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Flights from Albany to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Albany to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Atlanta, about 3h 20m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 20m
Albany to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey3h 20mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Albany to Columbia
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ALB Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: CommutAir · Leg 2: CommutAir
Mon06:15 ALB07:29 IAD0h 46m connection08:15 IAD09:35 CAECommutAir
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ALB Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon13:00 ALB15:09 ATL1h 06m connection16:15 ATL17:02 CAEDelta Air Lines
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ALB Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat16:15 ALB18:00 CLT2h 30m connection20:30 CLT20:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ALB Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:15 ALB07:06 PHL3h 09m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ALB Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:00 ALB11:09 ORD2h 06m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,152 km715 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 20mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Albany
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- ALB → CAE
Flights from Albany to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albany to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albany to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,152 km.
Where do you change planes between Albany and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL). CommutAir flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albany and Columbia?
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).





