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$44 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip
$86
Typical prices: $232-$432
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ORD - AUS • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$87
Typical prices: $219-$429
Frontier
Mon 3/30Fri 4/3
ORD - AUS • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $167 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 40% average savings
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Austin (CHI-AUS)

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

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:45 am - 10:49 am
ORD
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3h 04mnonstop
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7:15 am - 7:11 pm
AUS
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ORD
11h 56m1 stop
$86Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
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7:20 am - 9:35 pm
ORD
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AUS
14h 15m1 stop
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7:25 am - 9:03 pm
AUS
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ORD
13h 38m1 stop
$87Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 29
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7:20 am - 9:35 pm
ORD
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AUS
14h 15m1 stop
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11:59 am - 2:45 pm
AUS
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ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$88Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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8:43 pm - 10:34 am
ORD
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AUS
13h 51m1 stop
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11:59 am - 2:45 pm
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ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$89Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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8:00 am - 11:04 am
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3h 04mnonstop
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11:30 am - 11:47 pm
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ORD
12h 17m1 stop
$90Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 20
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8:25 am - 11:29 am
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3h 04mnonstop
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1:33 pm - 4:19 pm
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ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$91Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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8:43 pm - 10:34 am
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13h 51m1 stop
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11:59 am - 2:45 pm
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2h 46mnonstop
$92Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 19
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6:20 am - 5:02 pm
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10h 42m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:37 pm
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6h 02m1 stop
$144Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
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9:40 pm - 12:30 am
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2h 50mnonstop
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2:40 pm - 5:10 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$159Southwest
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24
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2h 50mnonstop
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3h 55m1 stop
$169Southwest
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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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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Austin?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Austin departing in February.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Austin flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Austin costs $80 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Austin (AUS). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 40% cheaper than other Chicago-Austin routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 Saturday 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 January, where tickets cost $197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $344 and $311 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Austin?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $286, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Austin

 
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Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now have fees.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.

American Airlines

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


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access.

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

For a quick commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

MDW

MDW offers a compact layout, making it easy to navigate quickly. All concourses are accessible from the central check-in and security area.

AUS

For a budget-friendly ride to downtown Austin, take CapMetro’s Bus Route 20. It runs every 15 minutes and takes about 35 minutes.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $44 for a one-way ticket and $86 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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Austin, with Star Alliance 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 $313 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 $324 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 $143 or less one-way and $193 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.

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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, 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

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, 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Austin

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4249 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

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

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

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