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$198 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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Cheapest round-trip
$312
Typical prices: $521-$352
Frontier
Sat 7/4Tue 7/14
ORD - SLC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$319
Typical prices: $519-$324
Delta
Mon 8/10Sat 8/15
ORD - SLC • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice; AA Basic Economy cuts perks.
United Economy Plus and Delta Comfort Plus add legroom; Delta offers free Wi-Fi.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City (CHI-SLC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
9:10 am - 2:37 pm
ORD
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SLC
6h 27m
1 stop
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8:16 am - 8:52 pm
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ORD
11h 36m
1 stop
$312Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:15 am - 9:26 am
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SLC
27h 11m
1 stop
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1:52 pm - 5:37 am
SLC
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ORD
14h 45m
1 stop
$314Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:00 am - 12:20 pm
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SLC
7h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:35 pm
SLC
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MDW
7h 35m
2 stops
$315Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
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7:05 am - 11:44 pm
ORD
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SLC
17h 39m
2 stops
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8:16 am - 8:52 pm
SLC
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ORD
11h 36m
1 stop
$315Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15
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1:50 pm - 7:31 am
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SLC
18h 41m
2 stops
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8:16 am - 8:52 pm
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ORD
11h 36m
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$316Frontier
Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 20
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7:15 am - 9:26 am
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SLC
27h 11m
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10:20 am - 6:17 am
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ORD
18h 57m
1 stop
$317Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
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11:06 am - 8:33 pm
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SLC
10h 27m
1 stop
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9:28 pm - 10:01 am
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11h 33m
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$318Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
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7:44 pm - 10:15 pm
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SLC
3h 31mnonstop
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7:50 am - 11:59 am
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ORD
3h 09mnonstop
$319Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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8:35 pm - 11:00 pm
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SLC
3h 25mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 5:20 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
$319Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
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5:40 am - 12:15 pm
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SLC
7h 35m
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5:00 pm - 10:50 pm
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4h 50m
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$329Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Salt Lake City flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City costs $284 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Salt Lake City (SLC). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Chicago-Salt Lake City routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City is October, where tickets cost $78 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $206 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $458, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on United Airlines, Delta, Frontier, ORD and MDW

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$198
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Salt Lake City

When to book flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

  • Is there parking at ORD?

    If you are flying out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and you need to drop off your car, you’ll have several options at your disposal. You can choose valet service, hourly and daily parking, or long-term/economy parking depending on your needs. The Main Garage is located on Level 2-6, Outside Lots B & C, adjacent to domestic terminals.

  • What is the best way to get from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to downtown Salt Lake City?

    Light Rail Service or Bus offers the easiest and cheapest way to commute from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to the city center of downtown Salt Lake City. Both ways have a travel time of about 30min connect the two points. Public transportation along this route is mainly by Utah Transit Authority (UTA). For a quicker option, take a taxi and you’ll be there in about 15min.

  • Are there any hotels at Salt Lake City International Airport?

    If you’ll be landing late from Chicago to SLC, consider booking a room in one of the hotels that offer courtesy shuttles to and from the airport. Tru by Hilton Salt Lake City Airport and Comfort Inn and Suites Salt Lake City Airport are some of the hotels where you can sleep and wake up refreshed for your next connection.

  • Are there car rentals at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)?

    Several car rental agencies provide reliable services at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). For instance, Enterprise has an on-site car rental office at SLC. After arrival terminal, proceed across the street from luggage claim, their counter is there. Consider booking in advance for special rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City was $198 for a one-way ticket and $312 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Salt Lake City?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Salt Lake City is the only airport in Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Salt Lake City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Salt Lake City, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $464 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $472 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $424 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying aboard Delta Airlines from Chicago to Salt Lake City should note that the carrier’s hub is at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Travelers on this flight use Terminal 2 when they arrive at SLC. The airline’s Delta Sky Club is situated in Concourse A, Level 2 east. Economy class passengers can access this lounge at a reduced cost.
  • Those leaving for SLC via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) will be glad to note that there’s a road system linking the terminal and the secure area. Movement between the two buildings is via a pedestrian bridge, and you’ll have to undergo a security check in the terminal building as you exit the concourse.
  • Moms departing with kids through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) have designated lactating and nursing suites where they can pump and breastfeed in privacy. You’ll find these rooms in Terminal 2, Concourse F, and at the Rotunda in Terminal 3.
  • United Airlines plying the from Chicago-Salt Lake City route allows travelers to board with their pets including cats and dogs. Still, the pets must bear a valid health license and a vaccination certificate and be locked in their kernels to prevent them from disturbing other passengers.
  • Midway International Airport (MDW) to downtown Chicago is about 10.7 miles apart. You’ll have several public transportation options to choose from. However, the best way is to take the Orange Line train, covering the 10.7-mile stretch in approximately 20-25min.

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Direct departures

Chicago to Salt Lake City

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Salt Lake City to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Salt Lake City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Salt Lake City. 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The crew was very kind, but no in-flight entertainment monitors and a 2 hour and 30 minute delay was extremely frustrating.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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