Albany to Buffalo (ALB–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 30m WN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 3h 48m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 52m AA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 3h 58m SNUA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
LGA New York 4h 40m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Buffalo flights
DTW Detroit 5h 15m AMDLEJA → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 15m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 41m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
MDW Chicago 6h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 50m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 250 mi 1h 10m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between ALB and BUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ALB–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 – – 60% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BWI ~3h 30m ROC ~3h 42m EWR ~3h 48m DCA ~3h 48m ACY ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
481
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → BUF
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
85%
Return
BUF → ALB
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric ALB→BUF HPN→BUF SYR→BUF
Distance from ALB – 116 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 47m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 60% – –
White Plains (HPN) to Buffalo flights · Syracuse (SYR) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Albany.
ALB: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
250 mi / 402 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

ALB–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance250 mi / 402 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 250 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from BUF to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HPN and SYR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALB to BUF

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ALB to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to BUF is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (402 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include White Plains (HPN) and Syracuse (SYR).