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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $313-$431
Delta
Mon 9/24Fri 9/28
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $248-$421
United Airlines
Sun 10/14
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Albany and Columbia. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 22% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $335 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 4h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Albany to Columbia (ALB-CAE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:10 am - 10:48 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 am - 11:15 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:23 pm - 11:49 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:59 pm - 11:57 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
6:26 pm - 10:59 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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5:20 am - 10:06 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$319American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
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5:27 pm - 10:12 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 45m1 stop Philadelphia
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3:15 pm - 10:22 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
7h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$319American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:08 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:00 pm - 10:56 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
5h 56m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$319Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:12 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:10 pm - 10:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
6h 49m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$319Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 6:48 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$351American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:47 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 2:14 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
7h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$422United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
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9:55 am - 4:57 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 2:14 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
7h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$430United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:47 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:58 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
9h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$457United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Albany to Columbia flights

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

Round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia start at $319. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $313 to $431. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Columbia?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Columbia, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 48% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia at $282 round-trip.
  • May ($428) and April ($420) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Albany to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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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.
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Your Albany to Columbia flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Albany to Columbia?

    Flights from Albany to Columbia usually depart from Albany Intl (ALB) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Columbia?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Albany to Columbia.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Albany to Columbia pass through?

    One-stop flights from Albany to Columbia most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Columbia?

    On the Albany to Columbia route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 44%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $301 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536: a $235 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Albany to Columbia?

    A nonstop flight from Albany to Columbia takes 0h 00m, covering 725 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Columbia?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Albany to Columbia changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,275. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Albany to Columbia looking right now?

    One-way fares from Albany to Columbia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Albany to Columbia?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 47m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 47m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What car rental options are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?

    Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Albany to Columbia flight?

    Round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia range from $313 to $431, with an average of $361 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Albany to Columbia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $301 - about $235 less than Monday (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Albany to Columbia trip for December. Fares historically average $282 round-trip in that month - typically $146 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Albany to Columbia

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Albany (ALB)
Columbia (CAE)