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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Columbia: • Economy Class • First Class

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) - 39% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 14% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Albany to Columbia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $288. 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 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 $339 to $1,239. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $312, which is 5% below 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 10m, compared with 4h 33m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 56m 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 $328 to $456, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia typically range from $328 to $456. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Columbia. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia at $318 round-trip. •November ($598) and February ($488) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 88% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Albany to Columbia?

American Airlines ($339) and Delta ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Albany to Columbia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Albany to Columbia?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Albany to Columbia route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Albany to Columbia?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $342. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Albany to Columbia which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Albany to Columbia layovers at 2h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 21

6:00 am - 11:51 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 51m1 stop Philadelphia

6:39 pm - 10:53 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 14m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 11:45 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 45m1 stop Philadelphia

6:43 pm - 11:41 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$339American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

12:20 pm - 5:14 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 11:39 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 34m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$339Delta

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

6:00 am - 11:08 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:02 pm - 12:03 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

7:00 pm - 11:19 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 19m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:43 pm - 11:41 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$339American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:23 pm - 10:57 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:37 pm - 10:42 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

6:55 pm - 11:53 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 1:25 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 25m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$339Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9

10:00 am - 9:02 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:54 pm - 11:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$344United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10

10:00 am - 9:02 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

11h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:54 pm - 11:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$344United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

5:45 am - 9:59 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:54 pm - 11:43 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$364United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Albany to Columbia

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

5:35 am - 10:33 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:08 pm - 10:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$429American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

7:00 pm - 11:38 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:00 am - 10:55 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

5h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$429American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:10 am - 10:43 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:15 pm - 11:01 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 46m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$429Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

9:55 am - 4:57 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:23 am - 2:14 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$429United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:03 am - 4:57 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:23 am - 2:14 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 51m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$434United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

5:35 am - 10:33 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

4:08 pm - 10:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$444American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:03 am - 4:57 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

10h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 2:14 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

7h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$520United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:10 am - 12:19 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 09m2 stops Philadelphia Charlotte Douglas

4:08 pm - 10:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 10m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$546American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 15

5:50 am - 3:08 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 18m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:19 pm - 11:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$830Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16

5:50 am - 3:08 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 18m2 stops New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:59 pm - 11:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$830Delta

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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? 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 to Columbia departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Columbia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Columbia. It’s 35% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Columbia at $318 round-trip.
•November ($598) and February ($488) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 88% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Albany to Columbia?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Albany to Columbia:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Albany to Columbia?
A nonstop flight from Albany to Columbia takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Albany to Columbia flight?
Round-trip flights from Albany to Columbia range from $328 to $456, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.
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 $339 to $1,239. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $312, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.
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
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).
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) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Albany to Columbia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Albany to Columbia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $536, a difference of $288.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 10m, compared with 4h 33m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 56m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $248, about $288 less than Monday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Albany to Columbia trip for September. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $280 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).

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