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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Albany from $80

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Albany, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Albany (CHI-ALB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Albany 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.
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3:35 pm - 11:32 pmORD-ALB
6h 57m1 stop
6:30 pm - 11:59 pmALB-ORD
6h 29m1 stop
$193Delta
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Tue, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 5
1:40 pm - 10:32 pmORD-ALB
7h 52m1 stop
7:40 am - 9:20 amALB-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
1:15 pm - 7:06 pmORD-ALB
4h 51m1 stop
7:15 am - 8:53 amALB-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$201American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jul 10
3:20 pm - 10:32 pmORD-ALB
6h 12m1 stop
5:15 pm - 11:59 pmALB-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
$205American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
9:40 am - 12:46 pmORD-ALB
2h 06mnonstop
6:22 am - 10:10 amALB-ORD
4h 48m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 24 - Sat, Oct 5
9:13 am - 12:18 pmORD-ALB
2h 05mnonstop
11:51 am - 1:20 pmALB-ORD
2h 29mnonstop
$228American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
11:15 am - 2:15 pmORD-ALB
2h 00mnonstop
4:52 pm - 6:24 pmALB-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$229United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
8:48 am - 2:11 pmORD-ALB
4h 23m1 stop
4:52 pm - 6:24 pmALB-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
3:32 pm - 11:57 pmORD-ALB
7h 25m1 stop
6:49 pm - 11:54 pmALB-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
$243Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
9:46 am - 11:57 amMDW-ALB
25h 11m3 stops
6:06 pm - 6:07 pmALB-MDW
25h 01m3 stops
$1,209WestJet
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19

Flights from Chicago to Albany - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Albany, New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Albany, New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Albany, New York cost $129 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Albany, New York. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $216.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Albany?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Albany, New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Albany, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Albany back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Albany, New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Albany, New York, 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 Chicago to Albany, New York is January, where tickets cost $303 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets is $408 and $389 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Albany, New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Albany, New York, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 72 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $80. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Albany round-trip flights on Delta from $193 and on American Airlines from $197.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Albany?

In normal times, United Airlines flies from Chicago to Albany up to 6 times per day, American Airlines up to 4 times per day, and Southwest 1 time per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Albany, New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Albany, New York.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Albany, New York. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $179 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Albany, New York per day?

Each day, there are between 12 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Albany, New York, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 88 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Albany, New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Albany take?

The average nonstop flight takes 2h 00m, covering a distance of 708 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Albany?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 7:10 am and will be landing in Albany, New York at 10:19 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Albany?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Albany, New York jets off at 8:35 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Albany

When to book flights from Chicago to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Albany based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Albany

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York was $80 for a one-way ticket and $193 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Albany.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Albany?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Albany. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Albany Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Albany?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Albany flight route.

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

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Albany flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Albany?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Albany?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Albany on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Albany are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $285 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Albany.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Chicago 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 Chicago to Albany?

    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 Albany with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Albany from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Albany

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $160 or less one-way and $288 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Albany?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Albany Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Albany Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Nonstop returns

Albany Intl to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Albany. 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 Chicago to Albany? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11094 reviews
8.2boarding
7.5food
8.0entertainment
7.9comfort
8.6crew
Airline reviews

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

6.0 GoodNetty, Apr 2024SYR - JFK
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It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

The main person that was coordinating everything was a short white/light skin Spanish man and he was very rude. It honestly made me feel like it was everyone’s First day at work. His announcements were very not reasonable and they did not make sense. The stewardess on the flight that made the announcements she didn’t even know what she was talking about she sounded inebriated. There were no snacks or drinks on our flight there wasn’t even much turbulence. This flight was not enjoyable nor was it what a Delta flight should be and just this past week I flew with Delta 3 times.

Horrible. Flight ORD to CGH was okay, but Paris was a nightmare. Old planes, delays, involuntary downgrades, broken planes, terrible communication. CGH to CPT was my worst flight ever.

Horrible. First delta flight was delayed. I ran to my connecting flight and arrived to the gate 13 mins before departure. I told the gate agent “I’m here”, she told me flight was closed while giving my already confirmed seat to an stand by passenger. I said again “madam, I’m here with my confirmed seat” and she said “no you’re not here@ and gave two stand by people a boarding pass and let them board. I asked “madam, why do you do that?”, and she repeated “you’re not here”. That was very rude. I’m disappointed of delta. It used to have a good customer service. Things have changed, but not for good.

full flihgt but crew and passengers all helped eachother we landed early! however we then had to wait 40 minutes on the tarmac to get into the gate there were people trying get connecting flights, assume its an airport issue but still frustrating

We flew early evening on New Year's Eve. Our plane was less than half full... Great for the passenger experience -- not so much for the airline lol. Comfortable, spacious, smooth flight -- and early arrival!

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

The crew was horrible. Cleo was the most unwelcoming flight attendant I’ve ever had.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Albany found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 00mORD-ALB
$80
5/8Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 30mORD-ALB
$89
7/30Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 33mMDW-ALB
$89
5/11Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 46mORD-ALB
$104
8/12Mon
1 stopDelta
4h 07mMDW-ALB
$104
7/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 05mORD-ALB
$115
7/25Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 24mORD-ALB
$134
5/7Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 05mORD-ALB
$144
4/27Sat
3 stopsWestJet
28h 04mMDW-ALB
$551
5/2Thu
3 stopsWestJet
28h 04mMDW-ALB
$584

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Albany

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Albany that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
multi-stop
9h 23mORD-ALB
4/25Thu
multi-stop
15h 10mALB-ORD
$543
4/22Mon
multi-stop
9h 23mORD-ALB
4/25Thu
multi-stop
13h 36mALB-ORD
$596
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 08mORD-ALB
4/25Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 39mALB-ORD
$638
4/22Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 32mORD-ALB
4/25Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mALB-ORD
$646
4/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 29mORD-ALB
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 16mALB-ORD
$657
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 09mMDW-ALB
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 51mALB-MDW
$663
4/21Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 10mORD-ALB
4/24Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mALB-ORD
$717
4/21Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 10mORD-ALB
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 10mALB-ORD
$725
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 50mORD-ALB
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 27mALB-ORD
$811
4/24Wed
multi-stopWestJet
28h 04mMDW-ALB
4/28Sun
multi-stopWestJet
28h 37mALB-MDW
$1,208

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Flights to Albany

Destination:

Albany (ALB)United States

Return flight deals:

Albany - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$871
$590
$469
$216