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Typical prices: $287-$128
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$45
Typical prices: $91-$178
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ATL - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl (ATL-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl 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 Atlanta to O'Hare Intl

Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
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6:15 pm - 7:41 pm
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2h 26mnonstop
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6:55 am - 10:34 am
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2h 39mnonstop
$83Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Wed, May 27
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6:31 am - 7:51 am
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2h 20mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 5:10 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$84Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:15 pm - 7:41 pm
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2h 26mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 5:10 pm
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$85Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
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2h 26mnonstop
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2h 20mnonstop
$86Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:35 am - 7:53 am
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2h 18mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 5:17 pm
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2h 27mnonstop
$88Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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2h 20mnonstop
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$91Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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$92Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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2h 26mnonstop
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1:29 pm - 4:49 pm
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$94Frontier
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21
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2h 28mnonstop
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$95Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Atlanta, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $258 and $223 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on Frontier, Delta, United Airlines and ORD

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Flights from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl 
Dr. JosephFlew with United Airlines
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Apr 2026
Always keep track of the weather at both locations and where the inbound flight is coming from.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
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Apr 2026
Make sure the flight you select has more than 3 hours as time allotted for transiting to another flight. Most of United Airlines flights get delayed and if you don’t have enough time, you’ll be missing the next flight for sure. Have extra budget for shelter expenses because most of the economy tickets does not qualify for shelter accommodation/ voucher when your flight is delayed.

FAQs for booking Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Does O'Hare offer services for people with disabilities?

    The airport has made it much easier for people with disabilities to access the services and the social amenities in the airport. You can use the accessibility guide, which acts as a map across the airport. When in need of assistance, you should inform the staff in advance for preparation.

  • As a lactating mother can I find a place to stay while at O'Hare Airport?

    The airport has made adjustments that are meant to make you feel comfortable. With the exception of the lounges, lactating mothers have access to the mother's room. This room is located in every terminal which is set aside to give breastfeeding mothers privacy.

  • Does O'Hare have fitness areas for travelers ?

    While at O'Hare, you can make use of the health club and yoga room that are offered by the airport. The health club which is in Terminal 2 provides you with a sauna, steam room, lap pool, locker room services and Jacuzzi. For those who opt for yoga, Terminal 3 has a room set aside for meditation with a changing room and state of the art technology.

  • Where do I relax as a nature lover after a long journey to O'Hare Airport?

    For nature lo vers, O'Hare has a special location in the international terminal that allows for people to interact with nature. You can access the urban garden, which showcases over 25 different plants with the aim of supporting aeroponic culture.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $45 for a one-way ticket and $83 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Air Europa, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $283 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $287 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $226 or less round-trip.
  • Atlanta has two main airports. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH). The two airports are strategically located such that every traveler can access them. However, the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) is considered the best to travel to Chicago. It has several international and domestic airlines, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines.
  • When you arrive early for your flight, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has lounges where you can relax in both domestic and international terminals. The lounges found in the domestic terminals are the United Club, United Polaris Lounge, American Airlines Flagship Lounge, and the Delta Sky Club. They can be found in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. The lounges in the international terminal include SAS Lounge, Swissport Lounge, and British Airways Terraces Lounge.
  • The Atlanta airport has special services for its passengers if you need an area to relax and wait for your flight. Inside the airport, the airlines offer refreshments, premium food, Wi-Fi, and relaxation services. When you are at Atlanta International Airport, head straight to XpressSpa. While you wait for your flight, you will enjoy stress and sinus treatment, leg, body, and foot massage, waxing, and pedicures.
  • Access to the airport in Atlanta is very easy and convenient. Due to the state of infrastructure, the airport can be accessed using car rental or cabs at a very convenient rate. The airport also has a parking lot that can accommodate over 10,000 cars. The car park is charged on an hourly basis and is very affordable for every traveler.
  • O'Hare serves as a layover station for people traveling to the neighboring towns and cities. Therefore if you are going to visit Millennium Park or Navy Pier, O'Hare can help you access these locations easily.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

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American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

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American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to O'Hare Intl

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8463 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

10.0 ExcellentJennifer, Apr 2026
ATL - OKC
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In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

No entertainment. Plane was so small had to pink tag a carry on ive used for 20 years easily on board. The fact the flight got in at midnight, had to wait for crew in fort wayne to allow the plane to approach the gate, THEN had to wait for bag on jet bridge made experience irritating at best.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

My first time experience with Spirit Air was not good at all.The reason i did not know to cancel 24Hrs before flight depature you do charge cancellation fee. It's ridiculous policy.Actually you should provide full voucher instead of charging cancellation fee. Confirmation Code# ZNVPHG Thanks Much , Rita S

That this is my second time the they cancel flights and they always wait until the last minute to let people know

Spirit is awful. Do not fly spirit. Nothing but delays, cancellations.

Nothing. We didn’t even have a pilot until one hour after our flight was set to depart and now we are waiting for a gate on a very hot packed aircraft. Spirit has lost its goddamn minds and we will never fly again. On the way down the delay went from 5 minutes to 6 hours to cancelled.

Delayed 11 hours with two being on our destinations tarmac, no compensation or refund and was told I would actually get charged a $200 cancellation fee if I decided to switch airlines for my return flight. For their inconvenience they gave a $10 meal voucher to split between two people in a airport.

Like Spirit but bad that you have to pay for water 🙃

If there are delays, it takes less than a minute for a Spirit employee to make an announcement. It’s very simple.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

Delayed both in takeoff and landing, trash plane no amenities, I've said it before but I'll never fly Spirit again.

It’s was a cheap flight and they got us there safely. It’s just their whole business model that make the experience “meh.” They make you paranoid about whether your personal item is too big. They make you paranoid about being crammed into a middle seat at the back of the plane. They purposely cram people together leaving multiple rows completely empty and even after the door closes the FA’s announce that everyone has to sit in their assigned seat. We knew what we were buying and in that regard we got a cheap and safe flight but it felt like they do their best to take any enjoyment out of the experience. That’s all on management, not the crew.

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

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