Cheap Flights from ALB to ORD: When to Fly from Albany to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from ALB to ORD are

• August 13th to February 11th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ALB to ORD is late September. Prices can be as high as $700 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $334 for Tuesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Albany, NY (ALB) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $351 to $509 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $368. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $508. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $140 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $430 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ALB to ORD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ALB to ORD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ALB to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Albany. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.37, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to ORD, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into ALB. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $50 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $399. Return trip prices are from the ORD to ALB flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ALB to ORD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 17 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ALB to ORD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ALB to ORD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Albany International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 721 miles or 1160 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ALB to ORD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ALB to ORD flight is about 2 hour 17 minutes.

How many flights go between Albany, NY and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 43 available flights from ALB to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ALB to ORD tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 33% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 31% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for ALB about 31 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 30 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 36 minutes late
• United: 20 minutes late
• Envoy: 5 minutes late
• ExpressJet: 493 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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