Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Albany?

Flights from Columbia to Albany usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Albany pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbia to Albany most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 33% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Columbia to Albany. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $104. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Albany?

Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany Farmers Market and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbia to Albany?

A nonstop flight from Columbia to Albany takes 00m, covering 725 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Albany?

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 Columbia to Albany 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 $338 to $1,337. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbia to Albany looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbia to Albany are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbia to Albany?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 44m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What car rental options are available at Albany Intl Airport (ALB)?

Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $80 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Avis

How much should I expect to pay for a Columbia to Albany flight?

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Albany range from $338 to $442, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbia to Albany typically range from $338 to $442. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $338, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Albany. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Albany at $268 round-trip. •July ($489) and September ($468) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% 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 Columbia to Albany?

American Airlines ($338) and Delta ($339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbia to Albany according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) is the most popular layover for the Columbia to Albany route. 33% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DCA.

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

Flights via New York LaGuardia (LGA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $294. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Columbia to Albany layovers at 2h 54m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Albany

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

6:37 pm - 10:50 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 13m1 stop Philadelphia

5:12 am - 10:14 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$338American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

6:51 am - 10:50 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:03 pm - 11:39 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$339American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

5:35 am - 11:14 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

5h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:03 am - 11:08 amALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

5:35 am - 11:20 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

5h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:02 pm - 11:51 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:51 am - 10:50 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 59m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:03 pm - 11:39 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$339American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

6:40 pm - 10:38 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

3h 58m1 stop Philadelphia

4:37 pm - 9:30 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 53m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$339American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

7:00 am - 11:14 amCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:59 pm - 11:51 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$339Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

6:15 am - 2:18 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

8h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:00 am - 1:54 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

2:29 pm - 9:28 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 1:54 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

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

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

5:45 am - 1:50 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbia to Albany

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

8:17 am - 12:19 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:06 pm - 11:57 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 51m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$384American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

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

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

5:38 am - 12:17 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

6h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$399American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

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

4h 34m1 stop New York LaGuardia

2:22 pm - 8:10 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

5h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$422Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

2:52 pm - 7:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:50 pm - 7:08 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$422United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

2:52 pm - 7:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

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

$427United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

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

4h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

1:15 pm - 10:05 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

$457American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

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

4h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

1:15 pm - 10:05 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

8h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

$472American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

2:52 pm - 7:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

4h 11m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:50 pm - 7:08 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

4h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$522United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

10:37 am - 7:03 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

8h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

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

$533United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 21

1:59 pm - 11:27 pmCAE Columbia Metropolitan-ALB Albany Intl

9h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 am - 3:07 pmALB Albany Intl-CAE Columbia Metropolitan

9h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$778Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbia to Albany? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbia to Albany departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Albany?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbia to Albany. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Albany? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Columbia to Albany, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Albany at $268 round-trip.
•July ($489) and September ($468) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 82% 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 Columbia to Albany?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbia to Albany:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Columbia to Albany?
A nonstop flight from Columbia to Albany takes 00m, covering 725 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbia to Albany?
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 Columbia to Albany flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbia to Albany range from $338 to $442, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbia to Albany 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 $338 to $1,337. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbia to Albany looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbia to Albany are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $421, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Albany Intl Airport (ALB)?
Albany Intl Airport (ALB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $80 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Columbia to Albany?
Flights from Columbia to Albany usually depart from Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).
Which airports do connecting flights from Columbia to Albany pass through?
One-stop flights from Columbia to Albany most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbia to Albany?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Columbia to Albany. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $104.

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 Columbia to Albany?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 44m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 5h 03m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What popular places can I visit in Albany?
Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre, Downtown Albany Farmers Market and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $338, about $104 less than Friday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbia to Albany trip for January. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Albany Intl Airport.

• Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel By IHG
• Albany Airport Inn
• Marriott Albany

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