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$113+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sun 3/8
Sun 3/15
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 February 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/129:15 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 3/114:18 pm
ORD
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ALB
2 stops18h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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
Mon 5/1810:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 2/268:16 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/911:22 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Sat 2/286:51 pm
ORD
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ALB
2 stops37h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/911:22 am
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/169:30 am
ORD
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ALB
2 stops25h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/156:10 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop14h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:52 am
ALB
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ORD
1 stop24h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/239:49 am
CMI
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ALB
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 5/246:42 pm
ALB
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CMI
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/129:15 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/157:21 pm
ALB
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ORD
1 stop21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/13:40 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop17h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1012:13 pm
ALB
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ORD
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/251:25 pm
MDW
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ALB
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sat 2/281:25 pm
ALB
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MDW
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/256:00 am
MDW
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ALB
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Sat 2/285:30 am
ALB
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MDW
1 stop4h 24m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$287

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 February 6, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$113
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 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 February 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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ChampaignAlbany

CMI - ALB

CMIALB

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 5/23

9:49 am-5:34 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Albany Intl

Sun 5/24

6:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$258

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

4:18 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/16

10:52 am-10:36 am

1 stop24h 44m

$268

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

1:25 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Albany Intl

Sat 2/28

1:25 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$277

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

5:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

Albany Intl

Sat 2/28

4:58 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$287

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

7:45 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/10

7:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$299

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/12

12:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/15

7:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$309

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/13

6:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Albany Intl

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

$312

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

4:18 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop25h 13m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/15

7:21 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$319

PeoriaAlbany

PIA - ALB

PIAALB

Greater Peoria

Fri 3/13

5:15 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Albany Intl

Sun 3/15

5:28 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$320

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/24

9:15 pm-8:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

Albany Intl

Mon 4/27

7:25 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$325

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 February 6, 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 11% 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 January 31, 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 February 6, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 1h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. Airlines will cover a distance of 715 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), American Airlines ($110), and United Airlines ($114).

  • 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 United Airlines (75%), Republic Airways (74%) or Alaska Airlines (71%) 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 $352, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $229 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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