Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Austin (CHI - AUS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Austin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$225	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $225
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $95
Cheapest nonstop flights	$164	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $164
Last-minute weekend getaway	$239	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Austin is currently $239
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $488

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Austin takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Austin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–275
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–250

Popular airlines from Chicago to Austin

Southwest

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $205–420

36 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - AUS Every day

2359 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - AUS Every day
American

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $205–430

30 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - AUS Every day

707 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AUS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $200–450

31 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - AUS Every day

374 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AUS Every day
Delta

from $276

Typical price: $235–570

458 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - AUS Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $222

Typical price: $150–325

2 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - AUS Every Mon, Fri

40 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - AUS Every day
Alaska

from $554

Typical price: $420–970

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Austin

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $225. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Austin is $276, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Austin is $222, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Austin is $554, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin starts at $225 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Austin.

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Austin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Austin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 36 nonstop flights and 2,359 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Austin are:

American offers 30 nonstop flights and 707 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
United offers 31 nonstop flights and 374 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Delta offers 458 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 40 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Austin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $225. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 27 to Jun 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Austin is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Austin is $276, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Austin is $222, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Austin is $554, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Austin.

There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 American direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 United direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Austin at price $239 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Austin.

There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 American direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 United direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Austin per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Austin on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Austin start at $164 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Austin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Austin start at $488 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Austin start at $225 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Austin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Austin starts at $239 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Austin at price $239 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Austin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.