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$121+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Albany, NY (ALB)

ORD — ALB
Nov 24 — Dec 11
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Albany

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Albany

Fri 12/186:29 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Tue 12/226:09 pm -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 10/23$297
Sun 12/67:52 pm -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 12/147:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 10/21$299
Mon 11/95:05 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Thu 11/125:50 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Deal found 10/23$300
Tue 12/229:42 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Fri 1/111:05 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 10/22$301
Mon 11/95:13 pm -
1 stop5h 40m
Fri 11/135:50 am -
1 stop4h 56m
Deal found 10/22$301
Thu 11/123:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 15m
Sun 11/157:11 am -
Nonstop2h 59m
Deal found 10/20$304
Sun 11/156:15 pm -
Nonstop2h 18m
Wed 11/187:35 pm -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 10/23$305
Wed 11/254:50 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Fri 11/2712:14 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Deal found 10/21$306
Tue 12/13:59 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Thu 12/35:40 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 10/21$312
Wed 11/186:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 11/236:50 pm -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 10/20$331
Mon 11/98:15 pm -
1 stop11h 20m
Fri 11/207:55 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Deal found 10/20$347
Fri 11/1311:27 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Sun 11/155:50 am -
1 stop4h 56m
Deal found 10/22$351

Find flight deals from Illinois to Albany

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
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From Illinois to Albany Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Albany Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Albany Intl.
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ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

7:02 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$121

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/7

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$121

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/12

8:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

6:15 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$125

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/18

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

6:21 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoAlbany

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALB Albany Intl

ORDALB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

5:05 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/9

6:44 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

ChicagoAlbany

MDW Chicago Midway - ALB Albany Intl

MDWALB

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/22

8:25 pm-7:55 am

1 stop10h 30m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$137

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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 $291). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in September is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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?

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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 $347 and $488 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $297 on American Airlines (Dec 18-Dec 22).

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 55 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Albany, New York flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 18m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $314. 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 ($118), American Airlines ($134), and United Airlines ($152).

  • 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 SkyWest Airlines (79%), Alaska Airlines (79%) or Envoy Air (78%) 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 $356, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $147. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Albany Intl), you can expect to pay $241 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 $291). Flying from Illinois to Albany, New York in September is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$325Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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