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

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New York to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and ALB, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
HPN ~2h 25m OXC ~2h 37m TEB ~2h 41m BOS ~3h 25m PHL ~3h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,361
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
82%
Return
ALB → JFK
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
82%
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 13 –
Departure OTP 68% – –
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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, OXC, TEB, BOS, PHL, LGA, UST, SUA, MSP, APF, NAS, DAL, AUS, IAH, AUA, LAS, MIA, IAD, SNN, CLT, DCA, ATL, CHS, TPA, DTW, MCO, RSW, ORD, RDU, FLL, BNA, SJU, SRQ, DEN 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).