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$94+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ALB
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/298:05 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2011:15 am
ALB
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ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/58:19 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 9/83:03 pm
ALB
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ORD
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/55:45 pm
MDW
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ALB
1 stop4h 20m
Delta
Tue 9/86:28 pm
ALB
-
MDW
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/178:00 am
ORD
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ALB
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 9/215:27 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 10/156:10 pm
ORD
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ALB
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 10/197:35 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/51:50 pm
ORD
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ALB
2 stops8h 15m
Delta
Tue 9/86:28 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/151:51 pm
MDW
-
ALB
2 stops9h 06m
Delta
Tue 8/186:15 am
ALB
-
MDW
1 stop6h 36m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:00 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Mon 10/55:00 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/148:05 am
ORD
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ALB
1 stop10h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/178:02 pm
ALB
-
ORD
1 stop17h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/53:25 pm
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Sat 9/125:00 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops7h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/298:05 am
ORD
-
ALB
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/185:31 pm
ALB
-
ORD
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 10/88:55 pm
MDW
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ALB
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Mon 10/127:15 pm
ALB
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MDW
Nonstop2h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$294

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 July 24, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Albany that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

11:19 am-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/26

12:21 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$282
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

7:45 am-10:45 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/6

6:30 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$292

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/1

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/5

5:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$297

St. LouisAlbany

STL - ALB

STLALB

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/7

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 05m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/14

5:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$297

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

1:55 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/14

12:21 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$298

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

7:15 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Albany Intl

Sun 9/20

9:54 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$308

ChicagoAlbany

MDW - ALB

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

6:50 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Albany Intl

Mon 10/5

7:20 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$308

ChicagoAlbany

ORD - ALB

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

9:00 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/26

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$309

BloomingtonAlbany

BMI - ALB

BMIALB

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 8/18

5:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Albany Intl

Tue 8/25

8:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$309

MolineAlbany

MLI - ALB

MLIALB

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/5

11:43 am-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Albany Intl

Fri 9/11

6:36 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 29m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $306). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 July 24, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Albany, New York at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 July 24, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ALB are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $318 and $486 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $276 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 29-Sep 20).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York?

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Albany, New York is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 2h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $292. 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 United Airlines ($120), American Airlines ($125), and Southwest ($146).

  • 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%), American Airlines (84%) or Qatar Airways (84%) 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 $313, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $174. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $257 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Albany, New York (average of $306). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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