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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Albany from $123

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Albany departing on 7/30. 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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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Albany (RIC-ALB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond 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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1:22 pm - 6:12 pmRIC-ALB
4h 50m1 stop
5:33 pm - 9:38 pmALB-RIC
4h 05m1 stop
$253American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 10
1:22 pm - 6:12 pmRIC-ALB
4h 50m1 stop
6:22 am - 10:12 amALB-RIC
3h 50m1 stop
$283American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 6
6:10 am - 11:03 amRIC-ALB
4h 53m1 stop
7:36 pm - 12:14 amALB-RIC
4h 38m1 stop
$303American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, Jun 13
7:42 pm - 11:05 pmRIC-ALB
3h 23m1 stop
5:30 am - 8:56 amALB-RIC
3h 26m1 stop
$306Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Aug 27
6:04 am - 12:08 pmRIC-ALB
6h 04m2 stops
7:36 pm - 12:14 amALB-RIC
4h 38m1 stop
$309American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, Jun 13
6:00 am - 10:27 amRIC-ALB
4h 27m1 stop
6:20 am - 10:03 amALB-RIC
3h 43m1 stop
$322United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 15
7:42 pm - 11:05 pmRIC-ALB
3h 23m1 stop
6:10 pm - 10:50 pmALB-RIC
4h 40m1 stop
$362Delta
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Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Aug 27
6:00 am - 10:19 amRIC-ALB
4h 19m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:38 amALB-RIC
3h 38m1 stop
$386United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
12:36 pm - 10:23 amRIC-ALB
21h 47m2 stops
6:56 pm - 7:29 pmALB-RIC
24h 33m3 stops
Thu, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 15
10:03 am - 8:45 pmRIC-ALB
10h 42m2 stops
11:16 am - 10:51 amALB-RIC
23h 35m2 stops
Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24

Flights from Richmond to Albany - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Albany?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Albany, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Albany, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York, 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 Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York is September, where tickets cost $380 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $553 and $504 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Albany?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Delta offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $123. KAYAK users also found Richmond to Albany round-trip flights on American Airlines from $253 and on Delta from $306.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Albany

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Albany, New York was $123 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Albany?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Albany, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Albany, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Albany are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $412 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $530 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Richmond to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Horrible. First delta flight was delayed. I ran to my connecting flight and arrived to the gate 13 mins before departure. I told the gate agent “I’m here”, she told me flight was closed while giving my already confirmed seat to an stand by passenger. I said again “madam, I’m here with my confirmed seat” and she said “no you’re not here@ and gave two stand by people a boarding pass and let them board. I asked “madam, why do you do that?”, and she repeated “you’re not here”. That was very rude. I’m disappointed of delta. It used to have a good customer service. Things have changed, but not for good.

full flihgt but crew and passengers all helped eachother we landed early! however we then had to wait 40 minutes on the tarmac to get into the gate there were people trying get connecting flights, assume its an airport issue but still frustrating

We flew early evening on New Year's Eve. Our plane was less than half full... Great for the passenger experience -- not so much for the airline lol. Comfortable, spacious, smooth flight -- and early arrival!

The crew was horrible. Cleo was the most unwelcoming flight attendant I’ve ever had.

Do not get fooled by the term “Delta One” flat bed! The seats were super narrow. The ottoman for the feet was so narrow that when you recline the seat in flat bed position, you can only fit one foot in the 8” width space. There was only 1 flight attendant for First Class. The breakfast took 2 hours to get served. Instead of offering French Toast, the served bread pudding. The champagne with orange juice or Mimosa tasted terrible. Almost all the movies offered were ridiculously old. For a long flight from San Francisco to NY, it was frustrating! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this flight!!!

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Terrible. I hate flying with AA. There is always a high level of stress felt when I fly with them.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

My first flight was delayed so late that I would have missed my connection. I had to cancel the flight and reschedule for the next morning. I took over half an hour to retrieve my luggage. I already paid $30 for checked in luggage for the flight I didn't take. When I checked in for my new flight on app I paid another $30. I went to the kiosk for my luggage tags and was charged $40. (My baggage didn't make it on the connecting flight but was delivered at 10:00 that night.) Later that day I requested a refund of the baggage fees. I received an email stating my refund was complete in the amount of $234.62. I didn't realize that meant my return flight was canceled until I tried to check in at the counter. They had refunded the wrong thing. It costed me $381.10 to book a new flight home. Overall a fiasco. At least my baggage made it home with me.

May never fly American again Delay in take off WITHOUT EXPLANATION Cabin freezing Crew NASTY entertainment did not work entire flight

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Albany found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/30Tue
1 stopDelta
3h 27mRIC-ALB
$123
7/29Mon
1 stopDelta
3h 27mRIC-ALB
$143
6/22Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 25mRIC-ALB
$162
7/30Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
5h 55mRIC-ALB
$168
6/23Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 27mRIC-ALB
$173
6/24Mon
1 stopDelta
3h 23mRIC-ALB
$189
5/23Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 05mRIC-ALB
$213
6/22Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 25mRIC-ALB
$218
5/23Thu
3 stops
32h 22mRIC-ALB
$222
5/23Thu
2 stops
22h 03mRIC-ALB
$230

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Albany

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Albany that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mRIC-ALB
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 39mALB-RIC
$468
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 54mRIC-ALB
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 02mALB-RIC
$551
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 54mRIC-ALB
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 51mALB-RIC
$638

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Richmond - Albany Flights

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