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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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7:35 pm - 11:45 pmORD-FLL
3h 10mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amFLL-ORD
3h 20mnonstop
$77Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 4
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5:05 am - 9:06 amORD-FLL
3h 01mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amFLL-ORD
3h 20mnonstop
$85Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:06 amORD-FLL
3h 01mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:50 amFLL-ORD
3h 20mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
8:45 pm - 12:40 amMDW-FLL
2h 55mnonstop
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7:45 am - 9:55 amFLL-MDW
3h 10mnonstop
$171Southwest
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Sun, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 11:10 pmMDW-FLL
2h 55mnonstop
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6:25 am - 8:30 amFLL-MDW
3h 05mnonstop
$175Southwest
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Sun, May 25 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 4:30 pmORD-FLL
6h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 1:56 pmFLL-ORD
3h 24mnonstop
$195American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 5
Frontier Logo
7:05 am - 8:40 amMDW-FLL
24h 35m1 stop
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9:35 am - 10:38 pmFLL-MDW
14h 03m1 stop
$204Frontier
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 4
Frontier Logo
9:50 am - 10:03 pmMDW-FLL
11h 13m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:48 pm - 9:03 amFLL-MDW
11h 15m1 stop
$208Frontier
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Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
American Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 12:22 pmORD-FLL
2h 57mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 2:02 pmFLL-ORD
3h 24mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 6
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 3:03 pmORD-FLL
3h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 6:42 pmFLL-ORD
3h 33mnonstop
$251United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 23
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

 
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ideal for staying online throughout your flight.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space by placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American's Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free with an ad, ideal for quick tasks.

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ORD

For quick access to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD, which runs 24/7 and costs $5 one-way.

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FLL

Use the free shuttle service at FLL for easy terminal transfers, running every 8-10 minutes, 24/7.

Read more about FLLby Blane Bachelor
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale? 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale cost $124 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $124.

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

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

When flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays 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 Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale is August, where tickets cost $180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $365 and $349 respectively.

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

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 $304 on average.

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

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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight

When planning a trip from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, there are several ways to potentially save money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, while September is the cheapest month.

Route Choice: Opt for flights from ORD to FLL for the cheapest route.

Booking Time: Book your flight at least 14 days in advance to get the best deal.

Airline Selection: Spirit Airlines generally offers the cheapest flights for this route.

Flight Type: Direct flights are more expensive, consider flights with layovers to save money.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fort Lauderdale

When to book flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

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

  • Where can I go to eat in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

    Air Margaritaville is located in Terminal 1 of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and serves a variety of fish and appetizers, while Harvest and Grounds can be found in Terminal 3 and offers sandwiches, salads, and soups. Plane Box Food Company is in Terminal 4 and sells many small meals as well as to-go items.

  • Which hotels are close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport?

    For a casual yet modern hotel, select the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, which is less than 4mi from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and an 11m drive from the Port Everglades cruise terminal. To stay in a budget-friendly hotel, book a room at the Ramada by Wyndham, which is an 8m drive from the airport and less than 5 mi from the Broward County Convention Center.

  • What is there to do while waiting for my flight at Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

    If you enjoy exercising, head to the Hilton Athletic Club, which is located between Terminal 2 and the parking garage of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. To pamper yourself, enjoy a spa treatment at the Terminal Getaway Spa in Terminals 1, 3, and 5. There is also an urban garden near the parking garage which showcases over 26 different types of plants.

  • Does Chicago Midway International Airport have a prayer room?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has an interfaith chapel on Level C in the Mezzanine. Open to guests from all religions, this chapel often hosts services during the weekend and provides religious texts for travelers to use during private prayer and reflection.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport feature a USO Lounge?

    If you’re an active member of the USA military or a family member of one, ORD has two USO lounges you can relax in. One is in Terminal 2, and the other is in Terminal 3.

  • Does Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) have an onsite hotel?

    Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) does not have an onsite hotel. However, it’s connected to hotels like Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port, Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South by free shuttles. You can get a shuttle to your preferred hotel regardless of the time you land, given that they run throughout the day.

  • Where can my pet relieve itself at Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    If you travel to FLL with your furry friend, you can let it relieve itself in one of the airport’s six indoor pet relief areas or one of the four outdoor areas. In Terminal 1, the indoor stations are near the customs station, B/C Connector, and Concourse A, while the outdoor area is under the walkway from the Garage. The remaining indoor stations are in Terminal 2 Concourse D, Terminal 3 Concourse F, and Terminal 4 Concourse G, while the remaining outdoor stations are outside the baggage claim areas of the terminals.

  • Can I leave some luggage at Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    You can leave all the extra luggage you want at FLL since Bags To Go, a luggage storage and baggage delivery services provider, has locations in all four of the airport’s terminals. Daily, they operate from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

  • What are some of the special attractions worth checking out at Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    The art installations displayed throughout the airport and rental car center are attractions worth checking out. The installations comprise approximately 60 modern artworks, visual pieces, photographs, and paintings.

  • Where should I park my car at Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

    If you want to park your car at ORD till you return from your trip, you should park in one of the Economy Lots F, G, or H. This is simply because they’re the most affordable long-term parking garages at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was $37 for a one-way ticket and $77 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.

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

    Chicago has 3 major airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, and Chicago Greater Rockford. Fort Lauderdale is the only airport in Fort Lauderdale. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $377 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 $300 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Fort Lauderdale.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.
  • When booking flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale, there are several airports that you can depart from. While Chicago O'Hare International Airport (CHI) is the busiest choice, Chicago Midway International Airport is a good option for travelers who would prefer a smaller airport. If you’re departing from the suburbs, Chicago-Rockford International is a convenient choice.
  • Spirit and United Airlines are known for offering several daily nonstop flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale while still having affordable prices. American and Southwest Airlines flights often include a layover, but they at least provide free snacks and drinks for all travelers.
  • For those traveling with little ones, don’t forget to go to the aviation-themed Kids On The Fly play area that is in Terminal 2 of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This colorful playground has many interactive games and activities for all ages as well as comfortable seating for parents.
  • If you’re in the military, you are eligible for free access to the USO Lounge in Chicago Midway International Airport. Filled with free snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, showers, and board games, it is a convenient place for families to relax before boarding their flight.
  • To call your hotel or rental company, keep your eyes open for the public phones that are placed in the Arrivals terminal of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). There are several courtesy phones that can call all local numbers for free, as well as additional public phones that can call anywhere in the world for a small fee.
  • Suppose you want to travel to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) using public transport. In that case, you can take a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), a Pace Suburban public bus, a CTA Blue Line train, a Metra train, or a taxi. CTA Blue Line trains are the most preferred public transit option to the airport, predominantly because they’re clean, affordable, quick, and not subject to traffic jams. If you board one, you’ll alight at O’Hare Blue Line Station on the lower level of the parking garage. From the station, you can get to your terminal on foot or via the Airport Transit System.
  • At ORD, you can privately and comfortably breastfeed your baby. This is because the airport has a few Mamava lactation pods and several mothers' rooms with comfortable seating, power outlets with USB ports, diaper-changing tables, and deep sinks. The mothers' rooms are in Terminals 1, 2, 3, 5, and the Multi-modal facility, while the lactation pods are in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
  • If you’re a nature enthusiast, consider checking out the urban garden at ORD. Located in the Rotunda between Terminals 2 and 3, this garden has almost everything - from green beans to peppers to lettuce.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

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

Direct departures

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

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American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

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Direct returns

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

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.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

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

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

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

Pretty standard flight. We left late, but arrived early. The wifi entertainment is always nice. The free snacks and beverages are simple, but appreciated. I'm tall and the seats are an issue. I can deal with a short flight, but any longer, I have to find another airline where I know beforehand I have extra legroom.

The flight attendant was proactive in helping with placing carry on in overhead bins. This was the first time I had ever been offered help without asking or obviously struggling. Many on the flight were older people like myself and vertically challenged. I would hope this would be the norm on all flights.

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.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

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 flight left a bit late, but arrived close to time expected…With the flight being close to full the crew did well serving drinks to all in a very timely fashion. The flight was a pleasure…

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 experience was okay. The flight did not offer even water without a fee. Also had to pay extra for my carry on, as I was told I had to check my bag, even though it said I had the option to carry on a bag when booking. This costed me an extra $100. Would likely not fly with Spirit again.

Perfect for the money paid. Flight from Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale. Very courteous airport staff and crew. The boarding process went very smooth. Indianapolis was in the middle of several sever storms, delaying boarding and they found a window between the storms, asked everyone for a quick boarding and we departed before we would be held longer by the next storm front. A little rough air 20 min or so after take off, however I’ll take that to being grounded the whole night. Seats kind of small, kind of hard, but very doable for the 2.5 hrs flight. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. We didn’t, as it was a late night flight. One of the checked luggage came wet in Florida and clothes inside got wet from the water that infiltrated through the zipper, I’m assuming it was in the rain in Indianapolis, I cannot blame Spirit as I think the baggage handlers are hired by the airport. I’ll be more careful next time, as I have suitcases that are more water proof and maybe I should only purchase that kind.

Terrible! They kept postponing and finally canceled our flight. They canceled so late. We had no other options but to drive to a different city and try to find a new flight to get onto our cruise. We still aren’t there yet and might not make it.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

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.

Spirit moved the departure time by 45 minutes to an unacceptably early time. I wrote multiple times canceling the reservation and received no reply or refund.

I lijed the friendliness of the crew and that we were on time.

Not bad but I was told that I got a 1 carry. When I got to the gate I was told my purse was considered my carry on. I had never been told that before.

The flights were on time, the schedule was convenient for me, without delays.

Bare bones but a complimentary class of water doesn't seem like too much to ask.

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

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

Check in at Philadelphia international was absolutely terrible! I fly 2 to 3 times a month and avoid frontier at all cost and will never fly Frontier again! The night before travel, I tried checking in however, the app was giving me an error, so I went to the desktop, which instructed you that you need to use the app. The next day I presented at the check-in gate after trying at least a half dozen times prior to getting into the airport and continuing to getting the error in the app. I actually had rebooted my phone numerous times and reinstall the app just in case. My phone is only one generation older than the current model. It has no problems completing a frontier flight purchase or any other app issues. There was only three frontier employees working at check-in and a huge line while I was in line I continued to try and check in via the app. As I approach the desk, I was dreading dealing with the agent. He was extremely unprofessional, anti-semantic & very ignorant, and mean to the people in front of me, as well as the people who ended up being behind me. He literally told people “Man I don’t care bout y’all” in his native dialect! Maintaining my composure I approached and explained the situation. To which he replied, you’re gonna have to pay then! I don’t understand. It’s an issue with their app not allowing me to check in! Not my issue! He told me if I pay cash it would be $15, $25 if I pay credit card. I don’t understand a $10 difference for paying with a credit card? I am completely cashless so I continued to try using the app to avoid the $25 fee, Which I still don’t believe that I should be responsible for since it was Frontier’s technical issue!!! I continued to check in via the app a couple more times after he verified I was doing everything right he proceeded to continue to belittle the people behind me. Yelling at them saying I don’t care about you people! I cannot believe that this is the way that businesses would treat its customers! Unfortunately, the black mail with dreadlocks did not have a name tag all he had was a frontier sweater on! For the $25 fee that I ended up getting charged on my credit card. I should’ve just booked originally with Spirit or any other carrier! I have no problem paying fees that I should be responsible for, but when it’s due to a technical failure of a company, the customer should not be responsible for it! I cannot believe that it’s not frontier going out of business!

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

Our flight was suppose to leave at 9pm and we didn’t board until after 3am. We lost a whole day at our hotel and half a day at a park we paid a lot of money for.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

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