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$91+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
ene. 15 — ene. 221
jue. 1/15
jue. 1/22
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 diciembre 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
jue. 12/2511:05 amORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:13 pmALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mié. 12/3111:05 amORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/46:00 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mié. 12/246:00 pmORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/316:13 pmALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
jue. 12/2511:05 amORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/296:00 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mié. 12/316:08 pmMDW - ALB
1 stop4h 15mDelta
dom. 1/45:40 amALB - MDW
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/14$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
jue. 12/258:25 amORD - ALB
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/307:01 amALB - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mié. 12/316:00 pmMDW - ALB
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
dom. 1/45:10 amALB - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
mié. 12/246:02 pmORD - ALB
1 stop4h 21mDelta
mié. 12/315:15 pmALB - ORD
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/14$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mié. 12/311:20 pmPIA - ALB
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/46:00 amALB - PIA
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mié. 12/316:00 amMLI - ALB
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/46:20 pmALB - MLI
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
lun. 12/293:10 pmSTL - ALB
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/26:00 amALB - STL
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mar. 12/303:10 pmSTL - ALB
2 stops7h 31mUnited Airlines
sáb. 1/35:45 amALB - STL
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$472

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 diciembre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
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One-way from

$91
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/13

7:21 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 54m

Albany Intl

jue. 1/15

12:01 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$222

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/17

6:06 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Albany Intl

dom. 1/18

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$223

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

7:21 pm-10:15 am

1 stop13h 54m

Albany Intl

vie. 2/6

10:00 am-11:22 am

2 stops26h 22m

$227

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/17

5:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Albany Intl

dom. 1/18

7:00 am-1:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$243

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

vie. 1/9

5:11 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Albany Intl

jue. 1/15

5:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$243

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

sáb. 1/17

6:45 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Albany Intl

dom. 1/18

2:30 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$243

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 1/20

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Albany Intl

mar. 1/27

10:05 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$256

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 1/10

7:10 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Albany Intl

sáb. 1/17

5:30 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$256

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

mié. 1/7

5:11 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Albany Intl

jue. 1/15

5:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$268

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

mié. 1/7

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Albany Intl

mié. 1/14

10:05 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$269

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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 $154). 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 diciembre 16, 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 22% 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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $276. 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 ($111).

  • 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 Envoy Air (77%), United Airlines (76%) or Alaska Airlines (73%) 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 $377, 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 $240 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 $154). 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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