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

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Albany to Buffalo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 250 mi 1h 10m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

ALB–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tradewind Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 250 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
518
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric ALB→BUF HPN→BUF
Distance from ALB – 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 100% –
White Plains (HPN) 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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
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 approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tradewind Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ALB to BUF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, PIT, PSM, YUL, BED, ROC, ISP, EWR, ACY, BOS, CLE, FRG, JFK, CHS, ISM, DAL, PBI, VRB, PIE, HOU, APF, MIA, BCT, DFW, FLL, LGA, PHX, SJC, DCA, DTW, LAS, IAD, BWI, DEN, CLT, PHL, ORD, ATL, MDW, MCO, TPA, BNA, RSW, SRQ and RDU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 by nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALB to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to BUF ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 250 miles (402 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include White Plains (HPN).