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$105+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/101:27 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1510:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/42:10 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/66:06 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop20h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:27 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:17 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:19 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop21h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2410:52 am
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:15 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop13h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2410:52 am
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/412:08 pm
ORD
-
ALB
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 4/114:55 pm
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:27 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/166:06 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop21h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/101:27 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1112:12 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop12h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/142:20 pm
MDW
-
ALB
2 stops18h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:41 pm
ALB
-
MDW
1 stop14h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 4/46:45 pm
MDW
-
ALB
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sun 4/127:35 pm
ALB
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 5/46:41 pm
MLI
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ALB
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 6/18:02 pm
ALB
-
MLI
1 stop4h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/99:55 am
STL
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ALB
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Sat 5/167:20 am
ALB
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STL
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$292

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 March 10, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

12:08 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Albany Intl

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-7:38 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$263

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/9

9:55 am-2:50 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Albany Intl

Sat 5/16

7:20 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$292
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Albany Intl

Tue 4/14

6:40 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$294

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

6:36 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop3h 42m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-8:43 am

1 stop3h 43m

$303

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

1:00 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Albany Intl

Mon 4/20

7:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$314

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/23

6:25 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Albany Intl

Thu 4/30

1:51 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$315

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/13

1:55 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Albany Intl

Mon 4/20

6:05 am-9:58 am

1 stop4h 53m

$315

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

2:40 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/25

1:04 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$319

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/4

4:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/8

5:55 pm-12:35 am

2 stops7h 40m

$325

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/24

3:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 19m

Albany Intl

Sat 3/28

4:54 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$326

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $151). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 March 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 21, 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 10, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. 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), United Airlines ($111), and American Airlines ($112).

  • 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 Chicago Midway - Albany Intl or Lambert-St Louis - 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 Republic Airways (86%), United Airlines (84%) or Air New Zealand (82%) 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 $336, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $227 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $151). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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