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7:15 am - 10:07 amORD-AUS
2h 52mnonstop
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10:49 am - 1:39 pmAUS-ORD
2h 50mnonstop
$115Frontier
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
3:11 pm - 6:01 pmORD-AUS
2h 50mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:46 pm - 9:40 pmAUS-ORD
2h 54mnonstop
$116Frontier
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Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 11:03 pmORD-AUS
13h 08m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 5:25 amAUS-ORD
9h 14m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 7:16 pmORD-AUS
7h 26m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:11 pm - 10:55 amAUS-ORD
14h 44m1 stop
$140Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
9:30 pm - 12:05 amMDW-AUS
2h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 12:25 pmAUS-MDW
2h 30mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:42 pmORD-AUS
2h 52mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 8:12 pmAUS-ORD
2h 54mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:21 amORD-AUS
4h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 8:50 amAUS-ORD
2h 49mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 25
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 10:30 amMDW-AUS
2h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 12:30 amAUS-MDW
4h 35m1 stop
$189Southwest
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Wed, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 24
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:38 amORD-AUS
4h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 9:24 pmAUS-ORD
2h 47mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:42 pmORD-AUS
2h 52mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 3:54 pmAUS-ORD
2h 54mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 3
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Austin

 
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
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

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


Check United's Wi-Fi coverage map before purchasing Wi-Fi for better connectivity.

Airports
ORD

O'Hare offers a 24-hour CTA Blue Line train to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays and providing a cost-effective travel option.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

Midway's compact terminal makes navigation easy, with all concourses accessible from the central check-in and security area.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
AUS

CapMetro’s Bus Route 20 is the cheapest way to downtown Austin, running every 15 minutes and taking about 35 minutes.

Read more about AUSby Harriet Baskas
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Austin flights

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

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Austin? 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.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Austin flight route?

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

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Austin cost $157 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Austin (AUS). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $157.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Austin, 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 Chicago to Austin is April, where tickets cost $287 (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 $377 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Austin, 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 Chicago to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Austin

When to book flights from Chicago to Austin

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

  • Which airport should I fly out of: O’Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW)?

    Both facilities are modern and easy to navigate. O’Hare sees much more traffic than Midway does, mostly because Midway acts as a hub for Southwest Airlines; they serve their whole network from this airport. Choosing which airport to depart from may be more a matter of choosing which airline to fly on.

  • What is the best way to travel to downtown Austin from the airport?

    Just 5 miles southwest of downtown Austin, Austin Bergstrom airport (AUS) is very convenient to downtown using almost any mode of transportation. For a very reasonable fee (around $1.25) the Capital Metro bus is one option, but if you have a few bags to carry or just want to get to where you’re going, taxis and Ubers are fast and easy.

  • Are there any good lounges in Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS)?

    If you have to hang around for a while before your accommodations are ready, you might want to just rest up at one of Austin Airport’s comfy lounges. They are well-appointed, and if you have a United Airlines or American Airlines ticket, you can purchase access to their private lounges just by showing your ticket at the door.

  • What can I do with a couple of hours at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    If it makes sense for you to arrive early for your flight from O’Hare, there are plenty of things to do. Get centered before takeoff in the yoga studio located in Terminal 3. If you’d like something a little more high-impact, buy a pass at the Hilton Athletic Club located in the Hilton hotel in Terminal 2. Bonus: they have a sauna.

  • Are there kid-friendly things to do at O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    Check out the real Brachiosaurus skeleton, one of the largest mounted dinosaur skeletons in the world. At four stories high and 72 feet long, it’s a lot to take in. After that, look for the restored fighter plane in Terminal 2. It’s a great photo op for your travel log, and the history is interesting, too.

  • Are onsite hotels at AUS?

    Yes, there are a few onsite hotels at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) where you can spend the next before embarking on your journey to your final destination. Among these hotels is the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel. Despite being located near the airport, the hotel offers its clients complimentary shuttle services to their terminals.

  • What PRM-friendly amenities can one access on their flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to AUS?

    To ensure that Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) enjoy their flights from Chicago to Austin, most airlines offer complimentary wheelchairs services in both ORD and AUS airports. The wheelchair assistance services are accessed before any ticket counter in the terminal. For wheelchair service delivery convenience, you need to inform your airline in advance.

  • Which airline can I use from Chicago to Austin with my kids?

    Booking your tickets in advance with American Airlines should be your top priority if you intend to fly your kids from Chicago to ORD to AUS. The airline's spacious cabins allow extra legroom for stretching during the flight. The airline also offers child-sized headphones compatible with its in-flight entertainment system to maximize the kids' flight entertainment.

  • Which cities can I visit near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to AUS should give you a rare opportunity to visit other cities near AUS. Among those cities you can comfortably visit upon landing at AUS include Driftwood, Wyldwood, Cedar Creek, and Dripping Springs. Since these cities are all within a 30-minute drive from AUS, you can easily connect to them via public transport such as buses and taxis.

  • Which hotel choices should I consider at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for my early-morning flight to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Most travelers who travel with their earliest morning flights from ORD to AUS spend their night in a hotel within comfortable walking distance of ORD. Among the hotels you can consider within a 10-minute walk to ORD is Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport Hotel.

  • How easy is it to rent a car at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Provided you have the necessary documents, including a valid driver's license and a credit card in your name, you will easily rent a car of your choice from onsite car rentals such as Hertz, Avis, and Thrifty. Most of these car rentals have counters in the baggage claim area within the terminal's first level.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Austin was $58 for a one-way ticket and $115 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Austin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Austin?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Austin are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $366 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 $391 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Austin.

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

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

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Austin from Chicago 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 Chicago to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $266 or less round-trip.
  • Of the two major Chicago airports, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offers fewer flights. Though they are both international facilities, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) handles the bulk of the traffic.
  • Taxis to airports in Chicago are plentiful, and around $20-$25 to either airport from downtown, but if you’re saving money on this trip, it’s good to know that Uber rates are some of the cheapest in the country.
  • If you’re working while traveling, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has unlimited free Wi-Fi in all terminals. Check in early for your flight, and check in with the office too, before you depart for Austin.
  • Taxis from Austin Airport (AUS) to the downtown center will be about $30. If you don’t need to be somewhere right away, the Capital Metro bus service is a great option. The one-way fare is about $1.25.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. Book an itinerary through KAYAK on either airline, and be confident you’re getting the best rate.
  • One of the numerous airlines to consider for your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is Allegiant Air. Besides its flexible ticket cancellation policy, AUS is the focus airport for Allegiant Air. It is, therefore, one of the airlines offering the highest number of flights to AUS.
  • If your flight from Chicago to Austin has been delayed due to different factors or you have just arrived too early for your flight at ORD, you can consider spending your waiting time in the observation. ORD's popular observation decks are located in Terminal 2, Mezzanine level, and in Terminal 3, near gate G17.
  • Business travelers whose flight from Chicago to Austin has been rescheduled or delayed can consider attending their routine business meetings or duties within the onsite lounges. Among these lounges is Concourse B's United Club. To access the lounge, you will have to prepay for your ticket.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Austin?

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

Direct departures

Chicago to Austin Bergstrom

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, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom 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, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Austin. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
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My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

10.0 ExcellentReginald, Mar 2025MDW - LGA
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My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

The plane was very warm and the crew turned on the lights for the entire snack service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Very dissatisfied with spirit airlines after buying my ticket's they cancelled our flights with no reasoning.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

Most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. And they do not provide any beverage unless purchased. Water was 4.59 a bottle. Same for a soda. A cup of water should be free. I will never fly Spirit again.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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Flights$2752h 35m
Trains$3090h 00m

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