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$496 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Krakow

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Cheapest round-trip
$748
Typical prices: $837-$631
LOT
Wed 8/12Wed 8/26
ORD - KRK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$496
Typical prices: $460-$697
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Sun 7/5
ORD - KRK • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Krakow (CHI-KRK)

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

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:10 pm - 9:30 am
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KRK
9h 20mnonstop
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11:55 am - 3:10 pm
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10h 15mnonstop
$748LOT
Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Aug 12
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9:20 pm - 10:20 am
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KRK
30h 00m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 12:35 pm
KRK
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
$749Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17
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5:10 pm - 9:30 am
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KRK
9h 20mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 7:50 pm
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11h 55m
1 stop
$750LOT
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 27
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10:25 pm - 10:35 pm
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KRK
41h 10m
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8:55 am - 5:50 pm
KRK
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ORD
15h 55m
1 stop
$751Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:40 pm - 4:05 pm
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KRK
11h 25m
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2:10 pm - 7:55 pm
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12h 45m
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$752Lufthansa
Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Aug 12
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KRK
11h 25m
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4:45 pm - 12:35 pm
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26h 50m
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$753Lufthansa
Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 21
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6:42 pm - 4:55 pm
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KRK
15h 13m
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6:30 am - 6:33 pm
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19h 03m
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$754Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:30 pm - 6:10 pm
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13h 40m
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6:55 pm - 7:42 pm
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31h 47m
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$755Finnair
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
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12h 00m
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7:45 pm - 12:35 pm
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23h 50m
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$756SWISS
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Sep 3
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7:15 pm - 9:25 am
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31h 10m
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8:10 pm - 10:44 pm
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33h 34m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Krakow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Krakow 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 Krakow?

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 Krakow departing in September.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Krakow flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Krakow costs $734 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Krakow (KRK). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Krakow, 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 Krakow is March, where tickets cost $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,286 and $933 respectively.

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

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 $933 on average.

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

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 Krakow, 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 Krakow, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$496
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Krakow

When to book flights from Chicago to Krakow

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

  • Are there direct flights between Chicago and Kraków?

    Direct flights are available between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John Paul II International Airport (KRK). LOT Polish Airlines offers direct flights on selected days of the week. However, other airlines like Swiss Air, United Airlines, and Lufthansa offer one-stop flights in Zurich, Munich, and Frankfurt.

  • What is the best way to get from KRK to the city?

    The best way to get from the airport to the city center is to use the train services offered at the airport. The Kraków Airport train station is close to the passenger terminal behind the vast car park. The station is connected to the terminal building via a footbridge to make access to the station easier. You can also opt to use the airports' taxi services which you have to book online on arrival.

  • What services are there for people with limited mobility?

    O'Hare International (ORD) has accessible restrooms, showers, and other required ADA services for people with mobility challenges. The airport has a motorized passenger lift that gives access to the rooms, an adult changing table, and completely accessible showers (which include a roll-in shower). You can also call your airline of choice 72h before your flight if you need special in-flight care.

  • Does KRK airport have currency exchange services?

    John Paul II International Airport (KRK) has several currency exchange counters located at Level 0 of the main terminal in the arrivals hall near the check-in area for international arrivals and departures. These exchange points make it easier for international travelers traveling into or out of KRK to exchange their currency before leaving the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Krakow?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Krakow was $496 for a one-way ticket and $748 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Krakow.

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

    Chicago is served by 3 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Krakow. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, or Chicago Greater Rockford. You will be arriving at Krakow J. Paul II Balice.

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

    JetBlue, United Airlines, Lufthansa, American Airlines, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Krakow flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Krakow flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Krakow?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Krakow on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Krakow, KLM or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Krakow are KLM and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $784 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $826 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Krakow.

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

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

    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 Krakow 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 Krakow?

    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 Krakow 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 Krakow

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $705 or less one-way and $996 or less round-trip.
  • When flying internationally out of Chicago, you can utilize either of the two major Chicago airports — O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD normally has more traffic than MDW. Thus, it would be wise to travel through MDW as it is easier to navigate due to lower traffic.
  • If you have scheduled an early morning flight from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), you can choose to spend the night at the onsite Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. The hotel is located opposite Terminal 1-3. It is connected to the domestic terminals by subway and the international terminal (5) by the Airport Transit System.
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has a world-class family lounge you can use while traveling with kids. The lounge is located in Terminal 2 near Gate F1, just after security. It features a designated kids' play area with stroller parking. The lounge also has a colorful seating arrangement with device charging stations.
  • John Paul II International Airport (KRK) is the second biggest airport in the country and serves as the hub of LOT Polish Airlines. From the airport, you can easily access cities such as Krakow, Warsaw, Cracow, Wieliczka, Skawina, Krzesowice, and Trezebinia.
  • The John Paul II International Airport (KRK) has an animal playground next to the Open Air Car Park (P2). The park has drinking fountains, benches, and pet obstacles such as fences, a ramp, and jumps. You can keep your pet busy here, while you are still at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Krakow?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Krakow J. Paul II Balice.
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Chicago to Krakow J. Paul II Balice

Tuesday

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Thursday

LOT

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Friday

LOT

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Krakow J. Paul II Balice to Chicago

Monday

LOT

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LOT

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Thursday

LOT

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Krakow

 
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7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1410 reviews
6.9Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
8.2Crew
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Finnair was not able to get our luggage on a connecting flight and there was a substantial delay of two days to obtain our lugguage. They did not communicate well, and we had to travel a significant distance to finally get our luggage. It has been a very negative experience.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Finnair was not able to get our luggage on a connecting flight and there was a substantial delay of two days to obtain our lugguage. They did not communicate well, and we had to travel a significant distance to finally get our luggage. It has been a very negative experience.

Flight on time, landed well ahead of schedule. Attendants were excellent and responsive

The crew was friendly, and the flight landed on time

Comfort. Not good very little space after the person in front of you lay back.

On a more than 8 hours flight was only one meal included, which I have never experienced before. Always two meals on the overseas flight. It was very weird.

Great if not for the boarding by bus at Heathrow terminal 3. Medieval disappointing time-consuming and very hard on handicapped flyers. It was awful

Business seating is soooo uncomfortable. You can sit straight up or lay down. You need pillows behind you because the back doesn’t lay down. Those are need to “prop” you up. The chair has no padding whatsoever. Food was gross. I’ve eaten on Finnair before and the food was exceptional. This time it gave 2 people in our party diarrhea. It was the chicken dish. I took 2 bites and didn’t eat anything more. The flight attendants were nice. You needed an additional lounge in Terminal D at DFW Airport. After waiting 40 minutes to enter, we finally gave up and went to a bar across from the club doors. I’m unsure if I’ll ever book a Finnair flight again.

It was a good flight, very comfortable seats for sleeping in business class. Probably the most comfortable business class seat I've ever had (20+ times in business class on various airlines). Service was good, but the only downside is my screen didn't work and it had to be reset multiple times to get it to shut off. I had to block my eyes because the screen was white almost the entire flight and I wore an eye mask when I slept. But when eating and reading in my seat, my eyes hurt because the only way to turn the screen off was reset it and the screen would only be off for a few minutes at a time.

Everything was wonderful! AirBus seats are more comfortable to sleep in as compared to the Boeing planes.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

Every time I fly LOT, I swear I will never do it again. And changing planes in Warsaw is a horror. Not even remotely organized. I can only feel sorry for the staff who have to put up with it.

My information was stolen, and someone used my card to purchase airline tickets. Everything has been submitted to my bank, and the police. Thank you!!

I have flown over 2million miles. Great flight but bizarre boarding process. They must have paged half the passengers to the desk for documentation check before boarding anyone. Overall great value.

Good in general, but i think the chair is not comfortable for traveling more than 2 hours ..

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Although I was flying in business class, the feeling, comfort and in general the whole experience was like flying in a low cost airline. Boarding by. Us, no priority to business class passengers. The plane was very old and looked poor and rely old. Seats do not recline. Space between rows very small. No separation between business class and economy. No separate toilet for business class passengers. Of course no entertainment, no WiFi and no charging. Very bad experience

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

My pillow had a shoe print on it, when I asked if I can have another pillow, I was told “I’m sorry but it is one pillow per guest, do YOU want to turn it inside out” to which I responded , no thanks I will go without. This is generally not ok, but For the price tag I paid flying business this is absolutely unacceptable. Hopefully American Airlines can update their accommodations to bedding that is not tossed on the ground and stepped on, or at least have a couple of extra pillows in hand, incase someone had decided to step on the pillows for what ever reason

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Our flight was cancelled while we are on our way to the airport. So, no notice. We were rescheduled to another airline with a 2 hour later takeoff and so arrived at our destination on time. We pre-paid American Airlines $190 to upgrade our seats. No refund. So no use for AA or Kayak.

Terrible, horrible, disappointing- without telling us they changed planes and moved and separated our seats to opposite sides - said they changed seats putting us together - got to airport to find no, they did not - we sat opposing sides of plane - food overly salty to inedible, never saw stewardess but once - it was terrible

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Very, very tight legroom. They must’ve jammed in an additional few rows of seat seating. Denver to Munich was the least legroom I’ve ever had on any flight, let alone a multi hour international journey. I will not take that flight again.

In my first flight with Air Canada we sat in the plane for 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally we were asked to get off the plane and we were told the flight was cancelled after 7:00pm There was o clear explanation of what was the problem. I was booked without my permission on a Delta Flight at 7:30pm that was leaving at 8:00pm and I still had to go get my luggage(my final destination was Rome with one stop in Toronto. The luggage claim for Canada was closed so had to return to finally get it on the luggage belt.. Of course I missed the Delta flight and all the next day flights were booked. I also lost what I paid for my stay in Rome because I did nt cancel in time. A complete nightmare.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

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