New York to Albany (JFK–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–ALB had nonstop service from JetBlue, Cape Air and American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 146 miles in 8h 54m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| 9K Cape Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Albany from New York
| Metric | JFK→ALB | LGA→ALB | TEB→ALB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h 54m | 1h 8m | – |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · ALB: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
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.
JFK–ALB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to ALB
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Albany International Airport (ALB) had nonstop service from JetBlue, Cape Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
JFK to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ALB is about 8 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 146 miles (235 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).