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$131 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip
$244
Typical prices: $385-$277
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ORD - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $350-$191
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Tue 8/18Wed 8/19
ORD - AUS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Austin (ORD-AUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Austin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Austin

Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 4
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6:55 am - 4:43 pm
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12:44 pm - 7:50 pm
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7h 06m
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$244Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:30 am - 8:52 pm
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14h 22m
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$245Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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8:15 pm - 8:53 pm
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24h 38m
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$246Frontier
Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27
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10:01 pm - 5:42 am
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7h 41m
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$248Frontier
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:40 am - 9:39 am
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Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7
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$250American Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:12 pm - 8:52 pm
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$251Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 10
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21h 30m
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1:33 pm - 7:53 pm
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6h 20m
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$252Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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5h 49m
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$253United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 11
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Austin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Austin, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin is January, where tickets cost $201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $360 and $358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $362, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on American Airlines and AUS

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin flights

  • How can I fly from ORD to AUS?

    American Airlines, United, and Southwest are among the airlines that offer direct flights from ORD to AUS. Spirit, American, Delta, and United are some of the airlines that offer flights from ORD to AUS with one stop in cities such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, Minneapolis, and others. American, United, and Spirit are among the airlines that offer flights from ORD to AUS with two stops.

  • Does ORD have a place for kids to play?

    Yes. If you are traveling with children and want them to wear themselves out before your flight to Austin, consider taking them to the Family Lounge at ORD, located in the Main Hall of Terminal 2. This lounge features toys, climbing structures, video games, and every once in a while, live performances. Comfortable seats with charging outlets surround the play area so that parents can watch as their kids run and play.

  • Does AUS have any place where I can get a massage?

    Yes. If you want to ease out the stiffness from your sore muscles once you land at AUS, you can visit the retail spa Knot Anymore. This spa is located in the Barbra Jordan Terminal in two places, at Gate 7 and Gate 13.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at AUS?

    To check in to pick up your rental car, you will have to go to the Rental Car Facility at AUS where all 10 car rental companies are situated. The Rental Car Facility is in the parking garage across from the Barbara Jordan Terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin was $131 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Austin?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Austin, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Austin, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Austin are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $351 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $372 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $308 or less round-trip.
  • The Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the busiest airport in the Chicago metropolitan area, is a hub for American and United Airlines. The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the third busiest airport in Texas, is a focus city for Southwest.
  • If you have time while you're waiting for your flight to Austin, there are several places in ORD where you can watch the planes. If you want to watch the planes take off, you can do so from the Berghoff Cafe and the Food Court in Terminal 1 and from Chili's Too in Terminal 3.
  • If you want to stretch out or relax before your flight to Austin, stop by the Yoga Room at ORD. This exercise space with no changing room has wall mounted TVs that show yoga poses that you can follow. Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm, the Yoga Room is airside in the Terminal 3 Rotunda on the Mezzanine level.
  • If you want to feel a little more comfortable when you're at the airport, feel free to take advantage of the restrooms that are designated All Gender at ORD. These bathrooms can be found throughout the airport, in every terminal and in the Multi Modal Facility as well.
  • As you make your way out of the Austin Airport, take a look around you and enjoy the art on display created by local artists. You can also enjoy live music in the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Local musicians play Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at six different venues throughout the terminals.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Austin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Austin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4237 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
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OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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