Dulles to Albany (IAD–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–ALB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 28 | E145, ERJ | 1h28-1h38 | Star Alliance | SN | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Albany from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→ALB | DCA→ALB | BWI→ALB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 67 | 37 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 1h 20m | 1h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · ALB: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–ALB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to ALB
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to ALB ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).