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$100+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (ALB - DTW)

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ALB — DTW
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or November, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Albany to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Detroit (DTW). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$469

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Cheapest flights from Albany to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/26:05 pmALB - DTW
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/510:15 amDTW - ALB
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:58 pmALB - DTW
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1111:14 amDTW - ALB
1 stop5h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/244:40 pmALB - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sun 4/275:45 amDTW - ALB
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/26:05 amALB - DTW
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Mon 5/57:25 amDTW - ALB
Nonstop1h 37mDelta
Deal found 3/24$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/246:00 amALB - DTW
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/266:00 amDTW - ALB
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$368

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Detroit 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Fri 5/2

6:05 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

10:15 am-4:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$199

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Mon 4/7

5:58 pm-10:58 am

1 stop17h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/11

11:14 am-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$296

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Thu 4/24

4:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/27

5:45 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 40m

$324

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Fri 5/2

6:05 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/5

7:25 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$359

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$368

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Fri 5/9

5:36 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 41m

$100

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Mon 4/7

5:58 pm-10:58 am

1 stop17h 00m

$130

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Sun 5/25

6:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$143

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Wed 5/28

4:50 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$173

AlbanyDetroit

ALB - DTW

ALBDTW

Albany Intl

Sat 5/24

7:10 am-9:32 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$185

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Deals found on 3/25

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

*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 Albany, New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Albany, New York-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Albany to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albany to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Albany to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

The most flights from ALB to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Albany to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Albany to Detroit?

    To fly from Albany to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Albany Intl (ALB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Albany Intl take 1h 44m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Albany Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($199), Southwest ($293), and Delta ($359) offers the cheapest pricing from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (87%), Air France (85%) or SkyWest Airlines (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $773 for a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Albany Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $293.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Albany, New York to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Albany to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$352Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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