Cheap Flights from New York to Albany
Cheap Flights from New York to Albany
Looking for cheap flights from New York 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 New York to Albany 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 New York to Albany for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-29
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
LGA - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
New York to Albany flight facts
Distance
141 mi
228 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Albany is in the same time zone as New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Philadelphia - Albany · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights New York - Worcester · Worcester is 104 mi from Albany
Flights New York - Saranac Lake · Saranac Lake is 115 mi from Albany
Flights New York - White Plains · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights New York - Syracuse · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from New York to Albany
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 26,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 30,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
LGA - ALB
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York 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 New York to Albany.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Albany.
New York and Albany are about 141 miles (228 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 141-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m 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 New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). 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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