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$274+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Columbia (ALB - CAE)

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — CAE
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Albany to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

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 8/136:00 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop3h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2210:22 am
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop3h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$317
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.
Thu 10/226:20 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop6h 54m
Delta
Sun 10/257:19 pm
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$319
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 8/226:15 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Sat 8/297:49 am
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$320
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 8/136:58 pm
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Thu 8/206:50 am
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$329
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:41 pm
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop4h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 8/84:46 pm
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$349
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 8/16:54 pm
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Sat 8/87:49 am
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$372
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.
Thu 7/3012:27 pm
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Wed 8/56:08 pm
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$379
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.
Thu 8/135:00 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 8/221:51 pm
CAE
-
ALB
2 stops8h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$382
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.
Wed 7/296:00 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Sat 8/15:55 pm
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop6h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$395
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:44 am
ALB
-
CAE
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 11/310:10 am
CAE
-
ALB
1 stop3h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$399

Find flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Columbia (CAE). 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$393
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Columbia 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Columbia that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/4

6:10 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 33m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/8

5:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

$319

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 10/22

6:20 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/25

7:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$319

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 8/13

6:58 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/20

6:50 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 47m

$329

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 8/7

6:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 8/11

4:05 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$349
Quickest round-trip

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 8/22

10:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/23

7:54 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$399

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 11/3

2:25 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$399
Cheapest one-way

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$274

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Mon 8/17

6:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$274
Quickest one-way

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-9:47 am

1 stop3h 47m

$314

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 8/15

12:43 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$335

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Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Albany to Columbia

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 Albany to Columbia 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 Albany, New York-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-Columbia 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 Albany, New York-Columbia 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 Albany to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Columbia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbia (average of $253). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Albany, New York to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Albany, New York to Columbia flights typically cost between $330 and $470 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $317 on United Airlines (Aug 13-Aug 22).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated July 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Albany to Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Columbia. 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 Albany, New York to Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Columbia in 4h 33m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. Albany, New York and Columbia are separated by a distance of 725 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Albany, New York to Columbia round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $262, and Delta, from $268. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbia (average of $253). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Albany to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Columbia. 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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