Southwest® flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin from $86
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Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
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Depart: 02/25/2026
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Depart: 02/25/2026
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Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
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Depart: 03/04/2026
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Depart: 02/10/2026
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Depart: 01/20/2026
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Travel tips for your next Southwest flight
How to board the plane earlier on open seating flights departing on or before January 26, 2026:
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
- Purchase EarlyBird Check-In®1 for automatic check-in and a better boarding position.
- Purchase Upgraded Boarding2 to get an A1-A15 boarding position (depending on availability).
- Purchase a Business Select® fare or upgrade to Business Select to get a guaranteed A1-A15 boarding position.
Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
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Flight Details
Departing from:
O'Hare International Airport
Arriving at:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Average flight time:
2 hours 50 minutes
Distance:
977 miles
Route Information
154† Weekly flights
- 1‡ Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Saturday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Explore Austin
While the nickname City of the Violet Crown may be shared with Athens, Greece, this moniker may not just be a nod to early Austinites’ predilection for calling their burg the Athens of the South. Though the stars are big and bright at night in the heart of Texas, during twilight you can enjoy a stunning example of the Belt of Venus: the purple-pink glow along the horizon. No matter where the nickname originated, when you land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport the glow of Austin will be one of many sights to take in during your visit.
Longtime Austin denizens know all the area’s quirks and may even claim that it’s a bit too commercial for their tastes but being a thriving hub of industry and tourism just means that there’s more of Austin to love! The Rainey Street Historic District is a great example of old meeting new. What was once a working-class neighborhood is now on the National Register of Historic Places, its single-family bungalows hosting a mixture of families and thriving nightlife. Step back in time with an afternoon or evening in the area.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin is 2 hours 50 minutes.
There are 154 weekly flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin once per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Austin—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
4Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
5Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
6Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
7Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.