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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:55 am.

The flight takes about 3h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin takes 3h, covering 978 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin range from $217 to $411, with an average of $310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $310 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $231 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $313 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Southwest: 77% on time
• Frontier: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $268 to $2,304. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $282 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $430, a difference of $148.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 5h 21m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 54m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Austin flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.