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What to know about flights from Austin to Chicago?

The distance between Austin and Chicago is approximately 1,574.54km. The average flight time between Austin and Chicago is 2 hours 58 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£62
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines AUS-CHI 6h 23m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 21
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Cheapest return
£120
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines AUS-CHI 14h 6m · 2 stops Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30
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Best time to book
May
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,574.54km
Flight distance
2h 58m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £62 and round-trip from £120. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        AUS 06:00
        2h 56m
        Direct
        ORD 08:56
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | American Airlines
        ORD 08:10
        2h 54m
        Direct
        AUS 11:04
        Chicago - Austin | Sat, Oct 17 | American Airlines
        £129 £166
        22% off
        22% off
        £166 £129
      • AUS 15:28
        3h 6m
        Direct
        ORD 18:34
        Austin - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | American Airlines
        ORD 08:25
        2h 45m
        Direct
        AUS 11:10
        Chicago - Austin | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        £129 £166
        22% off
        22% off
        £166 £129
      • AUS 08:00
        2h 58m
        Direct
        ORD 10:58
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        ORD 08:25
        2h 45m
        Direct
        AUS 11:10
        Chicago - Austin | Fri, Oct 2 | American Airlines
        £130 £166
        22% off
        22% off
        £166 £130
      • AUS 15:32
        14h 6m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        Austin - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:20
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        AUS 17:48
        Chicago - Austin | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        £120
        28% off
        £166 £120
      • AUS 10:43
        9h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 20:28
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 20:40
        2h 35m
        Direct
        AUS 23:15
        Chicago - Austin | Sat, Oct 17 |
        £127
        23% off
        £166 £127
      • AUS 12:02
        8h 28m
        1 stop
        ORD 20:30
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 20:40
        2h 35m
        Direct
        AUS 23:15
        Chicago - Austin | Sat, Oct 17 |
        £128
        23% off
        £166 £128
      • AUS 05:20
        5h 17m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:37
        Austin - Chicago | Sun, Sep 27 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 19:32
        15h 43m
        1 stop
        AUS 11:15
        Chicago - Austin | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        £132
        20% off
        £166 £132
      • AUS 09:40
        5h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 15:05
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 20:40
        2h 30m
        Direct
        AUS 23:10
        Chicago - Austin | Fri, Oct 2 |
        £134
        19% off
        £166 £134
      • AUS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Austin - Chicago | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        AUS 16:00
        Chicago - Austin | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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      • AUS 12:08
        6h 23m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:31
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        £62 £138
        55% off
        55% off
        £138 £62
      • AUS 12:12
        17h 26m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        Austin - Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        £66 £138
        52% off
        52% off
        £138 £66
      • AUS 20:15
        28h 8m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        Austin - Chicago | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        £85 £138
        38% off
        38% off
        £138 £85
      • AUS 12:08
        6h 23m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:31
        Austin - Chicago | Sun, Oct 11 | Frontier Airlines
        £85
        38% off
        £138 £85
      • AUS 12:08
        6h 23m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:31
        Austin - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
        £85
        38% off
        £138 £85
      • AUS 15:32
        14h 6m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        Austin - Chicago | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        £94
        32% off
        £138 £94
      • AUS 12:24
        6h 7m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:31
        Austin - Chicago | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        £111
        20% off
        £138 £111
      • AUS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Austin - Chicago | Mon, Sep 7 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Austin to Chicago operate an average of 43 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 73.1% on-time departure rate and a 91.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Austin to Chicago flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Austin to Chicago, including American Airlines, and . Frontier Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Austin to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Austin to Chicago Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Austin to Chicago?

Average price of one-way tickets from Austin to Chicago booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Austin to Chicago, fares are lowest in May (£96) and highest in January (£204).

£204
£150
£96
£42
    Cheapest
  • £128
    Aug
  • £147
    Sep
  • £116
    Oct
  • £126
    Nov
  • £130
    Dec
  • £204
    Jan
  • £163
    Feb
  • £151
    Mar
  • £108
    Apr
  • £96
    May
  • £157
    Jun
  • £154
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £62 (for example, AUS–ORD on Wed, Oct 21). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from £120, departing on Sun, Sep 27 and returning on Wed, Sep 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Austin to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI) takes an average of 2 hours 58 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Austin to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 90 direct flights operate each week between Austin and Chicago. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AA1064 (departure at 06:31)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Austin to Chicago on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 21, with one-way fares from just £62.
    · Compare airlines. Frontier Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Chicago.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Chicago is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Austin to Chicago on September 26, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at £121.
  • Flights to Chicago can arrive at: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). The most common route connects Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and O'Hare International Airport (AUS–ORD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Austin is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Austin to Chicago is £130. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Austin to Chicago is £247. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Austin and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Austin to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.