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Flights from Richmond to Albany
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Albany. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Philadelphia, about 2h 30m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 30m
Richmond to Albany at a glance
Fastest journey2h 30mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Philadelphia
Best ways to fly from Richmond to Albany
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
RIC Baltimore (BWI) ALB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu06:45 RIC07:15 BWI1h 00m connection08:15 BWI09:15 ALBSouthwest Airlines
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RIC 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
- 649 km403 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneAlbany vs Richmond
- Currency in Albany
- USD
- Airports
- RIC → ALB
Flights from Richmond to Albany: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Richmond to Albany?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. 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 Richmond to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 649 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Albany?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Philadelphia (PHL), New York (EWR) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Albany?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
