Albany to Newark (ALB–EWR) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ALB–EWR had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Tradewind Aviation, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 144 miles in 1h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Albany
| Metric | ALB→EWR | RUT→EWR | BDL→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALB | – | 69 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 35m | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ALB: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
ALB–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALB to EWR
Albany International Airport (ALB) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Tradewind Aviation, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
ALB to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALB to EWR is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 144 miles (231 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rutland (RUT), Hartford (BDL) and Newburgh (SWF).