Cheap Flights from Durham (RDU) to Albany (ALB)

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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Albany

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $254. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Albany

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Albany flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to Albany

Raleigh / Durham to Albany: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Albany below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Albany.

Durham to Albany: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$254
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Albany: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Albany is $254. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Albany.
Breeze Airways flies direct from Raleigh / Durham to Albany.
As of July 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Albany.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Albany is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport on Friday, 21 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 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, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Albany.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany Airport (ALB): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport.

  • Flights from RDU to ALB start at 07:00 — the first with Avelo Airlines. The last departure is at 19:15 with Avelo Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your RDU to ALB flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • Breeze Airways offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Albany — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.

  • Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Avelo Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for RDU to ALB flights, with 95.0% of its services arriving on schedule.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and ALB:

    • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Baltimore Washington International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Albany Airport (ALB)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport flight is $156. A return fare right now is $254. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RDU to ALB.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to ALB.

  • Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Arriving at Albany Airport (ALB)

  • If you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALB:

  • Pick up a Albany Airport rental car and explore Albany and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Albany Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Albany Airport (ALB)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Albany in March.

  • Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Albany Airport for July if you'd like to go to Albany during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from RDU to ALB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Albany. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Around 322 kilometres south of Albany, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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