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$139+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ALB
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/243:15 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 3/314:27 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/118:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Wed 3/186:00 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/122:51 pm
CMH
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ALB
2 stops19h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:00 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop27h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/246:10 am
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Tue 3/314:10 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/38:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
Sat 3/74:58 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/115:45 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Wed 3/1812:40 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/126:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Mon 3/162:12 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop5h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/125:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Mon 3/165:35 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/242:25 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 2/274:50 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/208:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 19m
Delta
Fri 5/226:30 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/206:15 am
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Fri 5/227:10 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$340

Find flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$299
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$418
From Columbus to Albany Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Albany that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 3/24

3:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

4:27 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$299

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 3/24

6:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

4:10 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$308

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 3/3

8:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

Albany Intl

Sat 3/7

4:58 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$311

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Wed 3/11

5:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 3/18

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$319

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/16

2:12 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$325

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Thu 3/12

5:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/16

5:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 30m

$330

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 2/24

2:25 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Albany Intl

Fri 2/27

4:50 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$332

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Fri 2/20

8:10 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Albany Intl

Mon 2/23

2:30 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$346

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 01m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$367

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/1

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

$367

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Albany

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Columbus to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus to Albany by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Albany, you will be flying into Albany Intl. Albany Intl (ALB) is just 7.4 mi from the center of the city. Albany Intl is the only Albany airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 4 airlines have flights to Albany Intl from Columbus on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $311, American Airlines can have you in Albany, New York from Columbus in 3h 52m. The distance between Columbus and Albany, New York is about 507 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Delta, at $226, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Delta is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $138 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 Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $143 and $148, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Columbus to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$226Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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