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$200+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Columbia (ALB - CAE)

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ALB — CAE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$200
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$396
From Albany Intl to Columbia Metropolitan
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/412:23 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:41 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/206:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sun 11/236:10 amCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/3$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/21:10 pmALB - CAE
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/207:45 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/46:46 pmALB - CAE
2 stops19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/84:37 pmCAE - ALB
3 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$373

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AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 9/4

12:23 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 9/8

7:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/23

6:10 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 49m

$263

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Mon 8/4

6:46 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/8

4:37 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops25h 08m

$373

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-9:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/8

7:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$629

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 8/1

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$200

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 8/1

10:43 am-3:42 pm

3 stops28h 59m

$204

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sun 7/20

5:13 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 58m

$322

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Deals found on 7/3

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 July 3, 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.

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

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 3, 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
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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.

  • 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 $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $263, and United Airlines, from $629. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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