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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Austin (CHI-AUS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago 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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10:36 am - 9:10 amORD-AUS
22h 34m2 stops
4:35 pm - 11:29 pmAUS-ORD
6h 54m1 stop
$207Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
9:45 pm - 8:13 amMDW-AUS
10h 28m1 stop
8:54 pm - 4:45 amAUS-MDW
7h 51m1 stop
$208Frontier
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Tue, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 4
8:29 pm - 11:15 pmORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
6:01 am - 8:49 amAUS-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
$243American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 24
7:10 am - 9:56 amORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
5:24 pm - 8:12 pmAUS-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
$248United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 1
8:29 pm - 11:15 pmORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
8:12 am - 11:00 amAUS-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
$250American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 25
7:10 am - 9:56 amORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
7:02 am - 9:54 amAUS-ORD
2h 52mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 3
5:45 pm - 10:58 pmMDW-AUS
5h 13m1 stop
5:15 am - 12:42 pmAUS-MDW
7h 27m1 stop
$274Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 10
6:00 am - 1:18 pmMDW-AUS
7h 18m1 stop
12:44 pm - 6:05 pmAUS-MDW
5h 21m1 stop
$276Delta
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Wed, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 7
9:15 pm - 7:30 amMDW-AUS
10h 15m1 stop
9:55 pm - 12:25 amAUS-MDW
2h 30mnonstop
$281Southwest
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 18
6:05 am - 5:40 pmMDW-AUS
11h 35m2 stops
12:35 pm - 10:55 pmAUS-MDW
10h 20m1 stop
$329Southwest
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Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Chicago to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Austin flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Austin.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Austin cost $113 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Austin. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $206.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Austin?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Austin, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago 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 to Austin is February, where tickets cost $306 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $402 and $366 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Austin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Austin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Austin found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $207 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Frontier ($208). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $55 on Spirit Airlines and from $76 on Frontier.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Austin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Austin.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Austin. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $149 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Southwest.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Austin per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Austin, with an average flight time of 2h 39m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 114 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Austin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Austin take?

Nonstop flights from Chicago generally make it to Austin in 2h 30m. The flying distance between the two cities is 981 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Austin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 5:25 am and will be landing in Austin at 7:55 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Austin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Austin jets off at 10:20 pm and lands at 12:50 am.

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Low season

January

High season

April

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$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Austin

  • Are onsite hotels at AUS?

    Yes, there are a few onsite hotels at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) where you can spend the next before embarking on your journey to your final destination. Among these hotels is the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel. Despite being located near the airport, the hotel offers its clients complimentary shuttle services to their terminals.

  • What PRM-friendly amenities can one access on their flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to AUS?

    To ensure that Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) enjoy their flights from Chicago to Austin, most airlines offer complimentary wheelchairs services in both ORD and AUS airports. The wheelchair assistance services are accessed before any ticket counter in the terminal. For wheelchair service delivery convenience, you need to inform your airline in advance.

  • Which airline can I use from Chicago to Austin with my kids?

    Booking your tickets in advance with American Airlines should be your top priority if you intend to fly your kids from Chicago to ORD to AUS. The airline's spacious cabins allow extra legroom for stretching during the flight. The airline also offers child-sized headphones compatible with its in-flight entertainment system to maximize the kids' flight entertainment.

  • Which cities can I visit near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to AUS should give you a rare opportunity to visit other cities near AUS. Among those cities you can comfortably visit upon landing at AUS include Driftwood, Wyldwood, Cedar Creek, and Dripping Springs. Since these cities are all within a 30-minute drive from AUS, you can easily connect to them via public transport such as buses and taxis.

  • Which hotel choices should I consider at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for my early-morning flight to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Most travelers who travel with their earliest morning flights from ORD to AUS spend their night in a hotel within comfortable walking distance of ORD. Among the hotels you can consider within a 10-minute walk to ORD is Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport Hotel.

  • How easy is it to rent a car at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Provided you have the necessary documents, including a valid driver's license and a credit card in your name, you will easily rent a car of your choice from onsite car rentals such as Hertz, Avis, and Thrifty. Most of these car rentals have counters in the baggage claim area within the terminal's first level.

  • Which airport should I fly out of: O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW)?

    Both facilities are modern and easy to navigate. O’Hare sees much more traffic than Midway does, mostly because Midway acts as a hub for Southwest Airlines; they serve their whole network from this airport. Choosing which airport to depart from may be more a matter of choosing which airline to fly on.

  • What is the best way to travel to downtown Austin from the airport?

    Just 5 miles southwest of downtown Austin, Austin Bergstrom airport (AUS) is very convenient to downtown using almost any mode of transportation. For a very reasonable fee (around $1.25) the Capital Metro bus is one option, but if you have a few bags to carry or just want to get to where you’re going, taxis and Ubers are fast and easy.

  • Are there any good lounges in Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS)?

    If you have to hang around for a while before your accommodations are ready, you might want to just rest up at one of Austin Airport’s comfy lounges. They are well-appointed, and if you have a United Airlines or American Airlines ticket, you can purchase access to their private lounges just by showing your ticket at the door.

  • What can I do with a couple of hours at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    If it makes sense for you to arrive early for your flight from O’Hare, there are plenty of things to do. Get centered before takeoff in the yoga studio located in Terminal 3. If you’d like something a little more high-impact, buy a pass at the Hilton Athletic Club located in the Hilton hotel in Terminal 2. Bonus: they have a sauna.

  • Are there kid-friendly things to do at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    Check out the real Brachiosaurus skeleton, one of the largest mounted dinosaur skeletons in the world. At four stories high and 72 feet long, it’s a lot to take in. After that, look for the restored fighter plane in Terminal 2. It’s a great photo op for your travel log, and the history is interesting, too.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Austin was $55 for a one-way ticket and $207 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Austin?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Austin.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Austin?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Austin Bergstrom.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Austin?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Austin?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Austin?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Austin on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $293 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago 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 to Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Chicago 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $286 or less round-trip.
  • One of the numerous airlines to consider for your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is Allegiant Air. Besides its flexible ticket cancellation policy, AUS is the focus airport for Allegiant Air. It is, therefore, one of the airlines offering the highest number of flights to AUS.
  • If your flight from Chicago to Austin has been delayed due to different factors or you have just arrived too early for your flight at ORD, you can consider spending your waiting time in the observation. ORD's popular observation decks are located in Terminal 2, Mezzanine level, and in Terminal 3, near gate G17.
  • Business travelers whose flight from Chicago to Austin has been rescheduled or delayed can consider attending their routine business meetings or duties within the onsite lounges. Among these lounges is Concourse B's United Club. To access the lounge, you will have to prepay for your ticket.
  • Of the two major Chicago airports, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers fewer flights. Though they are both international facilities, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) handles the bulk of the traffic.
  • Taxis to airports in Chicago are plentiful, and around $20-$25 to either airport from downtown, but if you’re saving money on this trip, it’s good to know that Uber rates are some of the cheapest in the country.
  • If you’re working while traveling, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has unlimited free Wi-Fi in all terminals. Check in early for your flight, and check in with the office too, before you depart for Austin.
  • Taxis from Austin Airport (AUS) to the downtown center will be about $30. If you don’t need to be somewhere right away, the Capital Metro bus service is a great option. The one-way fare is about $1.25.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. Book an itinerary through KAYAK on either airline, and be confident you’re getting the best rate.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Austin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Austin Bergstrom, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Austin Bergstrom to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago 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 Chicago 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10457 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Best price with timings that suited us. The flight was punctual.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

This was the return leg of my journey with Spirit Airlines. Despite its reputation, I found no issues as it got me from point A to B safely and without delay, especially with no mechanical delays, which is fantastic in my book! The staff, from ground crew to cabin crew, were all pleasant and hassle-free. The flight was smooth from takeoff to landing. I have absolutely no complaints about this no-frills airline!

It was the worst ever, i will be filing a lawsuit to get a refund. Our flight was delayed 4 hours so we would miss our connecting flight, we were not rebooked to our destination the same day, we were not offered any options to get home on the same day despite being clear that we absolutely cannot get stranded at night due to family, we were forced to book our own flights on a different airline to get home, and spririt is refusing a refund because our flight wasn't cancelled, only delayed. oh yeah, and they lost our luggage on the first part of the trip and you cannot get a hold of customer service when anything goes wrong, on hold for 30+ minutes. and their app breaks so you can't use that either.

My flight was cancelled!!! I had to spend 200.00 on another flight!!

When we landed, they kept us on the plane for almost 25 minutes. Could do better.

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

It would have been nice to have been on the flight

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/28Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 57mORD-AUS
$55
6/5Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 10mORD-AUS
$66
6/6Thu
1 stopFrontier
9h 39mMDW-AUS
$76
6/5Wed
1 stopFrontier
15h 51mMDW-AUS
$80
6/28Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 46mORD-AUS
$122
7/1Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 46mORD-AUS
$127
6/29Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 09mORD-AUS
$130
6/12Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 00mORD-AUS
$137
10/29Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 44mMDW-AUS
$138
6/12Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 25mMDW-AUS
$146

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Austin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/3Mon
multi-stop
13h 31mORD-AUS
6/19Wed
multi-stop
7h 40mAUS-ORD
$252
6/3Mon
multi-stopFrontier
13h 31mORD-AUS
6/6Thu
multi-stopFrontier
8h 28mAUS-ORD
$272
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 02mORD-AUS
6/3Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 15mAUS-ORD
$320
5/31Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 02mORD-AUS
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 44mAUS-ORD
$362
6/3Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 46mORD-AUS
6/19Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 25mAUS-ORD
$525
6/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 44mORD-AUS
6/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 26mAUS-ORD
$563
6/1Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 51mMDW-AUS
6/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 25mAUS-MDW
$600
6/1Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 00mORD-AUS
6/5Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 48mAUS-ORD
$606
6/1Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 58mORD-AUS
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 45mAUS-ORD
$614
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 47mORD-AUS
6/3Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 51mAUS-ORD
$694

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Flights to Austin

Destination:

Austin (AUS)United States

Return flight deals:

Austin - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$639
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Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Austin

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$4332h 46m
Trains$4590h 00m
Buses$47421h 17m