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Flights from Columbia to Albany

There are no direct flights from Columbia to Albany. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 5h 30m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 30m
COUALBORD

Columbia to Albany at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Columbia to Albany

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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COU Chicago (ORD) ALB
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat11:30 COU12:40 ORD2h 35m connection15:15 ORD18:00 ALBSkyWest + United Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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COU Charlotte (CLT) ALB
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:30 COU10:06 CLT3h 54m connection14:00 CLT15:40 ALBEnvoy Air + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 10m
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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
1,609 km999 miles
Journey time
5h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hAlbany vs Columbia
Currency in Albany
USD
Airports
COU → ALB

Flights from Columbia to Albany: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbia to Albany?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago 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 Columbia to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,609 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Albany?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Albany?
Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
What is the time difference between Columbia and Albany?
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.

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