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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Albany.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) 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 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $298 round-trip via Philadelphia (PHL), compared to $380 for nonstop.

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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany most commonly connect through:

• New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 10% of one-stop connections

New York LaGuardia (LGA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $420, a difference of $101. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany:

• Earliest: departs at 7:24 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:27 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $381. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany takes 1h 33m, covering 318 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 $230 to $1,315. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Philadelphia (PHL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 4h 07m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 5h 45m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany range from $298 to $524, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Albany route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.