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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 Montreal 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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Fri, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 7:48 pmORD-YUL
5h 48m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:15 pmYUL-ORD
7h 15m1 stop
$206United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
8:13 am - 3:20 pmORD-YUL
6h 07m1 stop
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7:30 am - 4:46 pmYUL-ORD
10h 16m1 stop
$212American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 15
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 4:01 pmORD-YUL
2h 11mnonstop
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11:10 am - 3:10 pmYUL-ORD
5h 00m1 stop
$234Air Canada
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Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 11:12 pmMDW-YUL
4h 13m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:35 pmYUL-MDW
7h 35m1 stop
$236Delta
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Tue, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:38 pmORD-YUL
5h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 8:38 pmYUL-ORD
4h 43m1 stop
$236Delta
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Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Porter Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:45 pmMDW-YUL
6h 45m1 stop
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10:15 am - 3:20 pmYUL-MDW
6h 05m1 stop
$243Porter Airlines
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Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:20 amORD-YUL
2h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:05 amYUL-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$245Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
Porter Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 5:45 pmMDW-YUL
5h 45m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 3:20 pmYUL-MDW
4h 55m1 stop
$255Porter Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 11
Air Canada Logo
5:52 pm - 9:17 pmORD-YUL
2h 25mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
4:45 pm - 6:51 pmYUL-ORD
3h 06mnonstop
$256Air Canada
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Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 2:00 pmORD-YUL
2h 25mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:00 pmYUL-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$259Multiple Airlines
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United's Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom.
The 747 bus from YUL to downtown is affordable but slow.
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Typical prices: $334-$700
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Montreal flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport departing in January.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport costs $159 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $473 and $437 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

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 $332 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Montreal

 
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Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy seats provide up to 4 extra inches of legroom.


Air Canada offers live TV on some North American flights, enhancing in-flight entertainment.

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United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to Zone 2, avoiding gate-checking carry-ons.


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

Airports
ORD

For a quicker commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD, which runs 24 hours and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
YUL

Use the 747 bus for affordable travel from YUL to downtown Montreal, available 24/7, though it may be crowded and take up to 70 minutes.

Read more about YULby Brandon Schultz
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Montreal

When to book flights from Chicago to Montreal

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

  • What are the transport options from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)?

    For travelers looking to save a little money when making this trip, a good choice is to take the STM 747 Express bus, which makes the journey in around 20min to the Berri UQAM Station at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Berri in downtown Montreal. There are also plenty of taxis available at the airport that can make this trip in around 20min. If you want more luxury, you can take a limousine from the airport. Orleans Express and Aeronavette also operate regional buses from YUL.

  • Are there any airport hotels at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    There are a couple of choices for hotels that sit right at the entrance to the airport, and they include the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel and the Aloft Montreal, both of which offer shuttle services to and from the airport.

  • Where are the car rental providers at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    There are several major rental car companies that offer service at this airport, and each has a customer service counter right in the terminal building adjacent to the baggage claim area. The rental car companies offer shuttles to take you to the rental lots that sit adjacent to the airport property.

  • Where can I meet my Uber at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

    All of the rideshare companies have a pickup location at either door number seven of the departures level or door number 20 of the arrivals level at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport was $132 for a one-way ticket and $206 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Montreal.

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

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Montreal. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Montreal flight route: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines, Finnair, Air France, British Airways, and Iberia.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Montreal flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Montreal?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Montreal, Porter Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Montreal are Porter Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $338 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $216 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Montreal.

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

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

    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 Montreal 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 Montreal?

    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 Montreal 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $428 or less round-trip.
  • For any traveler that will be departing on the flight to Montreal from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) looking to find a way to the airport, the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train can make this journey in around 42 minutes. Another good choice is to travel on the bus route offered by Peoria Charter Coach Company, that travels from Union Station in downtown Chicago to the airport in about 35 minutes.
  • If your flight to Montreal will be leaving from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and you want a public transportation option to take you to the airport, the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line train makes the trip in around 23 minutes.
  • For passengers departing Chicago O'Hare International Airport looking for a comfortable place to wait for their flight, this airport offers airline lounges from United Airlines, American Airlines, and British Airways that all offer comfortable seating and plenty of food and beverage choices.
  • If you're taking your kids to Montreal through Chicago O'Hare International Airport, this airport offers a family lounge in Terminal 2 at the airport. The lounge offers plenty of space for kids to play and include things like comfortable seating and charging stations for parents.
  • For nursing mothers departing from the Chicago Midway Airport, the airport offers a mother's room in the C Concourse at the airport which features ample seating as well as a sink and a washing area. Mothers will also find a lactation pod near gate A5 in the A concourse.

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Chicago to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Sunday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Chicago

Monday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

Air Canada, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Saturday

Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Montreal

 
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 382 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Food
8.6Crew
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I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

8.0 ExcellentPilar, Oct 2025FLL - YOW
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I like it, but the food isn't good. They need to offer more simple things. This bowls that have so many things your don't know what your are eating. The milenials like it, no the rest. And last but not least, they allowed somebody have a huge dog, vey agressive and fidgety in the flight. That's horrible. No animals should be allowed inside the airplane, what about allergies, etc

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

The flight was half empty yet they charged me $50 for a basic carry on! I saw how passengers of different colors were treated differently.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

Three hours on the tarmac with almost zero communication from the cockpit. Not when offered a water in the interim. In my 67 years of flying all over the world the worst experience ever. The plane was half empty, however had to pay for seats to sit next to my girlfriend. Extra to take a carry on. I would never fly Porter again even for free.

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

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.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

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

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

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!

Plane left an hour late, I missed my connection and my bow case was never even loaded on the plane in VA. I deal with this type of nonsense everytime I fly air canada.

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

For the price, it was a really good experience. There was no entertainment on board, so I couldn't really rate this, and I didn't order a meal. I appreciated that there was a free glass of wine.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

Air Canada is my new fave airline..I plan to use when I can. No complaints at all just rave compliments for the staff and airline.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

All good but I could barely get my arms and legs into the room in front of me. Have never been so cramped before. Plane left the gate on time, taxied very quickly and took off without waiting. Unique. Arrival on time. No problem

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