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Flights from Chicago to Albany

Search for direct flights from Chicago to Albany in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$135, and round-trip direct flights start at US$359.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 18:15
        2h 12m
        Nonstop
        ALB 21:27
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Jul 30 | United Airlines
        ALB 06:46
        2h 43m
        Nonstop
        ORD 08:29
        Albany - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | American Airlines
        US$359 US$442
        19% off
        19% off
        US$442 US$359
      • ORD 16:09
        2h 17m
        Nonstop
        ALB 19:26
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Jul 30 | American Airlines
        ALB 06:46
        2h 43m
        Nonstop
        ORD 08:29
        Albany - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | American Airlines
        US$378 US$442
        14% off
        14% off
        US$442 US$378
      • ORD 06:00
        5h 47m
        1 stop
        ALB 12:47
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Jul 30 | Delta Air Lines
        ALB 19:56
        2h 51m
        Nonstop
        ORD 21:47
        Albany - Chicago | Wed, Aug 5 | American Airlines
        US$321 US$442
        27% off
        27% off
        US$442 US$321
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ALB 14:00
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
        ALB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 16:00
        Albany - Chicago | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MDW 07:45
        2h
        Nonstop
        ALB 10:45
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Aug 30 | Hahn Air
        US$135 US$197
        31% off
        31% off
        US$197 US$135
      • MDW 12:45
        1h 50m
        Nonstop
        ALB 15:35
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Aug 27 | Hahn Air
        US$142 US$197
        28% off
        28% off
        US$197 US$142
      • ORD 20:39
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        ALB 23:58
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Aug 30 | American Airlines
        US$168 US$197
        15% off
        15% off
        US$197 US$168
      • ORD 18:15
        2h 20m
        Nonstop
        ALB 21:35
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Aug 30 | United Airlines
        US$172
        13% off
        US$197 US$172
      • ORD 12:00
        2h 4m
        Nonstop
        ALB 15:04
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Aug 27 | United Airlines
        US$172
        13% off
        US$197 US$172
      • ORD 20:39
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        ALB 23:58
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Aug 27 | American Airlines
        US$175
        11% off
        US$197 US$175
      • ORD 17:18
        4h 47m
        1 stop
        ALB 23:05
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Aug 30 | Delta Air Lines
        US$139
        28% off
        US$197 US$139
      • ORD 06:00
        5h 47m
        1 stop
        ALB 12:47
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Aug 27 | Delta Air Lines
        US$143
        27% off
        US$197 US$143
      • MDW 16:30
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        ALB 23:55
        Chicago - Albany | Thu, Sep 10 | Delta Air Lines
        US$175
        11% off
        US$197 US$175
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ALB 14:00
        Chicago - Albany | Sun, Jul 19 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Albany

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Albany, including United Airlines, Hahn Air has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Albany according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Chicago to Albany Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Albany is about 1,140.84 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Albany is around 2 hours 6 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$135
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$321
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,140.84 km
Average flight time2 hours 6 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Albany route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Albany (CHI-ALB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hahn Air offers one-way fares as low as US$135 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDW to ALB on Sun, Aug 30), while Delta Air Lines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$321 departing on Thu, Jul 30 and returning on Wed, Aug 5.
  • It takes about 2 hours 6 minutes to fly from Chicago to Albany.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Albany is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Albany, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Aug 30, with one-way flights priced at just US$135.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Hahn Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Albany travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Albany is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Albany on July 27, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$170.
  • The time difference between Albany and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Albany

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Albany?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Albany on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, American Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Albany, with fares starting at US$174.

US$174
US$410
US$646
US$881
American Airlines
US$174
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$319
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$881
Delta Air Lines

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Albany?

Total flights from Chicago to Albany across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Air New Zealand/Air Canada/United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Albany, with 30 flights per week.

18
22
26
30
Air New Zealand
30
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
30
Air Canada
United Airlines
30
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
22
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
22
American Airlines

How many flights fly from Chicago to Albany daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Albany within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Albany is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

122
110
98
86
Highest
100
Mon
100
Tue
98
Wed
99
Thu
122
Fri
101
Sat
108
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.