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

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New York to Albany
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 146 mi 0h 40m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

JFK–ALB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Cape Air and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 146 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 – – 86% – –
9K Cape Air 0 – – 86% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 86% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9K + B6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,543
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.
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 3 1 4
Weekly flights 1 13 1
Flight time 0h 40m 1h 8m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 86% – –
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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
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 approximately 0h 40m. The route covers 146 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Cape Air, American Airlines and JetBlue.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JFK to ALB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, HPN, OXC, BED, PSM, BOS, YNG, HYA, FRG, SYR, YYZ, YUL, BUF, PHL, PWK, CAE, PWM, UST, HHH, ATW, SUS, SDF, YYR, LGA, MKE, SUA, MSP, BCT, VRB, PBI, PGD, NAS, APF, MCI, DAL, OPF, MIA, SJU, AUS, IAH, AUA, LAS, PSP, SNN, BUY, CHS, ORD, IAD, DCA, CLT, MCO, DTW, RDU, ATL, TPA, BNA, FLL, SRQ, RSW, DEN, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Cape Air, American Airlines and JetBlue. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to ALB ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 146 miles (235 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 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 New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).