Cheap flights from Chicago to Austin
Good to know
Prices are for flights from Chicago to Austin for 1 adult in Economy. Flight times are based on nonstop flights or flights with the fewest stops available.
Flight information for Chicago to Austin to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight | $108 |
Frontier
1 stop
15 hr
Dec 7 — Dec 9
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $108 | |
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Cheapest one-way flight | $54 |
Frontier
1 stop
9 hr
Nov 4
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The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Austin is currently $54 | |
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?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to Austin per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Austin is typically September. The most expensive one is typically March.
September Cheapest
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Typical prices: $115–205 |
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March Most expensive
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Typical prices: $205–390 |
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago 30 min 16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)Chicago 23 min 9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)Milwaukee 1 hr 27 min 75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)Indianapolis 2 hr 55 min 165 mi
Popular airports near Austin
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Austin center and popularity with travelers.
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)Austin 24 min 6 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)Dallas 3 hr 10 min 186 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Houston 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT)San Antonio 1 hr 16 min 66 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Austin
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Austin?
2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Austin.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Austin?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in September. Typical prices range from $115 to $205.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Chicago to Austin was with Frontier from $108. The best one-way deal was with Frontier from $54.
When are direct flights from Chicago to Austin available?
There are direct flights from Chicago to Austin on a daily basis.
Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to Austin?
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Austin.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin starts at $108 from Sat, Dec 7 to Mon, Dec 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Mon, Nov 4.
When should you visit 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).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Chicago to Austin
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.
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.
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Popular trips from Chicago
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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Los Angeles$108Nov 14 — Nov 181 stop 7 hr 12 min Frontier
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Paris$403Dec 6 — Dec 81 stop 13 hr 30 min Tap Air Portugal
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Washington, D.C.$73Dec 7 — Dec 9Nonstop 1 hr 51 min Frontier
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Seattle$108Oct 26 — Oct 281 stop 6 hr 28 min Frontier
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