Albany to New York (ALB–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Albany to New York
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 146 mi 1h nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

ALB–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 146 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ALB Routes JFK Routes ALB Live Flights JFK Live Flights ALB Delays JFK Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 1h 100% SkyTeam –
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to JFK direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YUL ~3h 41m LGA ~3h 48m ROC ~3h 50m BWI ~4h 5m CLE ~4h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,455
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 → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → ALB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → JFK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New York from Albany

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric ALB→JFK BDL→JFK SLK→JFK
Distance from ALB – 80 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 1 7 14
Flight time 1h 1h 7m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Hartford (BDL) to New York flights · Saranac Lake (SLK) to New York flights · Syracuse (SYR) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
146 mi / 235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ALB–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to New York route.
Route details
Distance146 mi / 235 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 146 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ALB to JFK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YUL, LGA, ROC, BWI, CLE, NAS, APF, PBI, VRB, CUN, SXM, IAD, LAS, DTW, IAH, TPA, ORD, PVD, MIA, ATL, DCA, CLT, FLL, PHL, RDU, MCO, DEN, RSW, SRQ, BNA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, SLK and SYR. 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 JFK

Albany International Airport (ALB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALB to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to JFK ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 146 miles (235 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Saranac Lake (SLK) and Syracuse (SYR).