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$89+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Austin (AUS)

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CHI — AUS
abr. 1 — abr. 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in April or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated marzo 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$328

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Austin Bergstrom flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Austin Bergstrom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Austin Bergstrom.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
jue. 5/812:40 pmORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 52mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 5/1011:35 amAUS - ORD
1 stop8h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/283:08 pmORD - AUS
1 stop9h 44mSpirit Airlines
mié. 4/309:08 pmAUS - ORD
1 stop12h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$151
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/812:40 pmORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
jue. 5/154:27 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$154
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
sáb. 5/311:50 pmORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
mié. 6/41:40 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mar. 6/38:25 amMDW - AUS
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
lun. 6/96:00 amAUS - MDW
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$168
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/297:12 amORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/315:16 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
jue. 6/55:00 amORD - AUS
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/116:34 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
sáb. 4/194:15 pmORD - AUS
1 stop5h 17mDelta
lun. 4/215:30 amAUS - ORD
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/26$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/86:45 amMDW - AUS
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
mar. 4/156:29 pmAUS - MDW
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
sáb. 5/1012:53 pmMDW - AUS
1 stop6h 01mDelta
sáb. 5/175:15 amAUS - MDW
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/26$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2211:03 amMDW - AUS
2 stops32h 14mAllegiant Air
jue. 5/298:39 amAUS - MDW
2 stops34h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/25$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2211:03 amMDW - AUS
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/2911:35 amAUS - MDW
3 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$443

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 marzo 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Austin that are best for you.

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ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/8

12:40 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Austin Bergstrom

sáb. 5/10

11:35 am-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$149

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/28

3:08 pm-12:52 am

1 stop9h 44m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 4/30

9:08 pm-9:24 am

1 stop12h 16m

$151

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/8

12:40 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Austin Bergstrom

jue. 5/15

4:27 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$154

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/31

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 6/4

1:40 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$159

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/29

7:12 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

sáb. 5/31

5:16 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$168

ChicagoAustin

MDW - AUS

MDWAUS

Chicago Midway

mar. 6/3

8:25 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 6/9

6:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$168

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 6/5

5:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

mié. 6/11

6:34 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$213

ChicagoAustin

ORD - AUS

ORDAUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 4/19

4:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Austin Bergstrom

lun. 4/21

5:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$227

ChicagoAustin

MDW - AUS

MDWAUS

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/8

6:45 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Austin Bergstrom

mar. 4/15

6:29 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 52m

$236

ChicagoAustin

MDW - AUS

MDWAUS

Chicago Midway

sáb. 5/10

12:53 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Austin Bergstrom

sáb. 5/17

5:15 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$237

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Austin in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Austin flights

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Southwest

Southwest's Wanna Get Away fare includes two free checked bags, a great value for travelers.


Southwest offers free messaging and in-flight entertainment on personal devices, enhancing the travel experience.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Austin

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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 77 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Chicago to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 CHI to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 marzo 27, 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Austin. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Austin

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 marzo 27, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to AUS are scheduled on a Wednesday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated marzo 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Austin to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 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 24 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Austin Bergstrom from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • 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 $146 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $151 and $159 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $91, respectively.

  • 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: Frontier (100%), Republic Airways (100%), Emirates( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin?

    On average you can expect to pay $515 for a flight from Chicago to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $39 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $136.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Austin (average of $286). Flying from Chicago to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 Chicago to Austin

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 marzo 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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