Cheap Flights from ABY to JFK: When to Fly from Albany to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from ABY to JFK are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)
• July 30th 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 ABY to JFK is late January. Prices can be as high as $722 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $256 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Albany, GA (ABY) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $266 to $549 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $279. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $540. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $260 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $352 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ABY to JFK flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ABY to JFK flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Albany. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to JFK, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ABY. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $156 (34%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $302. Return trip prices are from the JFK to ABY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ABY to JFK can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 31 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 ABY to JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ABY to JFK? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 855 miles or 1376 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ABY to JFK?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ABY to JFK flight is about 2 hour 31 minutes.

How many flights go between Albany, GA and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from ABY to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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