Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport.
To ensure you catch your RDU to ALB flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Albany (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Avelo Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport.
Avelo Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RDU to ALB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between RDU and ALB:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Albany International Airport (ALB)
C$98 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$235. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from RDU to ALB, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to ALB.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU land at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Albany International Airport (ALB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALB instead:
Grab an Albany International Airport rental car and discover Albany and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Albany International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
ALB is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
From Albany International Airport, Albany is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Albany International Airport (ALB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Albany in April.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Albany, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to ALB in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Albany, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 209 kilometres south to New York to tick off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 322 kilometres south of Albany. No journey is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.