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$89+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Albany, NY (ALB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Tue 7/7
Tue 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albany

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/108:05 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/134:36 pm
ALB
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ORD
2 stops20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:56 pm
BMI
-
ALB
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 7/47:54 pm
ALB
-
BMI
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/411:28 am
MLI
-
ALB
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Fri 7/107:56 pm
ALB
-
MLI
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/3112:20 pm
ORD
-
ALB
2 stops7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/78:02 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:00 pm
STL
-
ALB
1 stop5h 17m
Delta
Wed 7/295:45 am
ALB
-
STL
1 stop7h 02m
Delta
Deal found 6/3$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:19 pm
BMI
-
ALB
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Sat 7/42:48 pm
ALB
-
BMI
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:08 am
MLI
-
ALB
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 7/117:54 pm
ALB
-
MLI
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/312:20 pm
ORD
-
ALB
2 stops7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/107:53 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop17h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:10 am
STL
-
ALB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Wed 9/238:35 am
ALB
-
STL
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:55 am
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/104:32 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops16h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/312:09 pm
BMI
-
ALB
2 stops10h 01m
Delta
Thu 7/96:00 am
ALB
-
BMI
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:48 am
ORD
-
ALB
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 9/68:13 pm
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$327

Find flight deals from Illinois to Albany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Albany flight deals. Data was last updated June 7, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Albany that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonAlbany

BMI - ALB

BMIALB

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/1

5:56 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 21m

Albany Intl

Sat 7/4

9:01 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$314

BloomingtonAlbany

BMI - ALB

BMIALB

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/3

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Albany Intl

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

$319

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/4

6:08 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Albany Intl

Sat 7/11

7:54 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 47m

$319

BloomingtonAlbany

BMI - ALB

BMIALB

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/3

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Albany Intl

Tue 7/7

5:45 am-3:34 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$324

BloomingtonAlbany

BMI - ALB

BMIALB

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 7/3

12:09 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Albany Intl

Wed 7/8

12:25 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops11h 23m

$329

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/4

6:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Albany Intl

Fri 7/10

5:45 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$329

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

2:29 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/7

8:10 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$338

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Thu 6/18

6:52 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 20m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/22

8:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$339
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

8:05 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Albany Intl

Thu 8/20

6:05 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$349

ChampaignAlbany

CMI - ALB

CMIALB

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 10/27

6:30 am-11:57 am

1 stop4h 27m

Albany Intl

Sat 10/31

1:00 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$350

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $113). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 7, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Albany, New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Albany. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 7, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Wednesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Albany, New York?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Albany, New York is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Albany. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Albany from Illinois, you will be flying to Albany Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Albany Intl (ALB) is located 7.4 mi from the center of Albany.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Albany, New York?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Albany, New York can take about 2h 13m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $338. Airlines will cover a distance of 720 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Albany, New York are Southwest ($56), American Airlines ($110), and United Airlines ($111).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Albany, New York?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Albany, New York is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - Albany Intl or Chicago Midway - Albany Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Albany, New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York consider choosing Qatar Airways (90%), Envoy Air (88%) or SkyWest Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Albany, New York?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York is generally $349, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $152. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $327 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Albany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Albany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $113). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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