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Flights from Buffalo to Albany
There are no direct flights from Buffalo to Albany. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Detroit, about 2h 45m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 45m
Buffalo to Albany at a glance
Fastest journey2h 45mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Buffalo to Albany
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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BUF Baltimore (BWI) ALB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon09:45 BUF10:38 BWI0h 52m connection11:30 BWI12:30 ALBSouthwest Airlines
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BUF Detroit (DTW) ALB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Sat06:45 BUF07:33 DTW3h 12m connection10:45 DTW12:02 ALBDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
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BUF Philadelphia (PHL) ALB
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneAlbany vs Buffalo
- Currency in Albany
- USD
- Airports
- BUF → ALB
Flights from Buffalo to Albany: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Buffalo to Albany?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Detroit and Atlantic City. 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 Buffalo to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 419 km.
Where do you change planes between Buffalo and Albany?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Detroit (DTW), Atlantic City (ACY) and New York (EWR). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Buffalo and Albany?
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
