Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus Airport to Albany?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Albany usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Albany Intl (ALB).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Albany.

Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus Airport to Albany pass through?

One-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Albany most commonly connect through: • Philadelphia (PHL) - 25% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 23% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Columbus Airport to Albany. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $239. 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 and Times Union Center. These are among the most viewed places in Albany on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany?

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Albany takes about 00m, covering 507 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport 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 $343 to $2,343. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Albany looking right now?

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 3h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 05m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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 $81 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Albany range from $352 to $576, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Albany typically range from $352 to $576. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $343, on United Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 45% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany at $352 round-trip. •November ($651) and March ($566) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% 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 Columbus Airport to Albany?

United Airlines ($343) and Southwest ($348) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Albany according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Philadelphia (PHL) is the most popular layover for the Columbus Airport to Albany route. Over the past 3 months, 25% of KAYAK users found 1-stop round-trips connecting via PHL.

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

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $387. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Columbus Airport to Albany layovers at 2h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $352-$576

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Typical prices: $195-$398

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Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 6

6:00 am - 10:33 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

4h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4:13 pm - 10:24 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$343United Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 6

2:45 pm - 9:25 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

6h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

12:15 pm - 8:45 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

8h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl

$348Southwest

Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 22

9:24 am - 4:17 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

6h 53m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

7:48 pm - 11:59 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

16h 11m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Charleston

$348Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 6

6:00 am - 2:30 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

8h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:40 am - 3:05 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

9h 25m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Tampa

$353Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19

3:20 pm - 10:50 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

7h 30m1 stop Orlando

5:30 am - 10:20 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

4h 50m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$383Southwest

Sat, Dec 26 - Thu, Dec 31

5:10 am - 10:09 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:44 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

5h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$402United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 10:33 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

4h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:45 am - 9:51 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

4h 06m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$483United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

6:38 pm - 10:50 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

4h 12m1 stop Philadelphia

6:25 pm - 11:34 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

5h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$527American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

6:00 am - 11:14 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:50 am - 11:31 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

5h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$527Delta

Sat, Nov 28 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 9:37 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

3h 37m1 stop Philadelphia

12:00 pm - 6:59 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$537American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Columbus to Albany

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 am - 9:00 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

27h 00m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

10:00 am - 9:56 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

11h 56m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$587JetBlue

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

9:09 am - 3:52 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

6h 43m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

10:14 pm - 4:40 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

18h 26m2 stops Nashville Intl Fort Lauderdale

$621Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

8:15 am - 12:01 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

3h 46m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 am - 11:31 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

5h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$633Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

1:15 pm - 9:45 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

8h 30m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

11:30 am - 4:15 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$644Southwest

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

2:35 pm - 10:30 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

7h 55m2 stops Sarasota Bradenton Intl Orlando

5:30 am - 2:05 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

8h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Orlando

$649Southwest

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

1:06 pm - 6:00 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 10:09 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

4h 29m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$672Delta

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

6:55 am - 5:35 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

10h 40m2 stops Dallas Love Field Fort Lauderdale

5:00 am - 11:30 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

6h 30m1 stop Orlando

$697Southwest

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

6:00 am - 11:43 pmCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

17h 43m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4:55 pm - 10:27 pmALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$984United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

5:15 am - 10:27 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:35 pm - 2:30 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

6h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$994United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29

5:15 am - 10:27 amCMH Columbus-ALB Albany Intl

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:35 pm - 2:30 amALB Albany Intl-CMH Columbus

6h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,098United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus Airport to Albany flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Albany departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 45% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Albany at $352 round-trip.
•November ($651) and March ($566) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% 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 Columbus Airport to Albany?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus Airport to Albany.
How long is a flight from Columbus Airport to Albany?
A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Albany takes about 00m, covering 507 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Albany flight?
Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Albany range from $352 to $576, with an average of $425 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Columbus Airport 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 $343 to $2,343. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Columbus Airport to Albany looking right now?
One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Albany are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $196, which is 41% below 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 $81 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus Airport to Albany?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Columbus Airport to Albany. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $239.

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 Columbus Airport to Albany?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 3h 54m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 05m via Philadelphia (PHL).
What popular places can I visit in Albany?
Some of the most popular sights in Albany are Palace Theatre 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 Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $378, about $239 less than Tuesday fares (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus Airport to Albany trip for September. Fares historically average $352 round-trip in that month - typically $299 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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
• Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road (Airport)
• Tru by Hilton Albany Airport

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