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

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DL5268
DL Delta
CR9
11:37 AM
EDT TC
12:47 PM
EDT
1h 10m
33%
M T W T F S S
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DL5454
DL Delta
CR9
5:55 AM
EDT
6:58 AM
EDT
1h 3m
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DL5238
DL Delta
CR9
12:25 PM
EDT TM
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 4m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 48m AVNHUA → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 3h 50m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 5h WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 12m AAAMDL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Albany flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 14m AADLNK → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 5h 31m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 32m AABADL → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 43m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
ORD Chicago 5h 48m AAASDL → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Albany
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 136 mi 1h 10m nonstop

LGA–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 136 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LGA Routes ALB Routes LGA Live Flights ALB Live Flights LGA Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to New York flights
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 7 CR9 1h10 76% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
IAD ~3h 48m DCA ~3h 50m MDW ~5h 0m CLT ~5h 8m RDU ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,168
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
86%
Return
ALB → LGA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
91%
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 JFK→ALB TEB→ALB
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 6
Weekly flights 7 – 1
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 49m –
Departure OTP 76% – –
New York (JFK) to Albany flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Albany flights · White Plains (HPN) 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 10m gate to gate.
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 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 136 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LGA to ALB: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago Midway.
Yes, return flights from ALB to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, 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 LGA to ALB

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ALB is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 136 miles (219 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).