Cheap Flights from AVP to ALB: When to Fly from Wilkes-Barre to Albany

 

The cheapest times to fly from AVP to ALB are

• January 1st to April 1st (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
• April 30th to June 17th (except the week of May 21st)
• October 22nd to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from AVP to ALB is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $626 for Monday flights during late June, or as low as $216 for Saturday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Albany

Flying from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP) to Albany, NY (ALB) will usually cost between $216 to $471 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $216. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $449. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $233 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $316 can be considered a good price for a round-trip AVP to ALB flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the AVP to ALB route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the AVP to ALB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Wilkes-Barre. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.41, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to fly to ALB, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into AVP. Mondays are the most expensive days to fly to Albany, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Wilkes-Barre. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $85 (23%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $286. Return trip prices are from the ALB to AVP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from AVP to ALB can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 14 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from AVP to ALB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from AVP to ALB? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Albany International Airport to Wilkes Barre Scranton International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 139 miles or 224 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from AVP to ALB?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop AVP to ALB flight is about 1 hour 14 minutes.

How many flights go between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA and Albany, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from AVP to ALB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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