I'm not a last minute traveler but needed 2 tickets to Austin in less than two-week's notice so I took a chance using Priceline. The least expensive flight to AUS is $537 with United.
The date is semi-fixed, 3/5 to 3/7, with only a flexibility of flying out on Sunday, 3/8.
I started bidding at $250, $260, $270, adding in SAT and Sunday for free bids. Priceline came back with several options, and I accepted their counter offer.
Total is $749 for two tickets. I would prefer a later flight on Saturday, but it's acceptable at 7:12 am.
Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Chicago, IL (ORD)
Departing
Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Airport
Thu, Mar. 05, 2015 at 9:51 AM
Arriving
O'Hare Intl Airport
Thu, Mar. 05, 2015 at 11:29 AM
Layover Time: 1h and 5min
Chicago, IL (ORD) to Austin, TX (AUS)
Departing
O'Hare Intl Airport
Thu, Mar. 05, 2015 at 12:34 PM
Arriving
Bergstrom Intl Airport
Thu, Mar. 05, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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Austin, TX (AUS) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Departing
Bergstrom Intl Airport
Sat, Mar. 07, 2015 at 7:12 AM
Arriving
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Sat, Mar. 07, 2015 at 8:17 AM
Layover Time: 2h and 16min
Houston, TX (IAH) to Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Departing
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Sat, Mar. 07, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Arriving
Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Airport
Sat, Mar. 07, 2015 at 1:28 PM
