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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albany

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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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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Overall average: $329
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/5Mon 3/9
ORD - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
Typical prices: $300-$331
American Airlines
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
ORD - ALB • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Albany

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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3:21 pm - 10:32 am
ORD
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ALB
18h 11m
1 stop
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11:22 am - 10:36 am
ALB
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ORD
24h 14m
1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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9:15 am - 10:02 am
ORD
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ALB
23h 47m
1 stop
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10:52 am - 10:36 am
ALB
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ORD
24h 44m
1 stop
$245Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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9:15 am - 10:02 am
ORD
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ALB
23h 47m
1 stop
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7:09 pm - 12:22 am
ALB
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ORD
30h 13m
2 stops
$246Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:42 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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ALB
14h 38m
2 stops
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11:22 am - 10:36 am
ALB
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ORD
24h 14m
1 stop
$247Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
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9:15 am - 10:02 am
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ALB
23h 47m
1 stop
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7:09 pm - 12:22 am
ALB
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ORD
30h 13m
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$253Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:43 pm - 11:56 pm
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ALB
2h 13mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 2:51 pm
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2h 46mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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3:35 pm - 11:10 pm
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ALB
6h 35m
1 stop
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6:15 pm - 7:35 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$279Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:34 pm - 11:10 pm
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ALB
3h 36m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:47 am
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3h 47m
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$289Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:30 am - 11:45 am
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4h 15m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 10:50 pm
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7h 05m
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$294Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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6:00 am - 12:12 pm
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5h 12m
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6:00 pm - 10:28 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Albany flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Albany, New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Albany, New York departing in March.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Albany flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Albany costs $197 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Albany (ALB). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Chicago-Albany routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Albany 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 Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Albany back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Albany, 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 is September, where tickets cost $285 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $443 and $430 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Albany?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $369 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Albany, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Albany, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Albany

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Albany

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Albany?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Albany was $95 for a one-way ticket and $230 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Albany flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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 oneworld 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, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Albany are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $352 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $196 or less one-way and $332 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Albany?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Albany Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Albany Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Albany Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Albany Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

2.0 MediocreDavid, Feb 2026
SAN - LAS
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The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

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