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Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $272-$439
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AUS - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$261
Typical prices: $286-$412
American Airlines
Tue 7/28Tue 7/28
AUS - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago (AUS-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago 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 Austin to Chicago

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 2:05 pm
AUS
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MDW
2h 30mnonstop
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8:05 am - 12:45 pm
MDW
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AUS
4h 40m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 9
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 8:52 pm
AUS
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ORD
14h 22m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 4:39 pm
ORD
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AUS
9h 34m
1 stop
$259Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
4:04 pm - 5:37 am
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ORD
13h 33m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 6:48 pm
ORD
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AUS
20h 51m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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ORD
8h 30m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:00 am
ORD
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AUS
5h 30m
1 stop
$261Delta
Sat, Jul 18 - Wed, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
1:33 pm - 10:03 pm
AUS
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MDW
8h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 12:38 pm
MDW
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AUS
6h 33m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 19
Frontier Logo
1:33 pm - 10:03 pm
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MDW
8h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 4:39 pm
MDW
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AUS
10h 34m
1 stop
$262Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:34 pm - 8:02 am
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ORD
14h 28m
1 stop
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2:41 pm - 11:41 pm
ORD
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AUS
9h 00m
1 stop
$262Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:27 am - 9:30 am
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ORD
3h 03mnonstop
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5:00 am - 9:43 am
ORD
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AUS
4h 43m
1 stop
$263American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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11:40 am - 5:05 pm
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MDW
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 7:55 am
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AUS
2h 25mnonstop
$263Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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5:41 pm - 12:18 am
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ORD
6h 37m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:38 am
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4h 38m
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$265American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago?

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

What is the cheapest Austin to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Austin to Chicago costs $261 on the route between Austin (AUS) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The most popular route is between Austin (AUS) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago, 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 Austin to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $46 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,051 and $769 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Chicago?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $322 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago, 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 Austin to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Chicago 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 Austin to Chicago

  • Are there nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago?

    You can get Chicago flight deals from several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. These flights are excellent options if you have time constraints, although the tickets might be relatively more expensive. Another option would be to take a United Airlines or American Airlines flight with one stop in Houston and Dallas, respectively.

  • How can I get to downtown Chicago from O'Hare International Airport?

    There are various ways to get to the downtown area from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. You can take the CTA Blue Line trains that depart from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. These take about 45min to arrive in the city center, and they cost just a few dollars. You can also take the GO Airport Express shuttle to the city center, but these have several stops along the way. Taxis are also available, but their services come at a higher price, although they can get downtown in approx. 35min. Otherwise, you can rent a car or use ride-hire services.

  • Are there airport hotels at O'Hare?

    The Hilton O'Hare Airport Hotel is located inside the airport, right opposite T1, T2, and T3. You can easily access it from [international] Terminal 5 using the Airport Transit System that links the terminals to economy parking. In addition to providing convenient flight boarding, the airport is well connected to the downtown area via the CTA Blue Line.

  • Where can I get dropped off at the Austin airport?

    Your driver can drop you off at the upper level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Signs are strategically placed to lead you right to the drop-off zone. For parking space, head to the Red, Blue, or Economy garage for short- and long-term parking.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Chicago was $131 for a one-way ticket and $258 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Austin to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Austin 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 Austin to Chicago?

    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 with an airline and back to Austin with another airline.

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

    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 from Austin 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 Austin to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $319 or less round-trip.
  • In Chicago, flights from Austin can touch down at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), or Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Among these, O'Hare—which is about 15 miles from the Loop (downtown)—is the largest airport and has the most domestic and international flight options, including flights by JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and many others.
  • Although Midway is a smaller commercial airport, it is closer to the downtown area, at only about 8 miles away. It's an ideal arrival hub if you’re on a corporate trip, thanks to its convenience and its affordable transportation to business points of interest, such as the 99th Floor at Willis Tower.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has two terminals: Barbara Jordan and The South Terminal. Barbara Jordan Terminal is ideal for its convenient cargo handling and easy flight boarding, since most flights, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and British Airways, depart from here. Only Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air take off from the newly constructed South Terminal.
  • Looking for parking spots at the Austin Airport? The Red and Blue parking garages are the closest options to the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and they charge about $3 per hour and a daily maximum of $10. Alternatively, you can choose the economy parking lot for a daily maximum of $8, but it’s a bit farther from the terminal.
  • One advantage of flying from Austin-Bergstrom Airport is that you can admire the airport's artsy and cultural displays at various locations within the airport. For fine-arts exhibits, visit the Kiosk Displays near Gate 10 or Moore's Crossing Gallery opposite Gate 12.

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Austin Bergstrom to Chicago

Monday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Chicago

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

6.0 GoodKenley, Apr 2026
AUS - LAS
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The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

The plane wasn’t full, so we got the best seats

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

Delay getting into gate in ATL caused delay in bags when getting to BWI, disrupting evening plans with family.

6 hour delay including one after we were boarded. Horrible experience.

Flight was delayed. Had to get rebooked. Diamond medallion but stuck in a crappy seat. Rebooked flight then got delayed again. Then when we finally boarded, we waited another hour for a new crew. Then landed in JFK and sat for another 40 minutes waiting for a crew to come to the gate to be able to deplane. Hot mess all around, which unfortunately is becoming the norm for Delta

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

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

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

I don't understand why they can't have charging ports on seats in 2023. They only offer it as a 'premium seat' service. It's ridiculous

Delayed flight more than I hour. When boarding we spent some additional time on the plane before takeoff ....

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

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.

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

We received a flight delay notification over 24 hours before the flight, but it seems American didn't do anything in that timeframe to get the flight back on schedule. Gate agents were still determining when our plane would arrive. Didn't have catering ready to go when our plane did arrive. Flight attendant timeout before we left. There was a flight attendant on board who could work the flight (trained on that aricraft type and was within hours), however American chose to wait for a backup to arrive, which delay the flight further.

When you pay for Premium Economy on an 787 and you’re promised amenities for the extra money, you expect them to work. They didn’t. USB connector wouldn’t charge continuously. 120v outlet wouldn’t hold anything you plugged into it. The adapter would just fall out. The noise canceling headphones stopped noise cancelling in the first 15 minutes for EVERYONE. No one on the plane knew how to fix it so I couldn’t listen to any movies. I just put in my AirPods and went to sleep. Very unhappy with the crappy Panasonic entertainment system. I won’t buy premium again.

Our flight was delayed by 18 hours. Poor accommodations made and no apology.

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.

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

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

The airline used deceptive tactics to charge us more for our trip. Search Frontier Class Action Lawsuit to find out more or read the hundreds of reviews that have nearly identical stories.. don't fly this airline.. you've been warned.

I was singled out for being a Latina flying solo and the attendants took me out of line to put my luggage in the personal item bin to see if it would fly. Keep In mind I had just flown with the same luggage with no problem not even 5 days ago. The tag was sticking out a bit and the attendant was belligerent about charging me $100. I could not refuse because I didn’t wanna cause a scene. But today I felt targeted and embarrassed. I went online and found out that this happens a lot with this airline and to many minority women.

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