Cheap flights from Chicago to Albany

One-way fares from $169 · CHI → ALB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$169

American Airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $169

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
2h 12m

1,140 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Albany

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $169

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart20:39 Thu, Nov 12ORD → ALB 2h 16m · Direct
$169one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart19:52 Fri, Nov 13ORD → ALB 2h 16m · Direct
$169one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart08:16 Tue, Nov 10ORD → ALB 2h 12m · Direct
$175one way, per person
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Allegiant Air
Depart13:08 Sun, Nov 8RFD → ALB 3h 39m · 1 stop
$208one way, per person
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About flights from Chicago to Albany

Chicago (CHI) and Albany (ALB) are about 1,140 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 12m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $169, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago to Albany?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $169 with American Airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $169 one way.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Albany?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Albany?

A direct flight takes about 2h 12m. Chicago and Albany are around 1,140 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Albany?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

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