Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Albany International Airport (ALB): what you need to know
Leave enough time to make your JFK to ALB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and ALB:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Albany International Airport (ALB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport flight is £114. A return fare is currently £240. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from JFK to ALB, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Albany International Airport (ALB)
If you're getting in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALB:
Grab an Albany International Airport rental car and discover Albany and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Albany International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
ALB is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Albany International Airport to central Albany has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 miles away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Albany International Airport (ALB)
August is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Albany in April.
The warmest month in Albany is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Albany International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to ALB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Albany has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 130 miles south of Albany, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
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