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Cheapest round-trip
$126
Typical prices: $188-$346
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ORD - FLL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$74
Typical prices: $102-$233
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Fri 7/31
ORD - FLL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (CHI-FLL)

 
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.
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Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
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$126Frontier
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Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 6
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$171Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale?

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 Fort Lauderdale departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale costs $76 on the route between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 40% cheaper than other Chicago-Fort Lauderdale routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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 Fridays 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 Mondays.

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 October, where tickets cost $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $278 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $244, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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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.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale was $74 for a one-way ticket and $126 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?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, with SkyTeam 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 $365 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $382 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $115 or less one-way and $187 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.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Fort Lauderdale to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the 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 4244 reviews
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jun 2026
MCI - FLL
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

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

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

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

It was good. I wish you had gluten free snacks for my husband.

Seat were uncomfortable. Snacks were a bag of hard mix things.

Cramped seats. They are like sitting on benches. No lower back support. Very narrow aisles. Bathrooms are getting smaller. I am 5.4 and weigh 150. Barely fit in the bathroom

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

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.

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

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

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

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.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

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

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…

The Airline was not prepared for weather delays. We were held up due to an incoming flight being delayed and so we did not have a flight crew. This caused an extra delay for departure by 2 hours.

Flight delayed 3 times. We were directed to go to a gate across from our gate. The plane wasn't there yet so we had to wait for it to arrive, then deplane everyone and then wait again for the plane to be cleaned. After 45 minuites we were allowed on the plane. The first plane had mechanical issues. The 2nd plane must have had bathroom issues because we did not have any food service whatsoever. No snack or beverage. That made for a long time not to have anything considering that we had just made it to the original gate and we had no time to stop to get food or a drink. Then we didn't want to leave the gate to get food because we wouldn't know how much longer the delay would be. Then the next gate change. Had we been told that the total time would have been aprox 45 min later we would have left to get food and a beverage. We had to wait again for the okay to the pilot to take off so we were on the runway for another 20 min. Overall, we were delayed over 2 hours which felt like 4 hours.

From the moment I walked into the airport in Chicago to the moment I was walking off the plane in Florida I had an unforgettable experience! I was traveling with my 3 month old by myself and everyone just made sure I was taken care of. I couldn’t thank them enough!

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

It's not JetBlues fault but there was a smell on the plane (possibly other travelers) and 3 children behind me that never quit whining. Soccor fans that were very loud. Pilot brought the plane down from high altitude quickly, dropping us hu dress of feet at a time. I've never felt that intense of dropping on other airlines (usually fly Southwest Airlines). But I arrived safely and I'm thankful for that.

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

The aircraft was fine, it’s was just the service. The flight got canceled several times and that was very inconvenient for my 69 years old mom.

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

Absolutely horrible. Flight was delayed 4 hours and they had no clue what was going on.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

I especially liked the lead crew officer. His boarding and safety announcements were made with a bit of novelty and humor. The flight also left the gate 10 minutes early and we landed about 20 minutes early… It was a delightful flight…

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

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

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!

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I did not like that people are purposely split ip who book at the same time because we didn’t buy seats. No other airline does that.

Horrible my trip was delayed 3 hours, we already have set in the plane and they delayed the flight.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

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