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$68 Find cheap flights from Chicago to San Diego

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7:33 am - 7:24 amORD-SAN
25h 51m1 stop
8:29 am - 11:50 pmSAN-ORD
13h 21m1 stop
$131Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2
8:16 pm - 7:37 amORD-SAN
13h 21m1 stop
8:27 am - 12:05 amSAN-ORD
13h 38m1 stop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 24
10:08 pm - 7:38 amMDW-SAN
11h 30m1 stop
9:15 pm - 10:42 amSAN-MDW
11h 27m1 stop
$139Frontier
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Sat, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 18
7:30 pm - 10:14 amORD-SAN
16h 44m1 stop
10:15 am - 1:03 amSAN-ORD
12h 48m1 stop
$139Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 28
9:59 pm - 7:37 amORD-SAN
11h 38m1 stop
6:21 pm - 4:47 amSAN-ORD
8h 26m1 stop
Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 21
7:30 pm - 10:48 amORD-SAN
17h 18m1 stop
8:27 am - 12:05 amSAN-ORD
13h 38m1 stop
Sat, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 20
2:00 pm - 8:31 pmMDW-SAN
8h 31m1 stop
10:15 pm - 8:45 amSAN-MDW
8h 30m1 stop
$328Delta
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6:45 pm - 11:39 pmMDW-SAN
6h 54m1 stop
10:15 pm - 8:45 amSAN-MDW
8h 30m1 stop
$353Delta
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8:50 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-SAN
4h 10mnonstop
7:00 pm - 12:55 amSAN-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$452Southwest
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8:50 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-SAN
4h 10mnonstop
6:25 pm - 1:40 amSAN-MDW
5h 15m1 stop
$457Southwest
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9:59 pm - 7:37 amORD-SAN
11h 38m1 stop
$68Spirit Airlines
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1:28 pm - 9:46 pmORD-SAN
10h 18m1 stop
$69Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10
10:26 pm - 7:01 amMDW-SAN
10h 35m1 stop
$76Frontier
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8:35 pm - 7:45 amORD-SAN
13h 10m1 stop
$76Frontier
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7:16 am - 9:34 amORD-SAN
4h 18mnonstop
$151United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29
4:51 pm - 7:01 pmORD-SAN
4h 10mnonstop
$171American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 1
3:50 pm - 6:06 pmORD-SAN
4h 16mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10
2:18 pm - 10:46 pmORD-SAN
10h 28m2 stops
$186Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31
4:55 pm - 7:04 pmORD-SAN
4h 09mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15
7:00 am - 5:42 pmORD-SAN
12h 42m2 stops
$202Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30
6:00 am - 7:01 amORD-SAN
27h 01m1 stop
8:01 am - 12:40 amSAN-ORD
14h 39m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 7:01 amORD-SAN
27h 01m1 stop
8:01 am - 1:22 amSAN-ORD
15h 21m2 stops
$146Frontier
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11
10:52 pm - 8:34 amORD-SAN
11h 42m1 stop
8:29 am - 8:47 pmSAN-ORD
34h 18m3 stops
$227Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 25
10:52 pm - 10:02 amORD-SAN
13h 10m1 stop
8:45 am - 8:00 pmSAN-ORD
9h 15m1 stop
$256Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 14
8:55 pm - 11:14 pmORD-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
10:52 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$458American Airlines
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7:30 am - 1:30 pmORD-SAN
8h 00m1 stop
10:52 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$466American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 25
7:18 am - 9:36 amORD-SAN
4h 18mnonstop
10:29 pm - 4:40 amSAN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$615United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 11
2:03 pm - 7:50 pmORD-SAN
7h 47m1 stop
6:20 am - 12:36 pmSAN-ORD
4h 16mnonstop
$728United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
6:00 am - 11:24 amMDW-SAN
7h 24m1 stop
6:15 am - 6:30 pmSAN-MDW
10h 15m2 stops
$1,144Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 15
9:46 am - 5:29 pmMDW-SAN
9h 43m2 stops
6:45 am - 5:04 pmSAN-MDW
8h 19m1 stop
$1,304Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sun, Jun 9
6:39 pm - 9:06 pmORD-SAN
4h 27mnonstop
10:52 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$301American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
6:39 pm - 9:06 pmORD-SAN
4h 27mnonstop
10:48 pm - 5:04 amSAN-ORD
4h 16mnonstop
$321American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
10:05 am - 12:25 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
11:26 am - 5:38 pmSAN-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 7
6:39 pm - 9:06 pmORD-SAN
4h 27mnonstop
10:52 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
$346American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 30
10:05 am - 12:25 pmORD-SAN
4h 20mnonstop
10:45 pm - 5:00 amSAN-ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$354American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
8:50 am - 11:08 amORD-SAN
4h 18mnonstop
10:29 pm - 4:40 amSAN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$367United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 31
8:05 pm - 10:24 pmORD-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
10:29 pm - 4:40 amSAN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$387United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 29
8:05 pm - 10:24 pmORD-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
10:29 pm - 4:40 amSAN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$391United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 27
7:18 am - 9:36 amORD-SAN
4h 18mnonstop
10:29 pm - 4:40 amSAN-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
$407United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 2
8:50 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-SAN
4h 10mnonstop
7:00 pm - 12:55 amSAN-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$452Southwest
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Mon, Jul 8 - Thu, Jul 11

Flights from Chicago to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Diego flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to San Diego.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to San Diego cost $179 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Diego. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego. The average price for a return flight for this route is $368.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to San Diego, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to San Diego is September, where tickets cost $298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $481 and $462 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to San Diego?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to San Diego, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to San Diego were found on Spirit Airlines ($131) and Frontier ($139). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $68.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and San Diego?

Chicago and San Diego are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (8 flights per day), American Airlines (4 flights per day), and Southwest (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to San Diego. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $218 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 4h 13m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 115 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to San Diego take?

The average nonstop flight takes 4h 09m, covering a distance of 1,732 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 5:10 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to San Diego jets off at 9:22 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Chicago to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to San Diego

  • Is there free Wi-Fi at O'Hare International Airport?

    Unlimited free Wi-Fi is available at the O'Hare International Airport throughout all terminals. If you want to access the Wi-Fi, enable wireless connection on your device and connect to “_Free_ORD _Wi-Fi” or “Boingo Hotspot.”

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Diego?

    For flights from Chicago to San Diego, there are several airlines that serve this route, including American Airlines and United Airlines. Both offer nonstop flights from the O'Hare International Airport to the San Diego International Airport. You can also find flights by Frontier, which flies through Denver International Airport (DEN), but it could take longer, so book through KAYAK to compare routes and find the best option.

  • Where’s the chapel at O'Hare International Airport?

    The O'Hare International Airport offers a chapel, a peaceful space in the busy airport you can use for prayers, liturgies, and worship. It’s equipped with prayer books, worship materials, rosaries, rugs, and Juma ablution facilities. The facility is in Terminal 2 Mezzanine level above Delta Air ticket counters next to USO.

  • Are there lactation rooms at San Diego Airport?

    Mothers can access three lactation rooms found in each terminal post-security. In Terminal 1 West, you can find the lactation rooms on the second level. The rooms in Terminal 1 East are near the security checkpoint, while in Terminal 2 West, they’re on the second level. Each of these rooms is equipped with electrical outlets, artwork, a handwashing station, soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a children’s seat.

  • Are there hotels near the San Diego International Airport?

    There are no hotels within the airport. The closest near the airport is the Sheraton Hotel & Marina, located at a 10min walking distance or 3min if you’re using the free hotel shuttle. The Hampton Inn & Suites is located about a mile away, a 5min drive from the terminal. You can also book the TownPlace Suites by Marriott, located at a 5min driving distance from the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to San Diego was $68 for a one-way ticket and $131 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to San Diego?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. San Diego is the only airport in San Diego. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, PSA Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to San Diego?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and San Diego, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $517 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $408 or less round-trip.
  • Located 14 miles from the Loop Business District, the O'Hare International Airport is the ideal airport if you’re traveling from Chicago to San Diego, California.
  • If you need shower facilities at the O'Hare International Airport, they’re available at Concourse C. You can also access the VIP lounge if you’re a VIP member and need these services.
  • For mothers with small children, the O'Hare International Airport offers a Mother’s Room to help mothers nurse, use a breast pump, and care for young children. The rooms are in each terminal.
  • The O'Hare International Airport offers free unlimited Wi-Fi. You can connect to the Wi-Fi by searching “_Free_ORD _Wi-Fi.” It comes with ads, but you can also use a premium high-speed option for a fee.
  • For flights from the O'Hare International Airport to San Diego, you can use the San Diego International Airport (SAN), located 3 miles from downtown San Diego.
  • When you arrive at San Diego International Airport, you can explore the dining options at Terminal 1, including Banker’s Hill Bar & Market. On Terminal 2, there are options like the Artisan Market and Starbucks at Gate 37.
  • To access cash, you can use ATMs throughout the San Diego International Airport. In Terminal 1, they’re past the checkpoint near Gate 1, in the lobby opposite the food court, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13. The ATMs are also available in Terminal 2.
  • There are courtesy phones at San Diego International Airport throughout the terminals, which offer complimentary local calls. For long-distance calls, you can purchase phone cards at most retail concessions.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to San Diego

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9197 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
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Crew was outstanding. Flight was fine. Food was a joke! I didn't get the priority I paid for!! That pissed me off since I paid extra!!!

8.0 Excellentjim, May 2024GEG - SAN
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Crew was outstanding. Flight was fine. Food was a joke! I didn't get the priority I paid for!! That pissed me off since I paid extra!!!

I liked the price of the 2 way tix. I hated having to pay $8.00 for Internet access. It should be free. Legroom and seats are very confining.

The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

The flight was late getting in, so many were stressed. The snacks for a LONG flight was not enough.

The whole experience went very well except the rest rooms were a disaster

Everything was great. Flight was on time with no issues. It was a short connecting flight so ww didn't have food offered. The gate we got off at was very close to our connecting flight gate so that was very easy.

Wasn’t an Alaska plane so the seats were very thinly padded- glad I wasn’t going further.

Flight was late but crew was very efficient and friendly.

It was great; it was on time, everything went smoothly, the crew was excellent. It was just uncomfortable for the usual reasons; completely full fight, could barely move because the space was so small. The expected stuff with every airline.

My boarding pass birthdate was printed incorrectly causing me to spend an extra hour in a check-in and then again TSA line and to miss a chance to have dinner pre-flight. My window seat was given away and was replaced with a middle seat. I would have liked an opportunity to charge my phone and take advantage of movies but many of the departure gate chargers weren’t operational and I don’t know of an in-flight charging option, The flight left 45 late after trouble with unruly passengers, and I was glad staff removed them.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

This time my flight was smooth and uneventful. They started boarding even earlier than it was scheduled. I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you!

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

The plane was not on time for boarding or departure or arrivals.

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

This was the return leg of my journey with Spirit Airlines. Despite its reputation, I found no issues as it got me from point A to B safely and without delay, especially with no mechanical delays, which is fantastic in my book! The staff, from ground crew to cabin crew, were all pleasant and hassle-free. The flight was smooth from takeoff to landing. I have absolutely no complaints about this no-frills airline!

It was the worst ever, i will be filing a lawsuit to get a refund. Our flight was delayed 4 hours so we would miss our connecting flight, we were not rebooked to our destination the same day, we were not offered any options to get home on the same day despite being clear that we absolutely cannot get stranded at night due to family, we were forced to book our own flights on a different airline to get home, and spririt is refusing a refund because our flight wasn't cancelled, only delayed. oh yeah, and they lost our luggage on the first part of the trip and you cannot get a hold of customer service when anything goes wrong, on hold for 30+ minutes. and their app breaks so you can't use that either.

My flight was cancelled!!! I had to spend 200.00 on another flight!!

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

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