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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Austin from $52

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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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6:27 pm - 8:16 amORD-AUS
13h 49m1 stop
7:48 pm - 9:15 pmAUS-ORD
25h 27m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
6:00 am - 9:14 amMDW-AUS
27h 14m1 stop
9:15 am - 1:09 pmAUS-MDW
27h 54m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
6:40 pm - 8:06 amORD-AUS
13h 26m1 stop
7:45 pm - 6:40 amAUS-ORD
10h 55m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
6:40 pm - 8:06 amORD-AUS
13h 26m1 stop
9:57 am - 4:35 pmAUS-ORD
6h 38m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Sat, Jun 1
5:05 am - 8:16 amMDW-AUS
27h 11m1 stop
8:09 pm - 5:50 amAUS-MDW
9h 41m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19
6:30 pm - 9:26 pmORD-AUS
2h 56mnonstop
6:30 am - 9:13 amAUS-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
4:41 pm - 10:50 pmMDW-AUS
6h 09m1 stop
10:55 am - 5:04 pmAUS-MDW
6h 09m1 stop
$246Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
8:44 pm - 11:42 pmORD-AUS
2h 58mnonstop
3:34 pm - 9:29 pmAUS-ORD
5h 55m1 stop
$250American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
9:46 am - 3:40 pmMDW-AUS
5h 54m1 stop
2:40 pm - 9:46 pmAUS-MDW
7h 06m1 stop
$292Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
7:10 am - 9:56 amORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
7:48 pm - 12:13 amAUS-ORD
4h 25m1 stop
$306United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5

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 $79 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 $191.

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 $178 on Frontier, followed by Spirit Airlines ($179). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $52 on Spirit Airlines and from $76 on Sun Country Air.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Austin?

Southwest connects Chicago to Austin with up to 11 flights per day. American Airlines also offers 6 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 6 flights per day.

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 $144 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 21 and 27 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Austin, with an average flight time of 2h 44m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 175 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

Cheapest flight

$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin

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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $52 for a one-way ticket and $178 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 $129 or less one-way and $275 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

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.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

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.

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

Delayed several times. Flight was to arrive at midnight and it arrive at 3 am. A 3 hour delay is already bad but one that has you arriving in the wee hour is just disruptive and overall unacceptable. The complete lack of restitution is a joke in keeping with Spirit’s reputation of ranking bottom-low in the pecking order.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

The flight attendants were very personable, extremely friendly, and had a very good feeling of the energy around them not to mention they’re very funny and engaging. What made up for the discomfort of the seats and the fact that the plane sat for a long time on the Turmac. Not sure if the pilot was new, but the landing was very rough sort of like I was at a magic mountain theme park ride that was built in 1959

Flight was delayed 2+ hours missed a concert because of it…

Seats could use more padding. Kind of hard on the tush.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

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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.
5/14Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 26mORD-AUS
$52
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 31mORD-AUS
$73
5/25Sat
1 stopFrontier
14h 20mORD-AUS
$80
5/20Mon
1 stopFrontier
27h 05mMDW-AUS
$81
6/12Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 45mORD-AUS
$114
7/3Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 28mMDW-AUS
$123
8/6Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 00mORD-AUS
$123
8/8Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 45mORD-AUS
$129
6/10Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 47mORD-AUS
$189
8/6Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 52mORD-AUS
$201

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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.
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
20h 28mORD-AUS
5/20Mon
multi-stopFrontier
15h 32mAUS-ORD
$168
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
12h 35mMDW-AUS
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
12h 38mAUS-MDW
$234
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 26mORD-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 17mAUS-ORD
$253
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 55mORD-AUS
5/20Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 33mAUS-ORD
$267
5/9Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 56mORD-AUS
5/23Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mAUS-ORD
$603
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 20mORD-AUS
5/23Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mAUS-ORD
$611
5/11Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 59mORD-AUS
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 17mAUS-ORD
$637
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 57mORD-AUS
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 17mAUS-ORD
$666
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mMDW-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 56mAUS-MDW
$713
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 11mMDW-AUS
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 26mAUS-MDW
$830

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Flights to Austin

Destination:

Austin (AUS)United States

Return flight deals:

Austin - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$714
$688
$687
$191

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Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Austin

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$7742h 40m
Trains$3130h 00m
Buses$46521h 22m