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$145+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Albany, NY (MSP - ALB)

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MSP — ALB
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$145
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$449
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 1/276:05 amMSP - ALB
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 1/281:00 pmALB - MSP
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/48:55 amMSP - ALB
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Thu 2/55:40 amALB - MSP
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/6$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 2/411:00 amMSP - ALB
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Wed 2/113:40 pmALB - MSP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 2/26:00 amMSP - ALB
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/310:05 amALB - MSP
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/23:25 pmMSP - ALB
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/410:05 amALB - MSP
2 stops12h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/46:05 amMSP - ALB
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 2/58:35 amALB - MSP
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/56:00 amMSP - ALB
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/74:20 pmALB - MSP
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$303

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Albany that are best for you.

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MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

6:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 1/28

1:00 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$237

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/4

8:55 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Albany Intl

Thu 2/5

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

$263

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/4

11:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

3:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$277

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/2

3:25 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

10:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$287

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Albany Intl

Tue 2/3

10:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$287

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Albany Intl

Sat 2/7

4:20 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$303

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$145

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/9

8:20 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$145

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/15

4:36 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 56m

$154

MinneapolisAlbany

MSP - ALB

MSPALB

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/9

11:26 am-11:33 am

2 stops23h 07m

$176

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Albany in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Minneapolis-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Albany

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Albany. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Albany, New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York (average of $228). Flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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.

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 January 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Minneapolis to Albany. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

    Southwest and Delta can get you from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 09m. The distance from Minneapolis to Albany, New York is about 975 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($258), United Airlines ($270), and American Airlines ($273) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Albany, New York. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Albany, New York one-way?

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $135 and $148, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Albany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Albany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Albany, New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Albany, New York (average of $228). Flying from Minneapolis to Albany, New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Minneapolis to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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