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$153+ Cheap flights from Buffalo to Albany (BUF - ALB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUF — ALB
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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Cheap flight deals from Buffalo to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buffalo (BUF) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Round-trip from

$313
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$153
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Buffalo-Albany Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Buffalo-Albany Intl flights.
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
From Buffalo to Albany Intl
One-way flight from Buffalo to Albany Intl

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Cheapest flights from Buffalo to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buffalo to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/156:00 amBUF - ALB
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Tue 11/192:50 pmALB - BUF
1 stop6h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 10/31$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:00 amBUF - ALB
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/215:15 amALB - BUF
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/275:25 amBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/26:05 pmALB - BUF
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/296:00 amBUF - ALB
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/55:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/136:25 amBUF - ALB
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Fri 11/155:45 amALB - BUF
1 stop3h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/31$436

Find flights from Buffalo to Albany within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Buffalo to Albany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Buffalo

Mon 12/23

5:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 00m

$153

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

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Buffalo

Mon 12/23

3:50 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$158

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Mon 11/11

9:53 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$216

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 1/24

7:45 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$223

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Mon 11/25

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/3

6:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$248

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Mon 11/25

6:06 am-11:50 am

2 stops5h 44m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/3

4:35 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops6h 13m

$315

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 11/27

5:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 00m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/2

6:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$386

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Fri 11/29

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Albany Intl

Thu 12/5

5:45 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 01m

$422

BuffaloAlbany

BUF - ALB

BUFALB

Buffalo

Wed 11/13

6:25 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 14m

Albany Intl

Fri 11/15

5:45 am-9:22 am

1 stop3h 37m

$436

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Deals found on 10/30

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Buffalo to Albany in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Buffalo-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Buffalo-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Buffalo-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Buffalo-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Buffalo to Albany

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Travel insights for flights from Buffalo to Albany

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUF to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Buffalo to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Buffalo to Albany, New York in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Buffalo to Albany, such as Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Buffalo to Albany, New York for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Buffalo to Albany, New York for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on JetBlue for just $313, but on average you can expect to pay $380.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Buffalo to Albany, New York for under $500?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Buffalo to Albany, New York within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Buffalo to Albany, New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($313), American Airlines ($346), and Southwest ($386) offers the cheapest pricing from Buffalo to Albany, New York. JetBlue is priced at 12% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Buffalo to Albany, New York one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $153 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $158 and Southwest from $208 one-way.

  • What does BUF to ALB mean?

    Great question - BUF to ALB just means Buffalo Airport to Albany Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Albany that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Buffalo to Albany flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Buffalo to Albany with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Buffalo to Albany flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buffalo to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buffalo to Albany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buffalo to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buffalo to Albany that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Buffalo to Albany offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Buffalo to Albany?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Buffalo to Albany flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Buffalo to Albany, New York flight deals updated?

    The Buffalo to Albany, New York flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buffalo to Albany, New York (average of $347). Flying from Buffalo to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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