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$123+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albany

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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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 April 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 9/106:55 amPIA - ALB
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/166:00 amALB - PIA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/1011:03 amPIA - ALB
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/165:34 pmALB - PIA
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/47:00 amORD - ALB
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Sat 6/76:05 amALB - ORD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/28$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 9/55:40 pmSTL - ALB
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Sun 9/76:00 amALB - STL
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/29$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/226:20 pmMDW - ALB
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Sat 8/26:00 amALB - MDW
1 stop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/27$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/43:58 pmORD - ALB
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/77:00 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/147:05 pmMDW - ALB
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sat 6/215:10 pmALB - MDW
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/52:08 pmORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/201:34 pmORD - ALB
1 stop27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/2311:29 amALB - ORD
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/74:20 pmORD - ALB
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Tue 6/106:00 amALB - ORD
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/236:47 pmSTL - ALB
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:00 amALB - STL
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/117:15 amSTL - ALB
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 8/188:15 amALB - STL
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$308

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PeoriaAlbany

PIA - ALB

PIAALB

Greater Peoria

Wed 9/10

6:55 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 13m

$249

PeoriaAlbany

PIA - ALB

PIAALB

Greater Peoria

Wed 9/10

11:03 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 12m

Albany Intl

Tue 9/16

5:34 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$254

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Albany Intl

Sat 6/7

6:05 am-9:51 am

1 stop4h 46m

$257

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/7

4:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$257

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/22

6:20 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-8:39 am

1 stop3h 39m

$257

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

3:58 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Albany Intl

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$259

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

7:05 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Albany Intl

Sat 6/21

5:10 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$259

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

1:34 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop27h 13m

Albany Intl

Mon 6/23

11:29 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$263

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/28

4:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Albany Intl

Wed 8/6

1:10 pm-2:43 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$270

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-7:45 am

2 stops14h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

$291

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Albany, New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 30, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Wednesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Albany by month

Plan your trip to Albany by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Albany by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

  • 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 Delta ($123), American Airlines ($129), and United Airlines ($136).

  • 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 (92%), United Airlines (84%) or ANA (79%) 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 $263, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $112. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $225 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 Illinois to Albany

Discover the top 4 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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