Albany

$107+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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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 January 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 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 1/22$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:55 am
ORD
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ALB
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1710:10 am
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:55 am
ORD
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ALB
Nonstop2h 10m
United Airlines
Thu 2/266:00 am
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 3/248:43 pm
ORD
-
ALB
Nonstop2h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 3/301:05 pm
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/65:11 pm
MLI
-
ALB
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 2/105:45 pm
ALB
-
MLI
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:45 pm
MDW
-
ALB
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Tue 3/317:55 am
ALB
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/22$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/58:16 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/812:01 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/268:16 pm
ORD
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ALB
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/611:22 am
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop8h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:16 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/312:13 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:15 pm
MDW
-
ALB
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Mon 3/25:15 am
ALB
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/22$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 3/246:08 am
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 3/261:05 pm
ALB
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:34 pm
MDW
-
ALB
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Wed 4/16:00 am
ALB
-
MDW
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$299

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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Albany Intl flight deals.
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From Illinois to Albany Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Albany Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Albany Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Albany Intl.

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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 January 24, 2026.
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ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

10:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Albany Intl

Tue 2/17

10:10 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$267

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

8:41 pm-10:02 am

1 stop12h 21m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/16

7:09 pm-9:10 am

2 stops39h 01m

$272

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

10:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Albany Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$278

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/6

5:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Albany Intl

Tue 2/10

5:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$279

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

2:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/2

5:15 am-6:45 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$288

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/9

6:15 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$289

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

2:32 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/30

7:09 am-9:03 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$289

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/28

6:45 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/31

12:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$289

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 22m

Albany Intl

Mon 3/2

5:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$298

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

5:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Albany Intl

Wed 4/1

2:12 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$299

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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 January 24, 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 12% 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 17, 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 January 24, 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 2h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $267. 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), American Airlines ($110), and United Airlines ($114).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Albany, New York?

  • 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 (79%), United Airlines (74%) or Alaska Airlines (74%) 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 $384, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $170. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $285 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$253Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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