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Albany.$259 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
Albany.$301 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Albany.$309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albany on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Albany.$332 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
Albany.$355 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Albany on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $355, select.
Albany.$369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Albany.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Albany on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany

Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Albany: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$259
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany is $259. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany.
As of May 2025, there are 69 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Albany is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Albany Airport on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Albany but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Albany is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Albany.

Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Albany International Airport (ALB): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Flights from DCA to ALB start at 09:59 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:26 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 31 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to ALB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Flying during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Albany (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.

  • The most punctual carrier operating DCA to ALB flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 72.43% of the time.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DCA and ALB:

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • LaGuardia Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Albany International Airport (ALB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport flight is $155. A round-trip fare is currently $259. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DCA to ALB.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from DCA to ALB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • 76.44% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to DCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Albany International Airport (ALB)

Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany

  • You'll find ALB at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.

  • From Albany International Airport, Albany is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Albany International Airport (ALB)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Albany in April.

  • The warmest month in Albany is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Albany International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to ALB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Albany, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 209 kilometres south to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 322 kilometres south of Albany. No journey is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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