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$139+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to Columbia (ALB - CAE)

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ALB — CAE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$311
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/155:27 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/176:25 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/156:00 amALB - CAE
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 7/164:41 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 6/11$277
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/1811:28 amALB - CAE
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/201:24 pmCAE - ALB
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/267:36 pmALB - CAE
1 stop18h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/307:45 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$478

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AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 8/15

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 8/17

6:25 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 28m

$249

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 7/16

4:41 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$277

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 7/18

11:28 am-3:42 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 7/20

1:24 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$358

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Thu 6/26

7:36 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 6/30

7:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$478

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 7/11

5:13 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 58m

$139

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 7/11

6:46 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$183

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Fri 6/27

6:10 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$210

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Sun 6/29

9:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$213

AlbanyColumbia

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Tue 6/17

6:00 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

$263

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Deals found on 6/12

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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air from Albany to Columbia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 $277, and United Airlines, from $478. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $210 and $213 on Delta and Allegiant Air, respectively.

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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