Chicago (ORD) to Austin (AUS) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with about 60 flights a week in July 2026. The 977-mile flight takes about 2h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 977 mi · 1,572 km
- Flight time
- 2h 50m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ORD to AUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 184,848 | 2h 53m |
| American Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 150,515 | 2h 44m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 22,602 | 2h 43m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 17,061 | 2h 57m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 6,194 | 3h 5m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 5,528 | 2h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to AUS flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 9:04pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1336United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:58am | 29 | 91% |
| AA 1121American Airlines | 8:15am | 10:56am | 27 | 89% |
| AA 2218American Airlines | 8:30am | 11:13am | 4 | 86% |
| UA 1688United Airlines | 8:51am | 11:49am | 31 | 84% |
| UA 1061United Airlines | 11:00am | 1:58pm | 31 | 77% |
| UA 622United Airlines | 1:30pm | 4:24pm | 31 | 78% |
| AA 438American Airlines | 2:45pm | 5:29pm | 27 | 44% |
| AA 1568American Airlines | 2:46pm | 5:30pm | 4 | 68% |
| AA 1715American Airlines | 7:16pm | 10:00pm | 4 | 58% |
| AA 1062American Airlines | 7:37pm | 10:22pm | 27 | 58% |
| UA 312United Airlines | 8:10pm | 11:05pm | 31 | 65% |
| AA 935American Airlines | 9:04pm | 11:50pm | 31 | 46% |
Is ORD to AUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 3,185 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 2pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,550 | 78% | 16 min | 1.1% |
| American Airlines | 1,389 | 66% | 27 min | 2.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 145 | 67% | 22 min | 0.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 101 | 66% | 45 min | 5% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 316 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 308 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 245 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 183 | 72% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 295 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 122 | 82% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 367 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 266 | 63% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 103 | 58% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 100 | 61% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 452 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 229 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 111 | 37% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 260 | 34,553 | |
| September 2025 | 260 | 33,877 | |
| October 2025 | 299 | 40,573 | |
| November 2025 | 247 | 30,073 | |
| December 2025 | 236 | 27,864 | |
| January 2026 | 196 | 21,645 | |
| February 2026 | 213 | 24,313 | |
| March 2026 | 294 | 35,255 | |
| April 2026 | 284 | 31,593 | |
| May 2026 | 302 | 36,658 | |
| June 2026 | 269 | 35,785 | |
| July 2026 | 264 | 34,559 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.