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$119+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Albany, NY (ALB)

CHI — ALB
Oct 10 — Oct 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Albany Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Albany

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany

Tue 10/64:45 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Wed 10/72:50 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 9/8$262
Fri 10/27:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 19m
Tue 10/65:05 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Deal found 9/10$266
Fri 12/48:50 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 12/87:50 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 9/9$266
Wed 10/211:05 pm -
2 stops8h 15m
Sat 10/249:35 am -
2 stops8h 50m
Deal found 9/8$267
Fri 10/25:10 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Wed 10/76:00 am -
1 stop5h 29m
Deal found 9/8$276
Fri 10/306:44 pm -
1 stop3h 43m
Tue 11/36:00 am -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 9/8$276
Sat 10/104:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Thu 10/157:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 10m
Deal found 9/10$282
Wed 10/289:35 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Sat 10/315:40 am -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 9/8$286
Fri 10/95:29 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Tue 10/137:23 pm -
Nonstop2h 52m
Deal found 9/8$292
Sat 10/38:10 am -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 10/55:35 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 9/8$292
Fri 10/306:00 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Fri 10/307:06 pm -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 9/8$295
Fri 10/27:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 19m
Tue 10/137:23 pm -
Nonstop2h 52m
Deal found 9/8$301

Find flight deals from Chicago to Albany

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Albany Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Albany Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Albany Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Albany Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Albany Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Albany Intl.

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ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

1:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

5:05 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

10:35 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/6

3:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

5:50 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/10

9:37 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/7

9:29 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/7

6:44 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/6

5:09 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/4

6:45 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$148

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Albany

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Albany in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Albany

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 CHI to ALB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Albany, New York

The most flights from CHI to ALB are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $288 and $392 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $262 on Southwest (Oct 6-Oct 7).

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Albany, New York is 55 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 Chicago to Albany, New York?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Albany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Albany. You should not have trouble finding flights to Albany Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Albany airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.4 mi journey from Albany Intl (ALB) to Albany’s city center.

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

    Departing from Chicago to Albany, New York will take you 1h 45m. The distance from Chicago to Albany, New York is about 715 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $222, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Albany, New York and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $245 and $293, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $140 and $174, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Albany, New York on time: SkyWest Airlines (73%), Air Canada (71%), Air New Zealand (71%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Albany, New York is $106. On average you can expect to pay $322. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), can usually be booked for $237.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Albany, New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York (average of $306). Flying from Chicago to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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 Chicago to Albany

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$293Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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