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$318+ Cheap flights from Albany to Columbia (ALB - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 25, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Columbia?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Albany, New York to Columbia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Columbia.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany, New York to Columbia?

Flights from Albany, New York to Columbia lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Albany, New York to Columbia in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $246.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to CAE?

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Cheap Albany to Columbia flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Albany to Columbia specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbia in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/216:17 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:18 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/297:41 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/35:21 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/215:26 pmALB - CAE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:18 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/215:26 pmALB - CAE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/227:03 amCAE - ALB
2 stops5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/297:41 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/33:58 pmCAE - ALB
2 stops6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 7/2911:05 amALB - CAE
2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/36:30 amCAE - ALB
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$974

Albany to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Albany and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Columbia in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/205:34 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/246:04 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/205:12 amALB - CAE
2 stops6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/246:04 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/216:17 amALB - CAE
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:18 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/297:41 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/35:21 pmCAE - ALB
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/215:26 pmALB - CAE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:18 amCAE - ALB
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$413
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/206:00 amALB - CAE
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2410:26 amCAE - ALB
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/215:26 pmALB - CAE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/227:03 amCAE - ALB
2 stops5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/297:41 pmALB - CAE
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/33:58 pmCAE - ALB
2 stops6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 7/2911:05 amALB - CAE
2 stops10h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/36:30 amCAE - ALB
2 stops13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$974

One-way flights to Columbia from Albany

Search for one-way flight options from Albany to Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Albany to Columbia. For those needing a return trip from Albany, there is a search form available above.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/55:31 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/65:26 pmALB - CAE
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/45:23 pmALB - CAE
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/45:30 amALB - CAE
2 stops6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 8/56:09 amALB - CAE
2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$579

Find flights from Albany to Columbia within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Albany IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop4h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/24

1 stop4h 11m

$318

Albany IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops7h 03m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/24

1 stop4h 11m

$323

Albany IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/20

1 stop6h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/24

1 stop3h 26m

$343

Albany IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops6h 51m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/24

1 stop5h 49m

$348

Albany IntlColumbia Metropolitan

ALB - CAE

ALBCAE

Albany Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops10h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 11/24

2 stops15h 43m

$441

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Albany, New York to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albany to Columbia. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Columbia flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Columbia

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Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

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

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

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 July 25, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Albany, New York to Columbia for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Albany, New York to Columbia for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $354.

  • 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 $318. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. These flights start at 16% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does ALB to CAE mean?

    This is defined as Albany Intl Airport (ALB) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Codes like Columbia Metropolitan Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Albany to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Albany to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Albany to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Albany to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Albany to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Albany to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Albany, New York to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Albany, New York to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Albany, New York to Columbia?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Albany, New York 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 $330). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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