Dulles to Albany (IAD–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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325 mi airlines 29/wk
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UA4812
UA United
ERJ
8:35 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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UA4317
UA United
ERJ
12:35 PM
EDT
2:06 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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UA4926
UA United
E145
5:24 PM
EDT
7:01 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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UA3265
UA United
9:56 PM
EDT
11:27 PM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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UA4321
UA United
E145
10:15 PM
EDT
11:44 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA4970
UA United
ERJ
8:16 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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UA4889
UA United
ERJ
10:30 AM
EDT
12:22 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4942
UA United
ERJ
2:41 PM
EDT
4:22 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4235
UA United
ERJ
7:24 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to Albany
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 325 mi 1h 29m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

IAD–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 325 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 E145, ERJ 1h29-1h37 68% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 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, IAD to ALB direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,451
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
IAD → ALB
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
100%
Return
ALB → IAD
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → ALB delays →

Other ways to reach Albany from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric IAD→ALB DCA→ALB BWI→ALB
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 29 52 72
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 17m 1h
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Albany International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
325 mi / 523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m to 1h 37m.
Getting to IAD

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

Key statistics for the Dulles to Albany route.
Route details
Distance325 mi / 523 km
Flight time1h 29m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 29m to 1h 37m. The route covers 325 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from IAD to ALB. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TTN, TEB, HPN, PSM, BWI, YNG, OXC, BOS, DCA, GYY, MDW, CAE, UST, OCF, ISM, SDF, HVN, SFB, PIE, SUA, BCT, MSP, APF, NAS, DAL, FMY, HOU, YYR, AUS, IAH, SCF, AUA, LAS, SJU, SNN, DTW, MIA, LGA, ATL, ORD, CHS, DEN, PHL, RDU, MCO, RSW, CLT, PGD, TPA, BNA, FLL, SRQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALB to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and BWI. 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.

Flights from IAD to ALB

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 29 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 29 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 325 miles (523 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via TTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).