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Cheap Flights from Charleston to Chicago (CHS-CHI)

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

Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:35 amCHS-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-CHS
2h 05mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
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5:10 pm - 6:46 pmCHS-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 4:40 pmORD-CHS
2h 20mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 7:40 amCHS-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 5:00 pmMDW-CHS
4h 15m1 stop
$167Southwest
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 7:49 pmCHS-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
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2:19 pm - 5:44 pmORD-CHS
2h 25mnonstop
$178American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:32 amCHS-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
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7:10 am - 10:29 amORD-CHS
2h 19mnonstop
$193United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:16 pmCHS-ORD
6h 56m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 1:50 pmORD-CHS
5h 45m1 stop
$197Delta
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Tue, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 6:37 amCHS-ORD
24h 34m1 stop
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5:05 am - 9:45 amORD-CHS
27h 40m2 stops
$203Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 6:37 amCHS-ORD
24h 34m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:39 pm - 8:37 amORD-CHS
11h 58m1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 9:44 pmCHS-MDW
4h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pmMDW-CHS
6h 47m1 stop
$208Delta
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:33 amCHS-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
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10:35 am - 2:07 pmORD-CHS
2h 32mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Charleston 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.
Airlines
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel with late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with more luggage.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
CHS

For a quick rental car pickup at CHS, head straight to the rental counter after deplaning to beat the baggage claim crowd.

Read more about CHSby Brandon Schultz
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable 45-minute journey, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

The CTA Orange Line from MDW to downtown Chicago takes about 25-30 minutes, offering a quick and convenient option.

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 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 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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charleston to Chicago flights

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

What is the cheapest Charleston 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 Charleston to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Charleston to Chicago cost $254 and was between Charleston (CHS) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Charleston (CHS) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The average price for a return flight for this route is $254.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charleston 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 Charleston to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $414 and $411 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charleston 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 $468 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charleston 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 Charleston 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 Charleston to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Charleston to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Charleston to Chicago

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

  • Where can you stay for a short stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    If you are looking for a place to stay for a short stay near Chicago O'Hare international, you can consider Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. The hotel is located inside the airport and offers free shuttle services. Additionally, you can consider nearby hotels with complimentary shuttle services, such as Aloft Chicago O’Hare and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont.

  • Which services are available at the USO lounge in Chicago Midway International Airport?

    The USO lounge at Chicago Midway international airport offers various services to military officers and their families. These services include a kitchenette with food and drinks, a cyber canteen with printers, computers, and Wi-Fi access, a gaming station, a library with reading materials, restrooms, fax machines, and travel and ground transportation assistance. The lounge is located airside of Concourse C.

  • Where can you eat at the departure airport?

    If you are hungry at Charleston International Airport, you will find many food concessions operating on the airside and landside. In Concourse A there is a Charleston Beer Works. Concourse B has Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Desano Pizza Bakery, and Samuel Adams Brewhouse. Those at the central marketplace will find Caviar, Burger King, Bananas, Grounds and Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear, Grill, and Harvest. Additionally, there are vending machines in the baggage claim area.

  • Where can you relax and unwind at the departure airport?

    If you arrive early at CHS, you can relax at the Club CHS Lounge before departure. Take advantage of lounge facilities such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, computer workstations, flight information monitors, newspapers, magazines, and television. You can purchase a lounge pass or pay at the door when space is available to access the lounge. The lounge is located on the airside of Concourse B.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charleston to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charleston to Chicago was $79 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Charleston is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Charleston from Charleston and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charleston to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Air France, and KLM.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charleston to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charleston to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charleston to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $346 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 $523 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $258 or less one-way and $310 or less round-trip.
  • If you need assistance at Charleston International Airport (CHS), visit the information desks. Information desks are available at the landside between arrivals and baggage claim areas. Additionally, airport ambassadors roam throughout the airport.
  • If you have an early morning flight at CHS, you can consider spending the night at a nearby hotel. Hotels near the airport that offer free shuttle services include Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport, Embassy Suites North Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center, and DoubleTree by Hilton North Charleston.
  • Those planning to explore Chicago can consider renting a car at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). There are various car providers, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Corporate Rent a Cart, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. In addition, complimentary shuttles pick up passengers outside the arrivals lower level front curb near door 2 and drop them at the car rental facility.
  • If you arrive at Chicago Midway international airport during rush hour, you can consider using the CTA Orange Line train. This train operates between downtown Chicago and the Midway Airport Orange Line station.
  • CHS offers various parking options for passengers who want to leave their vehicles at the airport. These options include hourly parking with covered and uncovered parking, economy lot, valet parking, and daily parking.

Prefer to fly direct from Charleston to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Charleston Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charleston to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Charleston

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Charleston to Chicago

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

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.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

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

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

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

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

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

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 plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

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!

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

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

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.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

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.

Flight and crew were good, no complaints at all. Easy, uneventful, quick flight. The delays, cancelled flight, hold time to wait for customer service on the phone were not good. One person that answered told me the delays, first on the way to Newark, and again on way from Newark were due to weather (there was no weather on flight coming in); turns out that was not true. Multiple flights were delayed and cancelled that weekend- 6 for the trip leaving on Sunday from what customer service at the desk told me. Newark was having issues with air traffic controller I believe. So, getting false information and only options of rebook (for another day, or one with stops to get in the next day), refund or a credit valid for 5 years, did nothing to help me get to work the next day or get my son home for school that next day. There was no sort of compensation for the wait or cancellation from airline or from airport. Just out of pocket for the uber ride and the missed hours at work.

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

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