United States · 318 miles (511 km)

Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB): American Airlines. The two airports are 318 miles (511 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, New York and Raleigh/Durham and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to ALB

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DCA to ALB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to ALB with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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    Allegiant Air logo
  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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    Breeze Airways logo

DCA to ALB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to ALB?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Albany (ALB).

How far is Washington from Albany by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Albany (ALB) are 318 miles (511 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to ALB award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DCA to ALB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to ALB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Washington and Albany?

The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), New York (LGA), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Detroit (DTW) and Charlotte (CLT). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.