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$224+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to Columbus

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ALB — CMH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Albany to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/512:01 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/73:44 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/115:00 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop13h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:30 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:30 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Tue 2/245:04 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/113:40 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 2/165:50 am
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/171:12 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop7h 13m
Delta
Thu 3/198:00 am
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/65:35 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Mon 3/96:06 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/127:30 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop4h 14m
United Airlines
Fri 2/134:12 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2312:00 pm
ALB
-
CMH
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Wed 2/2512:15 pm
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/42:40 pm
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 2/108:05 pm
CMH
-
ALB
1 stop3h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/45:30 am
ALB
-
CMH
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Tue 2/1012:15 pm
CMH
-
ALB
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$377

Find flight deals from Albany to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Columbus (C01). 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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$310
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$616
From Albany Intl to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany to Columbus 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Columbus that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

5:00 am-6:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

$310

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Mon 2/23

2:30 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$311

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

Columbus

Tue 2/24

5:04 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$311

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

Columbus

Mon 2/16

4:13 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 56m

$311

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Mon 2/23

12:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Columbus

Wed 2/25

12:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$316

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Wed 2/11

3:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Mon 2/16

5:50 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$316

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Tue 3/17

1:12 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Columbus

Thu 3/19

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$335

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Fri 3/6

5:35 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 12m

Columbus

Mon 3/9

6:06 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$346

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Sat 3/7

4:58 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Columbus

Sat 3/14

8:10 am-11:41 am

1 stop3h 31m

$356

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Wed 2/4

4:20 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$224

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Columbus

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbus (average of $232). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Albany to Columbus. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albany to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Albany to Columbus?

    Albany Intl (ALB), located 7.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Albany to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Albany Intl to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Albany Intl to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Columbus?

    There are many flights that can get you from Albany, New York to Columbus in 4h 07m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 507 mi between Albany, New York and Columbus. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $239 and $290, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $128 and $163, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbus (average of $232). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 4 airlines flying from Albany to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Columbus. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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