Albany to Columbia (ALB–CAE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 59m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbia flights
DCA Washington 4h 6m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Columbia flights
IAD Dulles 4h 7m EJASNUA → CMSNUA Dulles (IAD) to Columbia flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 42m AA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbia flights
ORD Chicago 5h 48m AAACAS → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Columbia flights
LGA New York 8h 15m DL → AADL New York (LGA) to Columbia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~8h 15m AAQR → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Columbia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albany to Columbia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between ALB and CAE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ALB Routes CAE Routes ALB Live Flights CAE Live Flights ALB Delays CAE Delays
All flights from Columbia (CAE) Columbia to Albany flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to CAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CLT ~3h 59m DCA ~4h 6m IAD ~4h 7m ATL ~4h 24m PHL ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
CAE → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → CAE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbia from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Metric ALB→CAE HPN→CAE
Distance from ALB – 116 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
White Plains (HPN) to Columbia flights
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Columbia is 0 hours the same as Albany.
ALB: EDT · CAE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
Facts

ALB–CAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Columbia route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: CAE
Full nameColumbia Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to CAE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CAE to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include White Plains (HPN).