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$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Austin (AUS)

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AUS
Jul 12 — Jul 191
Sun 7/12
Sun 7/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Austin

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/98:50 pm
STL
-
AUS
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/1612:55 pm
AUS
-
STL
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/188:25 am
STL
-
AUS
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/197:30 am
AUS
-
STL
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/96:00 am
STL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Wed 9/1612:08 pm
AUS
-
STL
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 9/123:34 pm
STL
-
AUS
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 9/162:08 pm
AUS
-
STL
1 stop3h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/298:25 am
STL
-
AUS
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/87:30 am
AUS
-
STL
Nonstop2h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/174:57 pm
STL
-
AUS
1 stop23h 46m
Frontier
Fri 8/211:59 pm
AUS
-
STL
1 stop18h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/84:57 pm
STL
-
AUS
1 stop23h 42m
Frontier
Wed 7/151:33 pm
AUS
-
STL
1 stop28h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/236:00 am
MLI
-
AUS
1 stop7h 51m
Delta
Sat 9/265:15 am
AUS
-
MLI
1 stop5h 08m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$231
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/116:05 am
MDW
-
AUS
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Wed 7/151:33 pm
AUS
-
MDW
1 stop8h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$244
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:55 am
ORD
-
AUS
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Sat 7/412:44 pm
AUS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/2710:10 am
MDW
-
AUS
2 stops5h 35m
Southwest
Mon 11/28:50 pm
AUS
-
MDW
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/610:35 am
MDW
-
AUS
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:35 pm
AUS
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11$246

Find flight deals from Illinois to Austin

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Austin flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Austin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Austin that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/2

4:30 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 11/7

5:40 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 02m

$213

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/6

12:20 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 10/9

8:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop3h 55m

$223

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/1

7:05 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/5

3:00 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$229
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/26

8:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 8/28

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$249

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/22

9:50 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 7/26

8:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 05m

$249

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

11:47 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 8/9

3:37 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$257

ChicagoAustin

MDW - AUS

MDWAUS

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/19

2:20 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/20

6:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 55m

$263

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

11:10 am-5:21 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 11/15

5:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$264

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-9:58 am

Nonstop2h 58m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 10/11

5:10 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 06m

$267

St. LouisAustin

STL - AUS

STLAUS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/8

8:30 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 7/15

6:35 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Austin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Austin

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Austin (average of $59). Flying from Illinois to Austin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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 IL to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Illinois to Austin by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Austin

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Austin. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to AUS are scheduled on a Thursday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Austin?

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

The best time to book flights from Illinois to Austin is 82 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 day to fly from Illinois to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Austin. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Austin. 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 Austin from Illinois?

    Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Austin. It is only a 7.5 mi journey from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) to Austin’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Austin in 5h. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Illinois and Austin are separated by a distance of 722 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $39 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Southwest, with prices starting from $78 and $84, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Austin?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Austin Bergstrom or Lambert-St Louis - Austin Bergstrom, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Austin Bergstrom is the most popular route from Illinois to Austin.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Austin?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Austin on time: Air Canada (81%), ANA (73%), Lufthansa (72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Austin?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Austin? While on average our users pay $473, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $130. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Austin Bergstrom), is priced around $169.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Austin?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Austin (average of $59). Flying from Illinois to Austin in November is currently the most expensive (average of $602). 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Austin

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Austin. 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$190Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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