Los Angeles to Albany (LAX–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LAX Airport Page →
2,462 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 8h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 8h 37m 5EWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 37m AABAEI → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 8h 37m AAAZB6 → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 37m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 37m AAAFAM → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albany flights
DEN Denver 8h 37m AAACAF → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 37m AACZFJ → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
MCO Orlando 8h 37m AAADCM → ADB6EJA Orlando (MCO) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 8h 37m AADLQF → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,462 mi 8h 37m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–ALB had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in May 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 2,462 miles in 8h 37m.

Also explore LAX Routes ALB Routes LAX Live Flights ALB Live Flights LAX Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DTW ~8h 37m MDW ~8h 37m PHL ~8h 37m IAD ~8h 37m ATL ~8h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,465
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
LAX → ALB
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
86%
Return
ALB → LAX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric LAX→ALB SNA→ALB SBA→ALB
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 8h 37m 4h 36m 4h 49m
Departure OTP 73% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Albany flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Albany flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
2,462 mi / 3,963 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 37m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Albany route.
Route details
Distance2,462 mi / 3,963 km
Flight time8h 37m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 8h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 2,462 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to ALB: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Philadelphia.
Albany is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ALB to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SBA and PSP. 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 LAX to ALB

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Albany International Airport (ALB) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in May 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.

LAX to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ALB is about 8 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,462 miles (3,963 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago Midway and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and Palm Springs (PSP).