Buffalo to Albany (BUF–ALB) — 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 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 3h 44m AVCMSN → EJASNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 3h 48m AAAS → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 9m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 4h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 55m AAF9XSR → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 4m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 9m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 250 mi 1h 1m nonstop

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

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BUF–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 – – 64% – –
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 BUF to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SYR ~2h 27m BWI ~3h 20m IAD ~3h 44m DCA ~3h 48m DTW ~4h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
482
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
BUF → ALB
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
84%
Return
ALB → BUF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric BUF→ALB YYZ→ALB
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 64% –
Toronto (YYZ) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

BUF–ALB Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 1h 1m 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, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from ALB to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYZ. 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 BUF to ALB

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

BUF to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to ALB is about 1 hours 1 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, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).