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£488+ Cheap flights to Albany, New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ALB
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Albany, NY in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Albany. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Fri 25/912:15
LHR
-
ALB
1 stop15h 44m
Finnair
Mon 28/908:00
ALB
-
LHR
2 stops21h 15m
Finnair
Deal found 17/7£699
Wed 2/1209:00
LHR
-
ALB
2 stops30h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 6/1219:25
ALB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/7£710
Wed 18/1109:00
LHR
-
ALB
2 stops17h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 2/1211:24
ALB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7£717
Thu 24/909:15
LHR
-
ALB
1 stop12h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 29/910:50
ALB
-
LHR
2 stops17h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/7£718
Fri 25/916:40
LHR
-
ALB
1 stop31h 06m
Lufthansa
Mon 28/914:53
ALB
-
LHR
1 stop11h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/7£732

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Find the latest flights to Albany in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 July 2026.

Return from

£699

One-way from

£488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£956
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 25/9-28/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 59m total
  • London to Albany
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 06m total
  • London to Albany
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£292 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease (£76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

09:00-10:27

2 stops30h 27m

Albany Intl

Sun 6/12

19:25-06:40

1 stop30h 15m

£710

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

09:00-21:17

2 stops17h 17m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/12

11:24-07:55

1 stop15h 31m

£717

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

13:10-22:30

1 stop14h 20m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/12

11:41-07:50

1 stop15h 09m

£739

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

06:35-21:17

2 stops18h 42m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/11

17:00-12:00

1 stop14h 00m

£748
Fastest return journey

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

06:50-17:42

2 stops15h 52m

Albany Intl

Tue 29/9

14:53-09:20

2 stops13h 27m

£752

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

16:40-23:58

1 stop12h 18m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/9

19:35-09:40

2 stops57h 05m

£759

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

08:00-23:58

2 stops20h 58m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/9

10:00-06:55

1 stop15h 55m

£767
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

09:15-21:21

1 stop17h 06m

£488

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

09:55-23:09

2 stops18h 14m

£491

LondonAlbany

LHR - ALB

LHRALB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

06:15-19:05

2 stops17h 50m

£800

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Albany

How long is the flight to Albany?

On average, a flight from London to Albany takes 12 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Albany from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Albany?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Albany are British Airways, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £355
British Airways
British Airways
From £380
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £523
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £512

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Albany?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Albany are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany ranges from 56.0 - 93.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Albany when rainfall is around 56.0 mm.

Temperature in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated 17 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,121 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Albany

Getting around Albany

This city has a great public bus network. The buses run throughout the week, though Sundays and public holidays tend to have a limited service. Traditional yellow taxi cabs are also in abundance.

Getting to the city from the airport

Flights to Albany land at Albany International Airport, which has ample parking and its own taxi or limousine service. One hot local tip for visiting this part of the world: taxis and limousines both cost the same so you can arrive at your hotel in real style in a stretch limo if you like! There are also regular shuttle bus services to specific hotels in the city (and of course you can make requests).

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany?

    If you book a flight to Albany, you will be flying into Albany Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Albany Intl (ALB) is located 7.4 mi from the center of Albany.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Albany if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Albany on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Albany?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Albany.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Albany depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Albany, London offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 7 minutes).

  • Does Albany Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Albany Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Albany Intl?

    Yes. Albany Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Baymont by Wyndham Latham is the closest property to Albany Intl (0.0 mi away from Albany Intl).

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