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$154+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Columbia (ALB - CAE)

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ALB — CAE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(United Airlines)

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May

Average price

$303
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/16:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/102:29 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/111:34 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:50 pmCAE - ALB
2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/25:08 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:13 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/252:11 pmALB - CAE
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sun 11/26:07 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/16$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/35:20 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/216:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:34 pmCAE - ALB
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/189:35 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/203:42 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/156:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/223:42 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/201:50 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Wed 11/265:00 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/14$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/166:07 amALB - CAE
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Tue 9/235:13 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/15$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/216:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/272:29 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$326

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Columbia that are best for you.

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AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 11/22

2:18 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/24

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/9

2:22 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 12/16

2:22 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/19

1:50 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/24

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

2:29 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 3/9

6:50 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 11/1

10:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops7h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/10

6:13 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$254

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 11/1

3:36 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 11/8

12:50 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops7h 56m

$259

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 11/20

1:50 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/24

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$273

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sat 11/22

2:18 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 11/26

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Columbia

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 ALB to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Albany, New York to Columbia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 41m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Albany, New York and Columbia are separated by a distance of 725 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Delta, from $248, and United Airlines, from $248. These flights start at 32% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbia (average of $323). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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