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$136+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — CMH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$466
From Albany Intl to Columbus
One-way flight from Albany Intl to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:50 pmALB - CMH
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Thu 10/238:05 pmCMH - ALB
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$237
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:04 pmALB - CMH
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Tue 8/56:00 amCMH - ALB
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/1$262
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:24 amALB - CMH
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:14 amCMH - ALB
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$271
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:59 pmALB - CMH
3 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/233:30 pmCMH - ALB
2 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$315
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.
Tue 7/297:36 pmALB - CMH
2 stops14h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/510:33 amCMH - ALB
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$401

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AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Mon 10/20

5:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Columbus

Thu 10/23

8:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 10m

$237

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Tue 7/29

7:04 pm-12:40 am

1 stop5h 36m

Columbus

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$262

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Sat 10/4

7:24 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Columbus

Sat 10/11

6:14 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$271

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Mon 10/20

12:59 pm-1:48 pm

3 stops24h 49m

Columbus

Thu 10/23

3:30 pm-9:39 am

2 stops18h 09m

$315

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Tue 7/29

7:36 pm-9:37 am

2 stops14h 01m

Columbus

Tue 8/5

10:33 am-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$401

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$136

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Sat 10/25

5:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$141

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Fri 8/29

6:45 pm-11:28 am

2 stops16h 43m

$148

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Sat 7/19

6:10 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 36m

$204

AlbanyColumbus

ALB - CMH

ALBCMH

Albany Intl

Mon 7/21

6:45 pm-9:53 am

2 stops15h 08m

$424

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Best time to book a flight from Albany to Columbus

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Columbus. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albany, New York to Columbus in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $262 and $271, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $141 and $204, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Columbus (average of $254). Flying from Albany, New York to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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