Albany to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 12 times. The typical return was £523 per person and the lowest £405, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £405 |
| Typical (median) | £523 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 12 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from AlbanyLowest in 30 days
Chicago
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on United, 2h 33m
- £118 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
£1,227 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £810 + hotel £418, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · nonstop · 2h 33m
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.9; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £498 | UA | nonstop | 2h 44m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £540 | UA | with a stop | 6h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £523 | UA | with a stop | 7h 11m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £405 | United | nonstop | 2h 33m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £516 | UA | nonstop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £531 | UA | nonstop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £525 | UA | with a stop | 7h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £405 | American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | nonstop | 2h 47m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £531 | UA | nonstop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £522 | UA | with a stop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £524 | UA | with a stop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £514 | UA | nonstop | 2h 37m | Kiwi.com |
About Chicago
Chicago offers skyscraper architecture, a lakefront of beaches and parks, blues clubs, deep-dish pizza and museums of world rank.
Chicago from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Albany to Chicago
What does a return from Albany to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £523 per person, taxes and fees included, across 12 checks; the lowest was £405.
When is the best time to fly from Albany to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Chicago?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Chicago.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.