Albany to Newark (ALB–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ALB Airport Page →
144 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
PHL Philadelphia 3h 38m AA UA Philadelphia (PHL) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 3h 54m AAAS UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
IAD Dulles 4h 1m SNUA AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 38m AMDLEJA ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 7m AA AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 25m MX AFDLLY Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 32m WN MTN Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 45m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 5h 49m G4WN UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 144 mi 0h 49m nonstop

ALB–EWR had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 0h 49m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ALB–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 100%
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,631
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
EWR → ALB
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric ALB→EWR RUT→EWR SWF→EWR
Distance from ALB 69 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 35m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
144 mi / 231 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

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.

Newark Climate

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

Key statistics for the Albany to Newark route.
Route details
Distance144 mi / 231 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 144 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from ALB to EWR: Tradewind Aviation and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include RUT, SWF and HPN. 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 EWR

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation and United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 0 hours 49 minutes 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 Philadelphia, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rutland (RUT), Newburgh (SWF) and White Plains (HPN).