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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

Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
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12:39 pm - 10:34 pmAUS-ORD
9h 55m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:34 pmORD-AUS
6h 09m1 stop
$105Frontier
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
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5:29 pm - 12:10 amAUS-ORD
6h 41m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:34 pmORD-AUS
6h 09m1 stop
$106Frontier
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Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 7
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2:22 pm - 10:55 pmAUS-ORD
8h 33m1 stop
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2:54 pm - 6:02 pmORD-AUS
3h 08mnonstop
$110Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
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6:00 am - 2:16 pmAUS-ORD
8h 16m1 stop
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10:11 am - 5:01 pmORD-AUS
6h 50m1 stop
Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 5:39 pmAUS-ORD
11h 39m1 stop
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7:35 am - 10:22 amORD-AUS
2h 47mnonstop
Fri, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 13
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4:34 pm - 6:03 amAUS-ORD
13h 29m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 8:45 pmORD-AUS
8h 35m1 stop
$171Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
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6:05 am - 8:40 amAUS-MDW
2h 35mnonstop
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8:55 am - 11:30 amMDW-AUS
2h 35mnonstop
$191Southwest
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
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6:05 am - 8:40 amAUS-MDW
2h 35mnonstop
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5:25 am - 11:10 amMDW-AUS
5h 45m1 stop
$201Southwest
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
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5:25 am - 12:29 pmAUS-MDW
7h 04m1 stop
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12:43 pm - 6:42 pmMDW-AUS
5h 59m1 stop
$217Delta
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Sat, Jul 19 - Tue, Jul 22
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1:28 pm - 9:42 pmAUS-MDW
8h 14m1 stop
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9:25 am - 2:50 pmMDW-AUS
5h 25m1 stop
$238Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Austin to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qatar Airways

Qatar's Economy includes a free checked bag and seatback TV.


Qatar's Wi-Fi may have blackout zones; check coverage before flight.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


American Airlines' Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free with a short advertisement.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each.


Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In improves boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding overhead bin space issues.

Airports
AUS

AUS offers live music on 8 stages, providing a unique Austin vibe. Arrive early to enjoy performances before your flight.

Read more about AUSby Harriet Baskas
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic and offering a cost-effective option.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

MDW's Orange Line train offers a quick 25-30 minute ride to downtown Chicago, ideal for avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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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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Harriet Baskas

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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Blane Bachelor

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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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.

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Planning a trip from Austin to Chicago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

What is the cheapest Austin to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Austin to Chicago cost $151 and was between Austin (AUS) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $151.

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 Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Austin, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 April, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $373 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 $536 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Chicago was $49 for a one-way ticket and $105 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, 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Chicago, with oneworld 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 $338 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $129 or less one-way and $244 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Chicago

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Austin to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

6.0 GoodStyron, Jun 2025SRQ - MDW
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

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

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

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

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

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.

I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

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.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

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

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I’ve now flown Spirit a few times and while the general perception of Spirit I feel is poor, I’ve had a great experience each time. They do charge extra for everything but you should know that going in

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Flight was late. Missed connecting in Denver. My new flight is more than 24 hours later and I have no room, vouchers, or compensation, and might also be bumped from the one tomorrow.

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

Our flight was cancelled. They could do nothing to help us get another flight that was timely. Because the first leg was cancelled we were unable to get to our connection. We had to book on an entirely different airline for today. So we spent more money, lost a day of vacation and will never fly Frontier again, so the 'we are sorry, here is $100 credit' is a joke since we won't be flying on Frontier.

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