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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $313-$431
American Airlines
Mon 11/5Sun 12/2
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$700
Typical prices: $248-$421
Delta
Thu 11/29
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
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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Cheapest • Avg $335 (round-trip)
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

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Dec 2
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 10:13 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:19 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
6h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20
American Airlines Logo
6:51 am - 1:14 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 10:34 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 10:48 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:15 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
12:09 pm - 7:06 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 11:14 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
5h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 6:34 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:39 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 34m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$339Delta
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 1:54 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
8h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 11:59 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$367United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 10:12 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 45m1 stop Philadelphia
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7:00 am - 10:55 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
3h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$369American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:06 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 56m1 stop Philadelphia
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11:03 am - 3:22 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$369American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 4:57 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:22 am - 5:42 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$397United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 4:57 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
10h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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
$433United 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 $339. 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 $339 on American Airlines.

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.

Key details for Albany to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$339
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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,267. 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 $808, which is 180% above 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) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 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 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 37m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 47m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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).

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