New York to Albany (JFK–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TJ Tradewind
PC12
3:30 PM
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4:19 PM
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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 4h 11m AMBACI → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 50m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 51m AAAFAM → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 5h 4m AAAFAM → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 23m AA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AAAFAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 38m AAB6DL → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AFAMB6 → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 55m AAAFAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
CHS Charleston 6h 8m AFATB6 → MX Charleston (CHS) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Albany
4 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 146 mi 0h 49m nonstop

JFK–ALB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Tradewind Aviation and Cape Air lead the route. The flight covers 146 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore JFK Routes ALB Routes JFK Live Flights ALB Live Flights JFK Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to New York flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 1 – – 81% – –
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 PC12 0h49 81% – –
9K Cape Air 0 – – 81% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 81% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
PC12 Pilatus PC-12 – TJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9K + B6 + TJ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to ALB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SYR ~3h 31m PVD ~3h 35m IAD ~4h 11m BUF ~4h 16m DTW ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,505
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
JFK → ALB
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
58%
Return
ALB → JFK
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from New York

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric JFK→ALB LGA→ALB TEB→ALB
Distance from JFK – 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 4
Weekly flights 1 7 –
Flight time 0h 49m 1h 19m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 81% – –
New York (LGA) to Albany flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Albany flights · White Plains (HPN) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
146 mi / 235 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Albany route.
Route details
Distance146 mi / 235 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 146 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from JFK to ALB: JetBlue, Tradewind Aviation, Cape Air and American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Raleigh-Durham.
Yes, return flights from ALB to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA, TEB and HPN. 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 JFK to ALB

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Tradewind Aviation, Cape Air and American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ALB is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 146 miles (235 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).