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$128+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ALB
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1112:33 pmCMH - ALB
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Mon 12/156:05 amALB - CMH
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 10/27$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/2410:30 amCMH - ALB
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amALB - CMH
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 12/95:57 pmCMH - ALB
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Fri 12/121:48 pmALB - CMH
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/26$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/911:45 amCMH - ALB
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Fri 12/127:35 amALB - CMH
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/17:43 pmCMH - ALB
2 stops18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/87:30 pmALB - CMH
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/1511:50 amCMH - ALB
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Fri 1/26:10 pmALB - CMH
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/113:45 pmCMH - ALB
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Thu 11/135:10 amALB - CMH
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/113:45 pmCMH - ALB
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Wed 11/122:15 pmALB - CMH
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$432

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Delta)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$364
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Albany that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

Albany Intl

Wed 1/21

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

$272

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Thu 12/11

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 52m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/15

5:40 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 51m

$297

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 12/6

2:15 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/8

5:55 am-9:49 am

1 stop3h 54m

$297

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Albany Intl

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$297

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Wed 12/24

10:30 am-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

$307

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 12/9

5:57 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Albany Intl

Fri 12/12

1:48 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$332

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 12/9

11:45 am-3:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Albany Intl

Fri 12/12

7:35 am-1:50 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$337

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 1/17

1:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Albany Intl

Wed 1/21

3:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$342

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Tue 12/2

3:08 pm-9:09 am

2 stops42h 01m

$129

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Mon 11/24

8:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$129

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Deals found on 10/26

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Albany

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 Columbus to Albany in October.
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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Albany

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 CMH to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Albany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Located just 7.4 mi from the city center, Albany Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Albany from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Albany Intl (ALB) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 4 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York will take you 3h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 507 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $253 and $276 round-trip. Delta is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on Southwest start at $154 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York (average of $229). Flying from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 Columbus to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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