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$144+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY (ALB) to Hobby (HOU)

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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — HOU
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Albany Intl to Houston Hobby are usually found in June or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to Hobby (HOU). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Southwest)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$422
From Albany Intl to Houston Hobby
One-way flight from Albany Intl to Houston Hobby
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Albany to Hobby
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/222:30 pmALB - HOU
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sun 8/245:45 amHOU - ALB
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/296:00 amALB - HOU
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/314:20 pmHOU - ALB
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/226:00 amALB - HOU
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Sat 8/301:05 pmHOU - ALB
2 stops9h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/28$384

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Albany

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlbanyHouston

ALB - HOU

ALBHOU

Albany Intl

Fri 8/22

2:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/24

5:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$287

AlbanyHouston

ALB - HOU

ALBHOU

Albany Intl

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

4:20 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$292

AlbanyHouston

ALB - HOU

ALBHOU

Albany Intl

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/30

1:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$384

AlbanyHouston

ALB - HOU

ALBHOU

Albany Intl

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$144

AlbanyHouston

ALB - HOU

ALBHOU

Albany Intl

Thu 8/28

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$149

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Deals found on 7/29

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albany to Houston Hobby Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albany to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Albany to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Albany to Hobby. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Albany to Houston Hobby Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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

    Albany Intl (ALB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Albany to Houston Hobby. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston Hobby from Albany Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston Hobby per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Albany airport to Houston Hobby. It is only a 7.4 mi journey to Albany Intl (ALB) from Albany’s city center.

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

    Southwest, at $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Southwest is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Albany, New York to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 Hobby

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany to Hobby. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$286Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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