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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Austin to Chicago flights typically cost between $208 and $402 in October. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $145 on Frontier (Oct 2-Oct 6).

How long is the flight from Austin to Chicago?

Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Austin to Chicago in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Austin and Chicago is about 972 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Austin to Chicago round-trip from $73. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $78, and American Airlines, from $137. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $81 and United Airlines from $81 one-way.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Austin to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 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 Austin to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Austin to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Austin to Chicago?

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

Weekly flight availability from Austin to Chicago

The most flights from AUS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Austin to Chicago?

The most popular flight routes from Austin to Chicago are Austin Bergstrom - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Austin Bergstrom - Chicago Midway and Austin Bergstrom - Chicago Greater Rockford.

What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $70. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $105 on average, our data indicates $857 when flying from Austin to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Chicago?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Austin to Chicago consider choosing Japan Airlines (87%), ANA (86%) or Finnair (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

Before booking your flight from Austin to Chicago check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Frontier or Spirit Airlines.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Austin to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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

If you book a flight to Chicago from Austin, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Austin. There are 38 flights from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago per day from 5 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

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

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

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

$73+ Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago

Round-trip from	$145 (Priceline)
One-way from	$73 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$289
Good round-trip deal	$257 or less
Good one-way deal	$129 or less

AUS

Expect long lines at AUS, especially during morning rush hours. Arrive early to avoid missing your flight.

ORD

Taking the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago is often faster than driving due to traffic.

MDW

The Orange Line train connects MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, offering a convenient and affordable option.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$73	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$78	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$137	Average$320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$161	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$199	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$73+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI)

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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