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Cheapest round-trip
$242
Typical prices: $248-$531
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BUF - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$242
Typical prices: $257-$430
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Fri 9/11Mon 9/14
BUF - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Chicago (BUF-CHI)

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

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:36 am - 7:59 pm
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ORD
9h 23m
1 stop
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9:10 pm - 9:23 am
ORD
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BUF
11h 13m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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5:58 pm - 7:00 pm
BUF
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ORD
2h 02mnonstop
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6:49 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BUF
1h 39mnonstop
$242United Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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12:49 pm - 10:59 pm
BUF
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ORD
11h 10m
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10:59 am - 6:33 pm
ORD
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BUF
6h 34m
1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
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1:40 pm - 6:23 pm
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ORD
5h 43m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 3:37 pm
ORD
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BUF
7h 37m
1 stop
$244Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:00 am - 10:30 am
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ORD
5h 30m
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2:19 pm - 5:04 pm
ORD
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BUF
1h 45mnonstop
$247American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:59 am - 9:10 am
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ORD
2h 11mnonstop
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6:55 am - 1:25 pm
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BUF
5h 30m
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$247American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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3:55 pm - 9:00 pm
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6h 05m
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8:40 am - 11:20 am
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BUF
1h 40mnonstop
$247Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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3:55 pm - 9:20 pm
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6h 25m
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8:10 am - 10:45 am
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1h 35mnonstop
$247Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:36 am - 8:08 pm
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ORD
9h 32m
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7:44 pm - 6:09 pm
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BUF
21h 25m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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7:00 am - 8:00 am
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2h 00mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 8:47 pm
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BUF
1h 47mnonstop
$256United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Buffalo usually cost between $226 and $369 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $244 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 20).

What is the cheapest Buffalo to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Buffalo to Chicago costs $252 on the route between Buffalo (BUF) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Buffalo-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Buffalo (BUF) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Buffalo, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $436 and $387 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo 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 $361 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Chicago

 
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$100
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Buffalo to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Buffalo to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from Buffalo to Chicago

  • What kinds of flights can I find between Buffalo and Chicago?

    There are quite a few daily nonstop flights from Buffalo to Chicago and these journeys are usually serviced by airlines like American Airlines and United. You can also find some daily journeys that have connections and they can also be serviced by United. Connections often take place in cities such as Charlotte.

  • What are my options for going from downtown Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport?

    If you drive from downtown Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, you can plan on the journey taking you around 15min in total. You can always choose public transportation instead, like bus line 24. The bus will get you to BUF in around 45 to 50min in total.

  • How can I easily go from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago?

    One easy way to go from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago is by driving, which normally will take you approximately 20 to 25 minute. You can also grab the Blue metro line, which will bring you to downtown Chicago in around 50 to 55 minute.

  • Do I have the option of renting a car directly from Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport does offer the option of renting a car directly from this transportation hub. The rental center can be found in the Arrivals terminal and there are a few different companies that have offices here, including Budget, Enterprise, and National. They all store their fleets right near the Midway Airport Rental Car Facility, so it will be easy to walk to your vehicle after completing any necessary paperwork.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Chicago was $100 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Buffalo. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $377 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $341 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $207 or less one-way and $365 or less round-trip.
  • If you’ll be flying to the Chicago region, you can choose from two different airports for your departure. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located approximately 12 miles from central Chicago, while O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located around 17 miles from the city’s downtown.
  • Before boarding your flight at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), you may want to relax in a lounge. There is The Club that can be found in the Main Terminal between Gates 6 and 7 and it is available to all passengers for a small fee.
  • When you have an early flight out of O'Hare International Airport, it can be convenient to book a nearby hotel the night before. The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is directly connected to Terminal 2 at the airport, while the Aloft Chicago O’Hare is around a 5 minute drive away and has a free shuttle.
  • Those that will be traveling with small children will want to take note of the nursing room that is near Gate 12 of Buffalo Niagara International Airport. This nursing room has plenty of room for a stroller and also has running water, seating, and a changing table.
  • If you are a bit hungry before your flight begins boarding at Chicago Midway International Airport, there are a few different dining options for you to choose from. There is an Arami that can be found in Concourse A, as well as a Camden Food that is in Concourse B.

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Chicago?

 
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Direct departures

Buffalo to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Buffalo

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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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.

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!

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

My bag was damaged and is now missing a wheel. I tried to buy a claim in on the website but it would not accept my confirmation # for submission. Other than that, everything else was good!

As always it was a pleasure to fly on southwest.

Excellent! There was a delay due to the weather and they did all they could do to keep us comfortable & updated. Thank you!

Couldn't connect to the internet and movies. Needed help.

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

The seats on this flight weren’t as comfortable as we had expected. Even leaned back these seats left us feeling crappy in our backs. Also we had to use our own tablets for movies, but nothing in the seats in front of us to hold the tablets up.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

The staff was very friendly. The seats seemed quite small. Overall the flight was pleasant.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

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

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

Extreme weather delays. Missed my flight to France and I ended up leaving the plane.

I am very disappointed with american. We have flown American airlines numerous times, as well as other airlines and never had such an experience. My son's flight for Sunday afternoon was cancelled around 11 am. We were told not to do anything bec AA would. After an hour of not seeing a change in his flight status. I called AA. I was on hold for half hour then opted for a call back. That call back never came. So I called again, in meantime I started looking online at my options. No flights were leaving that day from AA. But other airlines were flying out. We needed our son in Chicago asap.i kept calling AA for a callback, but never received one. Finally i called back later in the afternoon and a representative answered the call. She told me there were no flights out till Tuesday morning. I asked how this is possible, I had seen flights from AA and other airlines leaving Monday. She said she checked all NYC airports and there were no AA flights till Tuesday AM. Then I asked about getting on another airline. She responded i would be responsible for that. When I asked how AA would reimburse. She became nasty and told me AA has not responsibility to reimburse anything they will put me in a flight for Tuesday morning. When i explained he must be there Monday by 8am, she told me there's nothing to do and practically hung up. At that point I just asked her to book the Tuesday morning flight. I had this experience with other airlines, cancelled due to weather and they and their reps were much more helpful. Either way Tuesday morning flight was delayed as well. Over an hour! I expect more from AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

I liked the entertainment on JetBlue, the service from JFK to JAX was terrible at best

I usually dont fly JeTBlue and I dont think I will ever do it again. The flight was delayed fee time, nobody was giving us any info at at the airport, gate changing, the slowest and poorly organized boarding ever, rude staff.. huh

The flight was delayed. I upgraded to more room. I can't imagine how small the regular seats are I haven't upgraded for my return flight yet.

Flight was cancelled, no support at JFK even though it is their main hub.. wait times on the phone was very long

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

I volunteered to let them put my carry on suitcase in the baggage storage area. But when we landed I was told it was being unloaded IN A DIFFERENT TERMINAL! I had to walk (painful for me) a long way to retrieve my bag and my ride had to move from the waiting area they were in to a totally different one. Not happy.

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

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

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Be prepared for crowds and chaos upon arrival at the Orlando airport

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