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$69 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$114
Overall average: $257
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CLT - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$116
Typical prices: $180-$327
Frontier
Fri 5/1Mon 5/4
CLT - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Chicago (CLT-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Chicago

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
8:56 am - 9:17 pm
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ORD
13h 21m
1 stop
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2:00 pm - 5:16 pm
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2h 16mnonstop
$114Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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4:40 pm - 6:14 pm
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ORD
2h 34mnonstop
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12:37 pm - 3:45 pm
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CLT
2h 08mnonstop
$116Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 26
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7:09 pm - 8:39 pm
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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12:38 pm - 3:46 pm
ORD
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CLT
2h 08mnonstop
$117Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:43 pm - 12:04 am
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ORD
2h 21mnonstop
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12:38 pm - 3:46 pm
ORD
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CLT
2h 08mnonstop
$118Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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2:23 pm - 11:59 pm
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ORD
10h 36m
1 stop
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1:12 pm - 4:22 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
$120Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:31 pm - 1:09 am
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ORD
27h 38m
1 stop
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12:38 pm - 3:46 pm
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2h 08mnonstop
$121Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:20 pm - 7:25 pm
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MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 8:55 pm
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1h 55mnonstop
$168Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:20 pm - 7:25 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 9:40 pm
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3h 50m
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$178Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
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6:41 pm - 9:47 am
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16h 06m
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10:37 am - 12:05 pm
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24h 28m
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$180Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:35 am - 8:45 am
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2h 10mnonstop
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10:15 am - 8:45 pm
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9h 30m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Chicago departing in April.

What is the cheapest Charlotte to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Charlotte to Chicago costs $160 on the route between Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 19% cheaper than other Charlotte-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Charlotte to Chicago, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $158 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $287 and $276 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte 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 $239 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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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Expert on Frontier, United Airlines and ORD

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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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Charlotte to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Charlotte to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Charlotte to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Charlotte to Chicago 
LeoFlew with United Airlines
CLT
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ORD
Jun 2024
Get precheck TSA if you’re flying in early morning. Get a seat on the right side of the plane if you want to see sunrise.
JenniferFlew with American Airlines
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Jul 2024
Both the Charlotte and O'Hare airports are large and well organized. Wear you comfy walking shoes and enjoy the journey!

FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Chicago was $69 for a one-way ticket and $114 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Air France, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $255 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 $253 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $189 or less one-way and $337 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +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,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +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,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 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 Charlotte to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Charlotte 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 4324 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

The airplane rattled near the left wing as if several screws were loose. Then after we landed in Fort Lauderdale, we had to sit and wait on the runway for quite some time. It was very scary and TOTALLY unacceptable!

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was terrible. I had to pay again once I got to the airport because they said they never received the payment.

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

The flight was delayed for unknown reasons while other airlines weren’t. It was very frustrating.

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

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

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

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

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

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