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$144+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Albany, NY (ALB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ALB
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Albany Intl are usually found in September or November, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$144
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$498
From Houston Hobby to Albany Intl
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:33 pmHOU - ALB
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:01 amALB - HOU
1 stop9h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:10 pmHOU - ALB
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/411:55 amALB - HOU
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/171:13 pmHOU - ALB
2 stops8h 48mDelta
Sat 9/206:07 amALB - HOU
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/30$338

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany that are best for you.

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Hobby

Fly to

Albany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/5

2:33 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Albany Intl

Mon 9/8

6:01 am-2:03 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$287

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/2

9:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop9h 40m

Albany Intl

Sat 10/4

11:55 am-8:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$298

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/17

1:13 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Albany Intl

Sat 9/20

6:07 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$338

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/5

4:28 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$144

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

10:22 am-11:21 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$149

HoustonAlbany

HOU - ALB

HOUALB

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/16

2:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 45m

$239

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Deals found on 7/30

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Albany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Albany. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to ALB?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Albany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Albany. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hobby to Albany. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Albany from Houston Hobby?

    Most people fly into Albany Intl (ALB) if they book a flight to Albany from Houston Hobby. On average, Albany Intl has 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day from 4 airlines. Albany Intl is conveniently located just 7.4 mi from Albany’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York round-trip?

    Currently priced at $287, American Airlines will fly you from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $298 and $338, respectively. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. Delta flights start at $149 while deals on Southwest start at $239 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Albany that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hobby to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Albany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Albany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Albany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York (average of $366). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Albany, New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Hobby to Albany

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to Albany. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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