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Get ready to put yourself right in the heart of action with your trip to Albany, the capital city of State of New York. Boasting of 400 years of glorious history, the iconic NY capital attracts millions of tourists round the year with its magnificent historical and cultural attractions, lush parks and gardens, wonderful theatres, contemporary museums, architecturally beautiful buildings, splendid art galleries, Hudson cruises and much more. Plan your vacation now with cheap tickets to Albany at superb discounts from a leading online travel agency like FlyOfinder. Albany will keep you delighted endlessly whenever vacationing here.

Flying to Albany

Airport

Albany International Airport

Airport Code

ALB

High Season

June to August

Low Season

January to March

Cheapest Month to Fly

January

Most Expensive Month to Fly

July

Best Time to Fly

March-May & September-December

Cheapest Day to fly

Sunday

Most Expensive Day to fly

Friday

Cheapest Time of Day to fly

Afternoon

Most Expensive Time of Day to fly

Noon

Time Zone

Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -4)                     

Best Things to See and Do in Albany

New York’s capital Albany is set to mesmerize you with its architectural marvels, historical gems, excellent museums, gorgeous lush parks, funky stores, an eclectic mix of restaurants and a thriving arts scene. There are ample entertainment options to keep you engaged throughout your stay in the city.

Admire the impressive modern government buildings at the Empire State Plaza. This is a place where you just don’t see politics in action, but also enjoy spectacular July 4th fireworks and free concerts in summer. Pay a visit to City Hall to see its stunning Romanesque architecture or admire 19th-century homes by walking down the State Street. No matter whichever part of Albany you visit older style architecture is to be found everywhere in one of the oldest continually chartered cities in the USA which was first settled by the Dutch in 1614. Take a leisurely stroll along the Hudson River or relax in Washington State Park during the summer. Free concerts and theatre performances are also held regularly during summer in the park. Go for shopping at the Lark Street, also called “Albany’s Greenwich Village”, where you can buy contemporary artworks and jewelry at the boutique stores. You will also find many bars and restaurants here, which are hugely popular with students and tourists. With all these and more, keep yourself engaged and entertained during your Albany vacation.

Best Time to Visit Albany

Fall is the perfect time to take flights to Albany. The weather is pleasant and colorful leaves provide a fascinating backdrop to this picturesque and beautiful city. Plan a trip with your family around the Tulip Festival held in May every year. This is also the time to treat your family with many festivities. Warm, comfortable temperatures during the summer (June to August) and spring seasons make it a peak time for sightseeing and enjoying outdoors. Winter is though extremely cold, but perfect for snow sports. Albany is truly a year-round destination and can be visited anytime you seek a wonderful getaway.

Airlines to Albany

American Airlines: Top routes served by American Airlines from Albany include Denver (DEN), Tampa (TPA), Las Vegas (LAS), Fort Myers (RSW) and Miami
Delta Airlines: Top routes served by Delta Airlines from Albany include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Phoenix (PHX) and Detroit (DTW)
Southwest Airlines: Top routes served by Southwest Airlines from Albany include Fort Myers (RSW), New York (LGA), Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Frontier Airlines: Top routes served by Frontier Airlines from Albany include Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW)
United Airlines: Top routes served by United Airlines from Albany include Los Angeles (LAX), San Diego (SAN), Chicago (ORD), Seattle (SEA) and Washington (IAD)
JetBlue Airways: Top routes served by JetBlue Airways from Albany include Boston (BOS), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), San Juan (SJU) and San Francisco (SFO)

Please note: *All Fares displayed above are quoted in USD and inclusive of base fare, taxes, and all fees. Additional baggage fees may apply as per the airline policies. *Above fares were last found on Dec 21, 2024 and are subject to change & cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Phoenix is currently the cheapest route being served from Albany. The best airfare at low prices offered on Phoenix-Albany route is available at around $142 on average.

The duration of flights to Albany will vary and generally depends on the airport you will be flying from. Flights from Chicago are of around 2 hours. If you are taking flights to Albany from Washington then you will reach in 1 hour 31 minutes, while flights from Baltimore are of 1 hour 14 minutes. When making Albany flights reservations with Delta Airlines expect to reach in just less than 1 hour 45 minutes on average to destinations it serves from the city. Albany mostly gets nonstop flights.

Albany is currently served by seven (7) airlines from at least 20 airports across the world. American Airlines and United Airlines are mostly preferred by travellers to book roundtrip flights to Albany or travel in one way flights in first class or business class. When flying with United Airlines, Chicago is often used by travellers as a main departure point.

Albany International Airport (ALB) is the major airport serving the Capital Region, Northeastern New York and Western New England. This oldest municipal airport in the USA, located 7 miles from the downtown, is undoubtedly the best to fly to Albany. Other nearby airports to arrive at Albany includes Schenectady County Airport (SCH – 16 miles from Albany), Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT – 88 miles from Albany), Bradley International Airport (BDL – 93 miles from Albany) and Worcester Regional Airport (ORH – 131 miles).

You can fly to many historic locations or sunny beaches from Albany International Airport. Enjoy the numerous beaches with flights to Miami from Albany. Travel to Philadelphia to admire the historic sites. Test your luck with Las Vegas flights from Albany. Make group travel reservations to take your family and friends to the charming southern city of Charlotte and get amazed with excellent art galleries and world-class museums here. Leading a happily retired life and planning a visit to the popular theme park Walt Disney World in Orlando then grab senior citizen flight deals being offered by FlyOfinder now.

You are highly likely to find great travel deals when booking at least 36 days in advance before planned departure date. You will be able to save up to 10% and succeed in getting cheap tickets to Albany. Don’t wait to book last minute flights until the week of travel as it tends to be rather expensive.

The most popular routes from Albany at present are Phoenix, Denver and Orlando. These are also the best routes to get discounts of all types. Whether you are a student travelling to one of these destinations for study you can always look forward to getting best student discount flights.