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The cheapest times to fly from LWS to ALB are

  • January 1st to March 11th (except the weeks of February 5th and February 19th)
  • April 16th to May 27th
  • August 20th to September 23rd
  • October 15th 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 LWS to ALB is late January. Prices can be as high as $1272 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $478 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Albany

Flying from Lewiston, ID (LWS) to Albany, NY (ALB) will usually cost between $598 to $1032 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 $605. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1039. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $434 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $776 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LWS to ALB flight.

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

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LWS to ALB Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the LWS to ALB flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Lewiston. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below 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 $227 (25%) 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 $678. Return trip prices are from the ALB to LWS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LWS to ALB can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 47 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 LWS to ALB while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, NY

  • 146 miles (235 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 32.43% less expensive than ALB
  • 1-layover flights available

See LWS to JFK flights

Destination alternative #2: Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY

  • 87 miles (140 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 16.57% less expensive than ALB
  • 2-layover flights available

See LWS to SWF flights

Destination alternative #3: Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, MA

  • 145 miles (233 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 30.11% less expensive than ALB
  • 1-layover flights available

See LWS to BOS flights

Destination alternative #4: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, NJ

  • 143 miles (230 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 19.02% less expensive than ALB
  • 1-layover flights available

See LWS to EWR flights

Destination alternative #5: Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field Airport (BGM) in Binghamton, NY

  • 117 miles (188 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 12.83% less expensive than ALB
  • 2-layover flights available

See LWS to BGM flights

Destination alternative #6: Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT

  • 80 miles (129 km) away from ALB
  • Usually 7.67% less expensive than ALB
  • 2-layover flights available

See LWS to BDL flights

 

Flight Hacking LWS to ALB

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LWS to ALB — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Salt Lake City, UT (LWS > SLC > ALB)

  • Price for both tickets: $656
  • Average savings: $120 (15.41%)

See LWS to SLC flights

Hack #2: Denver, CO (LWS > DEN > ALB)

  • Price for both tickets: $741
  • Average savings: $35 (4.51%)

See LWS to DEN flights

Hack #3: Minneapolis, MN (LWS > MSP > ALB)

  • Price for both tickets: $751
  • Average savings: $25 (3.22%)

See LWS to MSP flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

How far away is it from Albany International Airport to Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2115 miles or 3404 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LWS to ALB flight is about 4 hour 47 minutes.

How many flights go between Lewiston, ID and Albany, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 17 available flights from LWS to ALB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code LWS
Origination airport name Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport
City Lewiston, ID
Country the United States
Latitude 46.4
Longitude -117

Return Airport

Destination code ALB
Destination airport name Albany International Airport
City Albany, NY
Country the United States
Latitude 42.7
Longitude -73.8

 

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