Newark to Albany (EWR–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
IAD Dulles 3h 45m AVAZEJA → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 4h 1m TPUA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 7m MTN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 26m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 48m AFDLLY → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 52m AASNUA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 23m ACAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 24m ACUA → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 43m UA → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 44m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps EWR Routes ALB Routes EWR Live Flights ALB Live Flights EWR Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Newark flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
IAD ~3h 45m DCA ~4h 1m BWI ~4h 7m DTW ~4h 26m RDU ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,663
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
EWR → ALB
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
63%
Return
ALB → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric EWR→ALB TEB→ALB LGA→ALB
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 2
Weekly flights – 1 14
Departure OTP 87% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Albany flights · New York (LGA) to Albany flights · New York (JFK) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 Newark.
EWR: EDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Albany route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to ALB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ALB to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).