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Flights from Albany to Richmond
There are no direct flights from Albany to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Philadelphia, about 2h 22m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 22m
Albany to Richmond at a glance
Fastest journey2h 22mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Philadelphia
Best ways to fly from Albany to Richmond
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) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon15:30 ALB16:28 BWI0h 47m connection17:15 BWI17:52 RICSouthwest Airlines
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ALB Philadelphia (PHL) RIC
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun08:00 ALB08:51 PHL1h 24m connection10:15 PHL10:58 RICPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ALB Washington (IAD) RIC
Leg 1: CommutAir · Leg 2: CommutAir, GoJet Airlines
Mon06:15 ALB07:29 IAD5h 31m connection13:00 IAD13:42 RICCommutAir + 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
- 649 km403 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRichmond vs Albany
- Currency in Richmond
- USD
- Airports
- ALB → RIC
Flights from Albany to Richmond: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albany to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington. 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 Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 649 km.
Where do you change planes between Albany and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Philadelphia (PHL), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albany and Richmond?
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).





