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

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New York to Albany
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 136 mi 1h 2m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

LGA–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 136 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 13 CR9 1h02-1h08 31% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to ALB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HPN ~2h 24m BOS ~3h 24m CAE ~5h 33m SDF ~5h 59m ISM ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
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
LGA → ALB
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
84%
Return
ALB → LGA
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
31%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from New York

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric LGA→ALB TEB→ALB HPN→ALB
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 13 – –
Flight time 1h 2m 0h 41m 0h 34m
Departure OTP 31% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Albany flights · White Plains (HPN) to Albany flights · Ewing Township (TTN) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
136 mi / 219 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 8m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Albany route.
Route details
Distance136 mi / 219 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 19 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 2m to 1h 8m. The route covers 136 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from LGA to ALB. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, BOS, CAE, SDF, ISM, MSP, BCT, APF, NAS, DAL, SJU, AUS, HOU, IAH, AUA, MYR, SCF, IAD, DCA, MDW, DTW, DEN, ORD, ATL, MIA, MCO, CLT, SRQ, CHS, RDU, FLL, TPA, BNA and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALB to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, HPN and TTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LGA to ALB

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ALB ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 136 miles (219 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 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 Teterboro (TEB), White Plains (HPN) and Ewing Township (TTN).