Travelling from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Chicago and Austin are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MDW to AUS start from 05:25 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:55 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flights.
Your MDW to AUS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Austin — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MDW to AUS flights. A dependable 82.73% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MDW and AUS include:
Dallas Love Field Airport
Nashville International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Currently, $134 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $268. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDW to AUS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MDW to AUS.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW's address is 5700 South Cicero.
77.88% of flights departing from Chicago Midway International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MDW:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
If you're landing on a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near AUS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and explore beyond Austin's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to central Austin has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Austin in April.
Book your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for August if you want to explore Austin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 41ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDW to AUS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Austin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres east of Austin, a visit to Houston will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.