CMH - ALB

$143 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Albany

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Albany departing on 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Typical prices: $265-$386
Southwest
Sat 8/22Wed 8/26
CMH - ALB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Overall average: $320
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/19
CMH - ALB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $297 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Columbus and Albany. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $226 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 45m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Albany (CMH-ALB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:55 am
CMH
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ALB
3h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 6:30 pm
ALB
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CMH
3h 25m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
American Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 9:29 pm
CMH
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ALB
4h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 12:21 pm
ALB
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CMH
6h 00m
1 stop
$302American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:27 am
CMH
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ALB
4h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 1:06 pm
ALB
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CMH
4h 56m
1 stop
$303United Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 pm
CMH
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ALB
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 9:00 pm
ALB
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CMH
8h 10m
2 stops
$308Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:45 pm
CMH
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ALB
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 9:20 pm
ALB
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CMH
6h 15m
1 stop
$311Southwest
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 8:05 pm
CMH
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ALB
8h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 8:30 pm
ALB
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CMH
8h 15m
2 stops
$313Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 12:47 pm
CMH
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ALB
4h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 1:52 pm
ALB
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CMH
7h 37m
1 stop
$324Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:45 pm
CMH
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ALB
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 9:00 pm
ALB
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CMH
8h 10m
2 stops
$326Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 8:50 pm
CMH
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ALB
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 9:10 pm
ALB
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CMH
9h 20m
2 stops
$329Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:45 pm
CMH
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ALB
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 9:00 pm
ALB
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CMH
8h 10m
2 stops
$334Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Albany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Albany, New York departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Albany is September, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $559 and $512 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Albany

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Albany based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Albany flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Albany?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany was $143 for a one-way ticket and $297 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Albany?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Albany, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Albany are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $468 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Albany.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Albany from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and ALB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus 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 Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Albany

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus 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 Columbus 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
CMH - DEN
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Southwest is always good and effective. Would be nice if they raised the pre-boarding age a couple years. Would hate to have our 7 year old daughter sit by a complete stranger because of a goitch when i check in and get a late boarding number.

The crew at the gate in Baltimore were rude and intimidating and insensitive to the needs of traveling families. They treated us like nuisance children ruining their day rather than the reasons they were working, paying customers with children who were anxious about the boarding experience. I would only travel Southwest again if it were the only option, especially if traveling with my children.

Flight was a little late departing and arriving, but it wasn't an issue. Baggage arrived quickly. It is the direct flight from CMH to LAS, and lasts about 4.5 hours.

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Didn't like sitting on the waiting pad for 30 minutes right after departing the gate. If you're going to do that, just don't board so people can still get up and walk around in the terminal. My luggage was damaged by the baggage handlers.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

Delays from united along with Newark air space caused delays. But an average flight! Unfortunately we come to expect delays from the airlines.

Fast checkin with the self serve terminal, good communication at the boarding gate.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Check in and boarding were very easy. Quite good food and a complimentary glass of wine with dinner. The acoustics on the TV difficult at times, and the options extensive though not very updated.

Crew did not arrive for their shift and flight delayed for 2 1/2 hours whilst new pilots were found. The man at the boarding gate did a great job keeping us informed and the eventual flight was good. It was just the long delay waiting…….

Taking a bus or train from Newark to Albany is perhaps the better (safer and faster) option for such a short distance, especially with winter weather. Due to complications caused by snowfall, our flight had to circle around Albany airport for about half an hour before the conditions on the runway were sufficient for landing. (The pilots did an excellent job getting us on the ground safely with limited runway-length, snow covering the runway, and poor visibility.) The flight had a lot of turbulence due to the snowstorm and small size of the plane, but all was well in the end.

Flight was delayed due to connecting passengers. Lack of snack options bad. Sitting in Aisle, last cart run pulled the cart directly into my knee. Rude awakening.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

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