it immediately once all the bags were out. This airline is a dumpster fire. Icing on the cake was that while everyone was stuck in HVN, they were setting up for a celebration of their millionth passenger tomorrow. I bet 995,000 of those will never fly the airline again. Don’t fly Avelo. You’ve been warned.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Only thing that I liked it that I got to my destination safely, otherwise American Airlines stinks.

Ok. Got us there safely and a bit early. Need food available on this long flight. Almost 3 hours.

Flight was delayed multiple times and I chose to switch to another flight that had a layover. I finally arrived 7 hours later than I was supposed to.

Flight overall was good. Landing was a little rough, but could be attributed to the rainy weather.

Plenty of overhead space but forced to check my carry-ons both legs

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