Cheap Flights from TPA to ALB: When to Fly from Tampa to Albany

 

The cheapest times to fly from TPA to ALB are

• May 14th to June 3rd (except the week of May 21st)
• August 6th to November 18th
• December 24th to February 18th (except the week of February 5th)

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 TPA to ALB is late October. Prices can be as high as $806 for Sunday flights during early to mid April, or as low as $285 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Albany

Flying from Tampa, FL (TPA) to Albany, NY (ALB) will usually cost between $304 to $515 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $306. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid April, with an average price of $454. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $149 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 TPA to ALB flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the TPA to ALB flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Tampa. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, 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 $93 (23%) 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 $316. Return trip prices are from the ALB to TPA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from TPA to ALB can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 1 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 TPA to ALB while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from TPA to ALB? 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 Albany International Airport to Tampa International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1131 miles or 1820 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop TPA to ALB flight is about 3 hour 1 minutes.

How many flights go between Tampa, FL and Albany, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 75 available flights from TPA to ALB.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from TPA to ALB tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 32% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 10% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ALB heading for TPA about 15 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Albany, NY is about 17 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 15 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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