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$164+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Albany, NY (CAE - 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — ALB
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 12/46:38 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sun 12/76:10 amALB - CAE
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/23$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1110:20 amCAE - ALB
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Thu 12/45:06 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/76:04 amALB - CAE
2 stops6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Fri 12/197:05 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:37 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:13 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/212:03 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/101:40 pmALB - CAE
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/36:00 amCAE - ALB
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Sat 1/102:30 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/26$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/25:00 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Sat 1/102:30 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/25$418

Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$361
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One-way flight from Columbia Metropolitan to Albany Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Albany that are best for you.

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Depart

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ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 1/29

5:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Albany Intl

Mon 2/2

2:43 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$249

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/3

9:05 am-12:52 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Albany Intl

Tue 1/6

5:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$316

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 12/11

10:20 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/15

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$379

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

7:37 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

6:13 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 13m

$398

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/19

7:05 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$412

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 12/12

12:53 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/9

2:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$428

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/23

7:37 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

6:13 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 13m

$433

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/22

7:37 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

6:13 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 13m

$433

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/22

6:44 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$436

ColumbiaAlbany

CAE - ALB

CAEALB

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/21

6:09 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 26m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$448

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Deals found on 11/24

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Albany in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbia-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-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 Columbia to Albany

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Albany, New York (average of $76). Flying from Columbia to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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 CAE to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbia 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Albany, New York in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Columbia 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

CAE - ATL

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Columbia to Albany, New York in just under 3h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. The distance between Columbia and Albany, New York is about 725 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Albany, New York is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. Delta is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Albany, New York (average of $76). Flying from Columbia to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbia to Albany

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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