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$149+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ALB
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Albany

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 July 23, 2026.

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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Thu 8/276:15 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop7h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$297
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:20 am
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 8/263:05 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$302
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:56 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop21h 00m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/319:57 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop27h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/23$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/226:56 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop21h 00m
Breeze Airways
Sat 8/296:06 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops18h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/19$316
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:44 pm
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops25h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/266:06 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop26h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$319
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/205:20 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 8/226:00 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$321
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.
Sun 8/91:23 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop19h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/108:02 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops20h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$323
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:56 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop21h 00m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/266:06 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop26h 34m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/21$325
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.
Wed 8/125:30 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Tue 8/259:45 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop3h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$331
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:56 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/231:15 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$335

Find 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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$471
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Albany that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Albany Intl

Mon 8/24

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$297

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$297

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 8/22

6:56 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/29

6:06 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$320

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Wed 10/21

3:12 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Albany Intl

Tue 10/27

12:16 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$345

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Fri 9/4

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Albany Intl

Fri 9/11

11:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$347

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Thu 10/1

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Albany Intl

Sun 10/4

4:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$347

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Albany Intl

Sat 8/29

5:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$355

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sat 12/26

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

Albany Intl

Tue 12/29

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 21m

$363
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Sun 10/11

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Albany Intl

Tue 10/13

5:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$376

ColumbusAlbany

CMH - ALB

CMHALB

Columbus

Wed 8/12

10:38 am-4:24 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Albany Intl

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$376

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Deals found on 7/23

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York (average of $364). Flying from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Albany, New York flights typically cost between $370 and $478 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $297 on Delta (Aug 13-Aug 27).

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 July 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 4h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 507 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $226 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $255 and $276 round-trip. Delta is priced at 48% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $138. Delta flights start at $148 while deals on United Airlines start at $148 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York (average of $364). Flying from Columbus Airport to Albany, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$226Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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