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Flights from Albany to Buffalo
There are no direct flights from Albany to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Detroit, about 2h 56m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 56m
Albany to Buffalo at a glance
Fastest journey2h 56mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Albany to Buffalo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ALB Baltimore (BWI) BUF
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon09:30 ALB10:28 BWI1h 02m connection11:30 BWI12:26 BUFSouthwest Airlines
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ALB Detroit (DTW) BUF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Mon06:15 ALB07:36 DTW2h 54m connection10:30 DTW11:22 BUFDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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ALB Philadelphia (PHL) BUF
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 ALB07:06 PHL4h 09m connection11:15 PHL12:11 BUFPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ALB Washington (IAD) BUF
Leg 1: CommutAir · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Mon06:15 ALB07:29 IAD10h 16m connection17:45 IAD18:49 BUFCommutAir + GoJet Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 419 km260 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBuffalo vs Albany
- Currency in Buffalo
- USD
- Airports
- ALB → BUF
Flights from Albany to Buffalo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albany to Buffalo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Detroit and Philadelphia. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albany to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 419 km.
Where do you change planes between Albany and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Detroit (DTW), Philadelphia (PHL) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albany and Buffalo?
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
