Cheap Flights from ERI to ALB: When to Fly from Erie to Albany

 

The cheapest times to fly from ERI to ALB are

• January 1st to April 1st
• April 30th to May 13th
• October 22nd to November 18th
• early December

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 ERI to ALB is early December. Prices can be as high as $640 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $196 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Albany

Flying from Erie, PA (ERI) to Albany, NY (ALB) will usually cost between $198 to $497 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $221. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $460. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $239 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $328 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ERI to ALB flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ERI to ALB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Erie. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.62, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. 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 $131 (33%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $250. Return trip prices are from the ALB to ERI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ERI 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 34 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 ERI to ALB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Albany International Airport to Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 328 miles or 528 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ERI to ALB flight is about 1 hour 34 minutes.

How many flights go between Erie, PA and Albany, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 19 available flights from ERI to ALB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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