Cheap Flights from Albany to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Albany to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Albany to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Albany to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Albany to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
ALB - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
ALB - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
ALB - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
ALB - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
ALB - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
ALB - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Albany to Detroit flight facts
Distance
488 mi
785 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Detroit is in the same time zone as Albany.
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Windsor Locks - Detroit · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Albany - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights White Plains - Detroit · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights Binghamton - Detroit · Binghamton is 117 mi from Albany
Flights Syracuse - Detroit · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Flights Burlington - Detroit · Burlington is 123 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from Albany to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ALB - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 26,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ALB - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ALB - DTW
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ALB - DTW
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ALB - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ALB - DTW
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Albany to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Albany to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Albany to Detroit.
Albany and Detroit are about 488 miles (785 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 488-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Albany.
Departures from Albany: Albany Intl (ALB). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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