Detroit to Albany (DTW–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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488 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 21h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL3784
DL Delta
CR9
7:25 AM
EDT TM
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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DL3823
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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DL3849
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:41 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL3834
DL Delta
CR9
2:52 PM
EDT TM
4:27 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
CR9
2:57 PM
EDT TM
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AM3179
AM Aeromexi
319
9:37 PM
EDT TM
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3185
AM Aeromexi
319
9:37 PM
EDT TM
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL1719
DL Delta
319
9:37 PM
EDT TM
11:10 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3467
AM Aeromexi
320
9:48 PM
EDT TM
11:21 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL1056
DL Delta
320
9:48 PM
EDT TM
11:21 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AM3004
AM Aeromexi
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AM3051
AM Aeromexi
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL931
DL Delta
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL1656
DL Delta
319
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL3784
DL Delta
CR9
9:51 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL3823
DL Delta
CR9
12:23 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL3849
DL Delta
CR9
12:56 PM
EDT
2:39 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL3834
DL Delta
CR9
5:07 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL3826
DL Delta
CR9
5:16 PM
EDT
7:06 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Albany
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 33m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

DTW–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 47 319, 320, CR9 1h33-1h40 83% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 15 319, 320 1h33 83% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AM, DL
320 Airbus A320 – AM, DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (62 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to ALB direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,393
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
DTW → ALB
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
58%
Return
ALB → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ALB delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m to 1h 40m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Albany route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Flight time1h 33m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 61 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 33m to 1h 40m. The route covers 488 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ALB. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BOS, SDF, MSP, AUS, SRQ, MYR, NAS, IAH, LAS, SJU, IAD, ORD, BWI, DEN, DCA, PHL, RDU, CLT, ATL, CHS, MCO, LGA, MIA, RSW, MDW, TPA, BNA, FLL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALB to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to ALB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ALB ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.