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$85 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany

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Cheap Flight Deals from Washington, D.C. to Albany (WAS-ALB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Albany

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany.
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12:30 pm - 1:45 pmBWI-ALB
1h 15mnonstop
11:10 am - 12:30 pmALB-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Wed, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 17
12:52 pm - 2:14 pmDCA-ALB
1h 22mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:31 amALB-DCA
1h 31mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
8:35 am - 10:05 amIAD-ALB
1h 30mnonstop
9:35 am - 11:11 amALB-IAD
1h 36mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
10:15 pm - 11:44 pmIAD-ALB
1h 29mnonstop
7:30 pm - 9:04 pmALB-IAD
1h 34mnonstop
$174United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 26 - Mon, Apr 28
10:10 pm - 11:39 pmDCA-ALB
1h 29mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:30 amALB-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
$174American Airlines
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Mon, May 19 - Sat, May 24
8:45 am - 12:53 pmDCA-ALB
4h 08m1 stop
1:40 pm - 6:42 pmALB-DCA
5h 02m1 stop
$189Delta
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Wed, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 22
6:00 am - 12:02 pmIAD-ALB
6h 02m1 stop
6:05 am - 11:23 amALB-IAD
5h 18m1 stop
$189Delta
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Wed, Apr 23 - Tue, May 6
9:25 am - 10:40 amBWI-ALB
1h 15mnonstop
7:20 pm - 8:40 pmALB-BWI
1h 20mnonstop
$244Southwest
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Thu, May 1 - Sun, May 4
6:31 pm - 9:53 amIAD-ALB
15h 22m1 stop
7:45 pm - 5:41 pmALB-IAD
21h 56m1 stop
$400Allegiant Air
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 27
10:07 am - 9:53 amIAD-ALB
23h 46m1 stop
6:55 pm - 9:17 amALB-IAD
14h 22m1 stop
$435Allegiant Air
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Fri, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 13

Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for access to inflight entertainment on domestic flights without seatback screens.

United Airlines

Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2 for boarding.


United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Albany flights

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

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Albany flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany cost $179 and was between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Albany (ALB). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $179.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Albany is September, where tickets cost $290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $419 and $393 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Albany

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Albany based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany was $85 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Albany?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Albany.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Albany Intl is the only airport in Albany. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Albany flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Albany flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albany are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $353 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Albany.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Albany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $170 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albany?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Albany Intl

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Albany Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.1Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Mar 2025BWI - CMH
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Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

The flight was heavily booked so boarding was a lengthy process. The FA’s were rather abrupt during this process but became more gracious as the flight went on. Breakfast (puffed pastry and chewy sausage) was pretty horrible but there was fruit and yogurt which they didn’t mess up. Overall it was fine.

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

The flying experience was great. The flight was on time with no boarding issues during a peak travel period. The short cut baggage drop and process was not smooth and efficient at Dulles.

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Fast checkin with the self serve terminal, good communication at the boarding gate.

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

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 blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

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.

I had two wonderful flights - very relaxing and got me there early!

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

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