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

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

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

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–ALB 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 BUF to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
492
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 Albany from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric BUF→ALB YYZ→ALB
Distance from BUF – 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 100% –
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
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 approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tradewind Aviation.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BUF to ALB. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYR, TEB, HPN, BED, BOS, YUL, JFK, FRG, GSP, MKE, MSP, CHS, HHH, VRB, PBI, BNA, PIE, BCT, PGD, APF, DAL, OPF, SJU, MIA, AUA, SCF, DTW, LAS, DCA, IAD, PHL, BWI, DEN, ORD, MCO, CLT, ATL, RDU, MDW, LGA, RSW, TPA, FLL, SRQ and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 BUF to ALB

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to ALB ranges from 1 hours 1 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 SYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).