Direct flights from Chicago to Austin MDW → AUS
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 30m and covers 972 miles (1,564 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $300, with recent bookable fares from $291. Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 75.8% at AUS — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 29 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 115 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in October rather than September typically saves $30 on MDW → AUS.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $47 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 33 flights per week (~5 per day) · Updated 41d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Austin?
Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Austin?
Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Austin.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Austin?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to Austin takes ~2h 30m (approximately 1564 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Austin?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Austin operate multiple daily — 33 flights per week (~5 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Austin?
Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 75.8% at AUS — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Austin?
Direct flights from Chicago to Austin operate every day of the week.
How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin?
Round-trip flights from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS) start at $173, with a typical fare around $300. Based on 115 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Austin?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to Austin, with typical fares around $291 — versus about $321 in September 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Chicago to Austin?
Typical round-trip fares from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $308, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $275, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $261. Medians from 115 recent fare combinations.
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