How long is the flight from Chicago to Austin?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Austin in just under 2h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 23m. The distance between Chicago and Austin is about 972 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Austin round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Austin is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $70 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $86 and $169 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 77% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Austin one-way?

$71 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $81 and $83, respectively.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Austin?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Austin may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Austin?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Austin (average of $79). Flying from Chicago to Austin in January is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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 day to fly from Chicago to Austin?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Austin flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Austin

The most flights from CHI to AUS are scheduled on a Thursday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin?

On average you can expect to pay $222 for a flight from Chicago to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $56 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $96.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Austin?

Before booking your flight to Austin from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Southwest (86%), Air Canada (85%), Frontier( 84%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Austin?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Austin.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to AUS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Austin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Austin from Chicago?

For a flight from Chicago to Austin, you will be flying into Austin Bergstrom. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is just 7.5 mi from the center of the city. Austin Bergstrom is the only Austin airport and it handles 28 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Austin Bergstrom from Chicago on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Austin that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Austin?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Austin?

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

$69+ Flights from Chicago to Austin

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$141 (CheapOair)
One-way from	$69 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$290
Good round-trip deal	$198 or less
Good one-way deal	$109 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

ORD

At ORD, prepare for long walks between terminals. Use the free shuttle train outside security for easier navigation.

MDW

Use the mobile ordering system at MDW to get food delivered to your gate, saving time for boarding.

AUS

At AUS, use the CapMetro Route 20 bus for a budget-friendly ride to the city, running every 15 minutes during peak hours.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$70	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$86	Average$272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$169	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$170	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$172	Average$339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Austin (AUS)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in July or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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