How to get from Albany to Washington

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Philadelphia: about 5h 38m including the connection.

Flights from Albany to Washington

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Philadelphia
5h 38m
connection option
1
straight-line distance
311 mi (501 km)
fastest
Via Philadelphia
5h 38m
with the connection
Albany to Philadelphia flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Washington

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +14° by day and +4° at night, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+6° −2° 8 days
Feb
+9° −1° 10 days
Mar
+15° +3° 8 days
Apr
+20° +8° 11 days
May
+24° +13° 12 days
Jun
+29° +18° 12 days
Jul
+31° +21° 16 days
Aug
+30° +20° 13 days
Sep
+26° +17° 11 days
Oct
+20° +10° 8 days
Nov
+14° +4° 8 days
Dec
+9° 0° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albany to Washington?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.
What is the fastest way to fly from Albany to Washington?
Via Philadelphia: 1h 25m to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 5h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How far is Washington from Albany?
311 mi (501 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.