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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $219-$393
Frontier
Thu 8/27Thu 9/3
ORD - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$260
Typical prices: $247-$408
American Airlines
Sat 9/12Sat 9/19
ORD - AUS • Non-stop
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; Wi-Fi includes 20 free minutes.
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Cheapest • Avg $244 (round-trip)
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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

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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2:41 pm - 11:41 pm
ORD
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AUS
9h 00m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 1:20 pm
AUS
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ORD
18h 10m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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9:33 pm - 9:48 am
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AUS
12h 15m
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10:24 pm - 10:01 am
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ORD
11h 37m
2 stops
$251Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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7:05 am - 4:39 pm
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AUS
9h 34m
1 stop
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8:51 pm - 6:21 pm
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ORD
21h 30m
1 stop
$251Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:08 pm - 9:58 pm
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AUS
2h 50mnonstop
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8:00 am - 10:58 am
AUS
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ORD
2h 58mnonstop
$260American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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4:00 pm - 7:04 pm
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AUS
3h 04mnonstop
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12:49 pm - 3:38 pm
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ORD
2h 49mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:40 am - 11:37 am
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AUS
2h 57mnonstop
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5:12 pm - 8:08 pm
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ORD
2h 56mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:37 pm - 10:22 pm
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AUS
2h 45mnonstop
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7:45 am - 10:45 am
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$261American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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1:50 pm - 10:07 pm
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AUS
8h 17m
1 stop
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12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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ORD
8h 30m
1 stop
$281Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3
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8:05 am - 3:50 pm
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AUS
7h 45m
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12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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ORD
8h 30m
1 stop
$281Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
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6:00 am - 10:22 pm
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AUS
16h 22m
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1:00 pm - 11:44 pm
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10h 44m
1 stop
$576JetBlue
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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 August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Austin from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $191 and $379 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $249 on Frontier (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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 Saturdays 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 $204 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $424 and $377 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $383 on average.

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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Austin

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines and ORD

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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Harriet Baskas

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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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August

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$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop 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 $249 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, and Alaska Airlines 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 $350 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 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 $168 or less one-way and $289 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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