Cheap Flights from ALB to EWR: When to Fly from Albany to Newark

The cheapest times to fly from ALB to EWR are

• December 3rd to November 18th (except the weeks of December 10th, December 24th, May 7th, May 14th, July 23rd, and July 30th)

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 ALB to EWR is early September. Prices can be as high as $579 for Thursday flights during early August, or as low as $311 for Monday flights around early September.

When to Fly to Newark

Flying from Albany, NY (ALB) to Newark, NJ (EWR) will usually cost between $325 to $327 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $323. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $361. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $38 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $327 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ALB to EWR flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ALB to EWR 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 $1.42, which is above average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Monday is usually the cheapest day to fly to EWR, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ALB. Thursdays 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 $11 (3%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Monday and returning a week later will cost an average of $325. Return trip prices are from the EWR to ALB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ALB to EWR can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 14 minutes may 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 a nonstop flight from ALB to EWR while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Newark Liberty International Airport to Albany International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 143 miles or 230 kilometers.

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

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

How many flights go between Albany, NY and Newark, NJ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 45 available flights from ALB to EWR.

Airport Location Info

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