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$71+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Nov 23 — Nov 301
Sun 11/23
Sun 11/30
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:35 amMDW - ALB
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Sat 12/135:50 amALB - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/23$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Tue 12/25:30 amORD - ALB
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Thu 12/412:47 pmALB - ORD
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/23$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/912:25 pmMDW - ALB
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/141:05 pmALB - MDW
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/23$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sat 11/1512:05 pmORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/177:01 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/119:18 amORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:08 pmALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:18 pmORD - ALB
1 stop27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:05 pmALB - ORD
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:55 pmMLI - ALB
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amALB - MLI
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 pmORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:04 pmALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/128:40 pmORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/143:40 pmALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/22$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 12/127:20 pmMDW - ALB
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/145:20 amALB - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/21$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:30 pmPIA - ALB
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amALB - PIA
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:23 pmORD - ALB
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/41:25 pmALB - ORD
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$262

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Albany flight deals. Data was last updated October 24, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$186
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One-way from

$71
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Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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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 October 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

5:35 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/13

5:50 am-7:15 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$231

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

12:25 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Albany Intl

Sun 12/14

1:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$245

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/8

3:55 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Albany Intl

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$254

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:00 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/2

6:04 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$255

PeoriaAlbany

PIA - ALB

PIAALB

Greater Peoria

Fri 11/7

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Albany Intl

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$259

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/17

8:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/23

5:10 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 00m

$262

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/23

6:08 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Albany Intl

Sat 12/27

5:40 am-8:49 am

1 stop4h 09m

$263

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/12

5:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Albany Intl

Sun 12/14

7:35 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$266

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

5:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/2

6:07 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 17m

$270

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

5:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Albany Intl

Sun 12/14

7:30 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$275

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $202). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 24, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 October 24, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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 4h 39m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $254. Airlines will cover a distance of 859 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 American Airlines (80%), Envoy Air (80%) or SkyWest Airlines (78%) 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 $368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $82. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $163 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $202). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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