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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL3784+1
DL Delta
CR9
7:25 AM
EDT TM
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL3823+1
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL3810
DL Delta
CR9
10:10 AM
EDT TM
11:51 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
CR9
2:30 PM
EDT TM
4:07 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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KE3201+2
KE Korean
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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AF2337
AF Air France
CR9
2:57 PM
EDT TM
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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DL4886
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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AM3197
AM Aeromexi
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AM3194
AM Aeromexi
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AF2468
AF Air France
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AM3196
AM Aeromexi
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WS5441
WS WestJet
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WS5450
WS WestJet
320
9:42 PM
EDT TM
11:18 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AM3467cs
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+1
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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KE3202+2
KE Korean
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL931+1
DL Delta
320
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL2996
DL Delta
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WS5401
WS WestJet
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3004+1
AM Aeromexi
320
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3051cs
AM Aeromexi
320
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL3784+1
DL Delta
CR9
9:45 AM
EDT TM
11:35 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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VS1894cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:21 PM
EDT TM
2:12 PM
EDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
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VS1856cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
12:23 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WS5410
WS WestJet
CR9
12:23 PM
EDT
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL3823+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:23 PM
EDT TM
2:13 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WS5525
WS WestJet
CR7
12:50 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL3810
DL Delta
CR9
12:50 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WS5414
WS WestJet
CR9
12:50 PM
EDT
2:38 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL3809
DL Delta
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT
6:52 PM
EDT
1h 46m
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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DL4886
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
4 carriers, 94 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 94 Flights/wk 488 mi 1h 33m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

DTW–ALB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 52 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 Also: AM, KE 41 320, CR9 1h33-1h41 72% SkyTeam AM, KE
AF Air France 13 320, CR9 1h36-1h38 72% SkyTeam
WS WestJet 11 320 1h36 72%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 72%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, AM, DL, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL, KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (54 flights/wk, 82%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WS (12 flights/wk, 18%)
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
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
94
Outbound / wk
102
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,522
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.

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 41m.
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 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights94 out / 102 return
1-stop connections52 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 41m. The route covers 488 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 94 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ALB. The return direction has about 102 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNG, TEB, YYZ, BUF, HVN, SYR, HPN, BOS, YUL, JFK, FRG, ATW, SDF, MKE, GSP, MSP, PWM, SUS, MCI, DAL, APF, PIE, PBI, YYR, MYR, NAS, AUS, IAH, MIA, SJU, SCF, LAS, IAD, DEN, ORD, DFW, RSW, PHL, BWI, DCA, ATL, CLT, CHS, MCO, MDW, LGA, RDU, BNA, TPA, FLL, SRQ 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 Air France, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and WestJet. With 94 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 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 196 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YNG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.