Cheap Flights from Richmond to Albany
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August 30 - September 25
RIC - Albany
$300
$212
Round trip
August 30 - September 11
RIC - Albany
$313
$223
Round trip
August 29 - September 25
RIC - Albany
$300
$231
Round trip
August 26 - September 25
RIC - Albany
$300
$240
Round trip
August 26 - August 28
RIC - Albany
$358
$240
Round trip
August 29 - September 11
RIC - Albany
$312
$242
Round trip
September 6 - September 25
RIC - Albany
$299
$242
Round trip
August 26 - September 11
RIC - Albany
$307
$251
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August 14 - September 11
RIC - Albany
$297
$290
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August 17 - September 11
RIC - Albany
$299
$296
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Richmond to Albany
How much is a round trip from Richmond to Albany
Regular price: $260 - $427
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Albany is $260-$427. The current lowest deal is $212 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 30-Sep 25.
now $212
Low $260
High $427
The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Albany
The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Albany is January, with a median price of $164. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $425. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $164
July
Flights from $425
Direct flights from Richmond to Albany
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Breeze Airways
Allegiant Air
JetBlue Airways
Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Albany
Wed, Jun 17
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
American Airlines
$497
$776
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
JetBlue Airways
$422
$474
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
United Airlines
$391
$768
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
Southwest Airlines
$357
$567
One-way
Wed, Jul 8
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
American Airlines
$332
$356
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
RIC - Albany
Richmond (RIC) - Albany (ALB)
Breeze Airways
$340
$368
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Albany
Aug 26 - Aug 28
$358 → $240
33%
Aug 30 - Sep 11
$313 → $223
29%
Aug 30 - Sep 25
$300 → $212
29%
Aug 29 - Sep 11
$312 → $242
22%
Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Albany
Richmond - Albany route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Richmond to Albany are below the typical level, with a median price of $327.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $164.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 7h 36m on average
Flights from Richmond to Albany typically involve 2 stopovers, with an average flight duration of 7h 36m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Deals are frequent, with 1 deal per day
Deals for flights from Richmond to Albany are frequent, with approximately 1 deal per day.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers 12 deals on this route
United Airlines has offered 12 deals for flights from Richmond to Albany historically.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking in January for better prices
Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $164 for this route.
Richmond main airports to depart from
Richmond International (RIC)
Richmond International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Albany, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~10 km from Richmond city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$212
Albany main airports to arrive at
Albany International (ALB)
Albany International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Richmond to Albany.
📍 ~12 km from Albany city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$212
Airports nearby Albany used as alternative
Bradley International (BDL)
Bradley International is a strong alternative for Albany travelers, offering a balance of proximity and expanded flight options.
📍 ~135 km from Albany (reachable by car, requires a cross-state drive into Connecticut).
💸 Flights from ~$98
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Syracuse Hancock International provides a secondary regional alternative with reliable regional hub options.
📍 ~220 km from Albany (reachable by car, nearly a 2-hour drive).
💸 Flights from ~$247
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport offers a low-stress, small terminal experience for travelers.
📍 ~105 km from Albany (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$246
Westchester County (HPN)
Westchester County is convenient for domestic East Coast routes and offers easier access than major NYC hubs.
📍 ~175 km from Albany (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$246
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International is a massive international gateway with global connectivity for long-haul needs.
📍 ~230 km from Albany (reachable by car, significant distance and potential for heavy traffic).
💸 Flights from ~$249
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From RIC
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Aug 10
Albany, United States
81% AI deal score
$1,998
$708
Save $1,290
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Jul 12
Albany, United States
72% AI deal score
$1,338
$1,006
Save $332
From RIC
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Jul 09
Albany, United States
36% AI deal score
$1,499