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$145 Find Cheap Flights from Albany to Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Albany to Columbia departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Albany to Columbia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $563-$278
American Airlines
Wed 5/20Sat 5/23
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/13
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $311 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Albany and Columbia. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $335 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 59m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Columbia (ALB-CAE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 5:55 pm
ALB
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CAE
6h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 9:55 pm
CAE
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ALB
3h 50m
1 stop
$311American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:55 pm
ALB
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CAE
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 9:55 pm
CAE
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ALB
5h 46m
2 stops
$316American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 11:56 pm
ALB
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CAE
5h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:38 am - 12:13 pm
CAE
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ALB
6h 35m
1 stop
$329Delta
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 24
American Airlines Logo
5:24 am - 10:06 am
ALB
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CAE
4h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 11:41 pm
CAE
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ALB
4h 38m
1 stop
$332American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:14 pm
ALB
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CAE
7h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:38 am - 12:13 pm
CAE
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ALB
6h 35m
1 stop
$334Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 9:45 pm
ALB
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CAE
4h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:24 pm
CAE
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ALB
4h 49m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:49 pm
ALB
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CAE
8h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 9:19 pm
CAE
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ALB
5h 54m
1 stop
$385United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Fri, Apr 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 5:52 pm
ALB
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CAE
7h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:42 pm - 11:21 am
CAE
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ALB
40h 39m
2 stops
$395Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:50 pm
ALB
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CAE
7h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:03 pm
CAE
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ALB
7h 33m
1 stop
$399United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 11:55 pm
ALB
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CAE
6h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:46 am
CAE
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ALB
4h 41m
1 stop
$404American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Albany to Columbia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to Columbia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Albany, New York to Columbia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Albany, New York to Columbia departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Albany to Columbia is September, where tickets cost $251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $483 and $470 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Albany to Columbia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to Columbia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Albany to Columbia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Columbia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Columbia was $130 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Columbia?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Columbia?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Columbia?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and Columbia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Columbia, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Columbia are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Columbia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to Columbia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to Columbia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbia from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to Columbia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbia with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and CAE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to Columbia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbia from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Albany to Columbia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to Columbia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albany to Columbia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8382 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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7.2Food
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Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

2.0 MediocreWilliam, Apr 2026
LGA - BOS
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Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

I am still at the Airport! Delayed Delayed and Delyaed

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

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