$246 Cheap flight deals from Albany (ALB) to Columbia (CAE)

Albany International Airport

The Albany International Airport is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road, approximately 13 miles from downtown Albany. Seven airlines fly from Albany-Air Canada, Cape Air, Continental Express, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. Orbitz.com searches flights from all of these airlines to find you sales and low-cost airline tickets.

Parking and Transportation

The Albany International Airport has long-term parking available for $9 per day; however, you can purchase five days of parking for $36 or seven days of parking for $45. Buses run from downtown Albany to the airport between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. You can also take a taxicab to the airport. Cab fares are $3.50 for the first half mile and $.20 for each additional 1/10 of a mile. If you need access to a car when you arrive at your destination, you can use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental vehicle.

Dining at the Airport

If you need to grab a bite to eat before your flight, the airport has various dining options available. You can choose from McDonald's, Saranac Street Pub, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks and the Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen. The Green Leaf Food Court also serves a wide variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Orbitz.com does more than find flights from Albany; it helps you plan your entire trip. Since you don't have to worry about a thing, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy a meal before you board your plane.

Airports in Columbia

Columbia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina, services more than 1.2 million passengers annually. One of the best ways to find cheap flights to Columbia is to check Orbitz.com, which searches hundreds of flights to ensure you get the best deal. Located approximately 10 miles from downtown Columbia, this airport is serviced by Delta, American Eagle, US Airways and United.

Transportation From the Airport

When your flight lands at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, you can take a taxi to the hotel of your choice. If you want to rent a car to make traveling around the city easier during your stay, you can check for package deals that include low-cost flights to Columbia, hotel rooms and rental cars on Orbitz.com. Many of the larger hotels near the airport offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.

Weather in Columbia

Daytime temperatures in Columbia are fairly mild during the winter months, with highs in the 50s. During the summer, the weather is hot with highs in the 80s to 90s. Nighttime lows rarely dip lower than the upper 30s during the winter and the 60s during the summer. If you are traveling during the summer months, bring an umbrella or rain coat, as pop-up showers are possible.

Colombia's Major Attractions

Once you book cheap flights to Columbia on Orbitz.com, you will have to decide what to do. You can go to the award-winning Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. You may also want to visit the State Museum or find sales on tickets to a production at one of the many theatres in the area.