Golf trips from Albany
Golf trips from Albany sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Albany ranks tied for 38th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (8 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Albany on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Albany
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George & Saratoga Lake George and Saratoga Springs, New York | ~1.1 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Turning Stone Verona, New York | ~2.3 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Bethpage State Park Farmingdale, New York | ~3.9 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Cape Cod Massachusetts | ~4.9 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Niagara Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario | ~6 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Peek'n Peak Findley Lake (Clymer), New York | ~7.3 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Albany
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | ALB → LGA then about 45 min drive | 1h 01m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, United, JetBlue |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | ALB → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 1h 56m | Year-round | Breeze, Avelo |
| Myrtle Beach $ Value | ALB → MYR then about 10 min to central Myrtle Beach, about 20 min to the Dunes and TPC, about 35 min to Barefoot (North Myrtle Beach) or Caledonia (Pawleys Island) drive | 2h 10m | Year-round | Allegiant, Southwest |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | ALB → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 32m | Year-round | Breeze, Delta |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | ALB → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 33m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | ALB → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 3h 01m | Year-round | Southwest, JetBlue, Breeze |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | ALB → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 4h 07m | Year-round | Southwest, United |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | ALB → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 4h 07m | Year-round | Southwest, United |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | ALB → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 4h 07m | Year-round | Southwest, United |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | ALB → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 3h 04m | Seasonal: Oct–Jun | Southwest, JetBlue |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | ALB → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 48m | Seasonal: May–Dec | American |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | ALB → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 5h 22m | Seasonal: Aug–Feb | Southwest |
| St. George $$ Moderate | ALB → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 5h 22m | Seasonal: Aug–Feb | Southwest |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Albany?
From ALB, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Bethpage State Park, Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Orlando, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Streamsong, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Las Vegas, St. George during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Albany?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Lake George & Saratoga (~1.1 hrs), Turning Stone (~2.3 hrs), Bethpage State Park (~3.9 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Bethpage State Park, Pinehurst, Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.