Flights from Austin to the Midwest in summer

Summer is the Midwest's season: Chicago's lakefront and festivals, Minneapolis's lakes, Milwaukee's beer gardens, all warm and bright from June to September. Fares peak in July and August.

Nonstop from Austin: Chicago (2h 51m), Minneapolis (Delta, Southwest), Detroit (2h 56m), Kansas City (Southwest, Delta), Cincinnati (Delta, Southwest) and Indianapolis (Southwest, Delta). One stop via Atlanta: Cleveland. No nonstop seen to Milwaukee on the dates searched recently. No recent searches for Chicago, Saint Louis and Pittsburgh.

Axel's pick: Cincinnati, nonstop on Delta and Southwest and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $338.

Where to fly from Austin to the Midwest in summer: saved round trips within June, July and August to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.

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Saved round trips for 5–14 nights, entirely within Jun, Jul, Aug.

Cheapest right now: Cincinnati $338 · Detroit $398 · Cleveland $433

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Fares observed October 25 – 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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DestinationWhy goFlightsAxelDates
Chicago (ORD)Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dishNonstop · 2h 51m$1,014 (airline $1,068) · 3 adultsJun 17–22, 2027Check prices
Chicago (MDW)Chicago Midway, the close-in airportNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Minneapolis (MSP)Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of AmericaNonstop · Delta, SouthwestNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Detroit (DTW)Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comebackNonstop · 2h 56m$398 (airline $419)Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027Check prices
Saint Louis (STL)St. Louis' Gateway Arch and barbecueNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Kansas City (MCI)Kansas City's barbecue and jazzNonstop · Southwest, DeltaNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Cleveland (CLE)Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and lakefront1 stop via Atlanta$433 (airline $457)Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027Check prices
Cincinnati (CVG)Cincinnati's riverfront and chiliNonstop · Delta, Southwest$338 (airline $357)Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027Check prices
Indianapolis (IND)Indianapolis' speedway and canal walkNonstop · Southwest, DeltaNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Milwaukee (MKE)Milwaukee's breweries and lakefront festivalsNo nonstop seenNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates
Pittsburgh (PIT)Pittsburgh's rivers, inclines and museumsNo matching fare savedJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027 (suggested)Search these dates

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