How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York?

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York in about 5h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 57m. Columbia, Missouri and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 998 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($318), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York. This flight start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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

When flying from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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Round-trip from	$308 (United Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$719

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COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/7

11:20 am-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/11

4:55 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$388

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Sat 11/7

10:24 am-6:45 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$394

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ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Thu 12/3

8:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Albany Intl

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$438

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Wed 12/2

11:25 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$445

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Fri 12/4

8:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/9

4:45 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$478

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Fri 12/4

11:25 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/7

5:45 am-9:23 pm

2 stops16h 38m

$567

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Sat 12/5

8:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/5

4:45 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$721

ColumbiaAlbany

COU Columbia Regional - ALB Albany Intl

COUALB

Columbia Regional

Mon 11/30

3:00 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/9

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$722

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-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 Columbia, Missouri-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-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 Columbia, Missouri-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $506 and $664 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $308 on United Airlines (Dec 2-Dec 6).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Columbia to Albany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,422 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,422 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,422 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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How long is the flight from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York?
Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York in about 5h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 57m. Columbia, Missouri and Albany, New York are separated by a distance of 998 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($318), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York. This flight start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbia to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbia to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbia to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $506 and $664 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $308 on United Airlines (Dec 2-Dec 6).

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Columbia, Missouri to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $506 and $664 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $308 on United Airlines (Dec 2-Dec 6).