Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB) flights
PSA Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Albany International Airport, with about 24 flights a week in July 2026. The 318-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 318 mi · 512 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying DCA to ALB
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 17 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 54,993 | 1h 28m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 6,419 | 1h 20m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 3,334 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to ALB flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 10:26pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5028American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:05am | 9:36am | 27 | 73% |
| AA 2151American Airlines | 12:59pm | 2:23pm | 22 | 59% |
| AA 1238American Airlines | 2:59pm | 4:23pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 5501American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:39pm | 6:11pm | 23 | 71% |
| AA 5065American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:26pm | 11:57pm | 30 | 53% |
Is DCA to ALB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 1,188 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (76%), those around 10pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (63%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,188 | 66% | 29 min | 5.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 310 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 130 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 35 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 123 | 58% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 199 | 58% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 308 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 110 | 6,475 | |
| September 2025 | 82 | 4,727 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 6,483 | |
| November 2025 | 81 | 4,070 | |
| December 2025 | 81 | 4,478 | |
| January 2026 | 78 | 3,954 | |
| February 2026 | 73 | 4,142 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 4,599 | |
| April 2026 | 108 | 5,420 | |
| May 2026 | 116 | 6,329 | |
| June 2026 | 100 | 6,663 | |
| July 2026 | 106 | 7,406 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.