Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albany
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Albany
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Albany? 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 Detroit to Albany vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,500–7,500 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 Detroit to Albany for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
DTW - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 6,500 Pts + $12.3
2026-11-21
DTW - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
DTW - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
DTW - ALB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Detroit to Albany 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
Albany is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Cleveland - Albany · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - White Plains · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights Detroit - Binghamton · Binghamton is 117 mi from Albany
Flights Detroit - Syracuse · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Flights Detroit - Burlington · Burlington is 123 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Albany
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DTW - ALB
First | 1 Stop
From 26,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DTW - ALB
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DTW - ALB
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DTW - ALB
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DTW - ALB
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
DTW - ALB
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 43,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Albany 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 Detroit to Albany.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Albany.
Detroit and Albany 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.
Albany is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Albany: Albany Intl (ALB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albany, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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