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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $328-$457
American Airlines
Mon 12/10Thu 12/13
ALB - CAE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$170
Typical prices: $268-$421
American Airlines
Mon 11/26
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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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 17% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $342 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 4h 10m (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, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 3:38 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:51 am - 10:50 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
3h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 10:19 amALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 10:38 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
3h 58m1 stop Philadelphia
$339American Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 9:06 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 01m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 11:57 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 11:51 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:43 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
6h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 10:56 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 10:34 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 27
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 11:46 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 11:57 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
6h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 3:38 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:51 am - 10:50 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
3h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$349American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 5:00 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
11h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:43 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
3h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$382United Airlines
Sat, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:42 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$439United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:58 pmALB  Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:09 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl
4h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$439United 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 typically range from $328 to $457. 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 36% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 39% 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.

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Key details for Albany to Columbia flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$170
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 103% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Albany to Columbia

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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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 $457, with an average of $385 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 $1,334. 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 $300, which is 9% 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 averaging $71 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).

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 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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