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$68 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$110
Overall average: $278
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ORD - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$111
Typical prices: $177-$421
Spirit Airlines
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ORD - MSY • Non-stop
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Southwest's two free checked bags save on fees.
MSY offers easy rideshare access to downtown.
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Cheapest • from $177 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Orleans (CHI-MSY)

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

Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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12:28 pm - 3:07 pm
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2h 39mnonstop
$110Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
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2h 33mnonstop
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$111Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28
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$112Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20
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$113Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Orleans flights

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

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 New Orleans departing in February.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Orleans flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to New Orleans costs $88 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New Orleans (MSY). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 33% cheaper than other Chicago-New Orleans routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Chicago to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Thursdays 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 Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Orleans, 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 New Orleans is October, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $338 and $319 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $246 on average.

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

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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to New Orleans

 
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Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, available on all routes.

Southwest

Southwest offers early boarding with extra legroom seats, providing 34 inches of legroom.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure.

United Airlines

United offers Economy Plus seats with up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


United's Priority Boarding can help secure overhead bin space by placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

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


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

Airports
ORD

O'Hare offers a 24-hour Dunkin' in Terminal 3, ideal for early morning flights to New Orleans.

MDW

Midway's compact terminal makes it easy to navigate, with all concourses accessible from the central check-in and security area.

MSY

MSY offers easy rideshare access to downtown New Orleans, with clear signage at the ground transportation center.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to New Orleans flight

When planning a trip from Chicago to New Orleans, there are several strategies to help save money on flights. Generally, Tuesday flights in April are the cheapest options.

Booking Advance: Book at least 121 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) as they are generally cheaper.

Airline Choice: Spirit Airlines typically offers the cheapest flights on this route.

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

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights from Chicago to New Orleans

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

  • What are some good hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    The Crowne Plaza is a modern hotel that is a only a 12-minute drive from the Pontchartrain Center and a 7-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Holiday inn is a casual choice that is a 25-minute drive from the famous French Quarter and a 5-minute drive from the airport.

  • Does Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with any animals, make sure to bring them to one of the several pet relief areas in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport after your flight has landed. The largest one is a gated area that is located directly outside of the Short Term Parking Garage near baggage claims 12 through 14.

  • What is there to do at O’Hare International Airport?

    If you enjoy exercising, purchase an entry ticket to the Health Club, which is located in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. Equipped with state-of-the-art weights and cardio machines, this gym is a convenient place to squeeze in a quick workout before beginning your travels. If you would rather unwind and meditate, head to the yoga room found in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.

  • Does Chicago Midway International Airport have any prayer rooms?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has an inter-faith chapel that is located on the mezzanine level of Concourse C. It occasionally hosts religious services, and it provides texts that can be used by travelers for individual prayer and reflection.

  • Does MDW offer any accessible services?

    Yes. In addition to wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in Gates A9 and A4A of Concourse A and Gate B15 of Concourse B, the airport has accessible parking spaces in each of its parking structures. There are TTY phones available for use by passengers who have hearing loss. The airport also provides elevators and curb ramps at drop-off and pickup locations. Between the terminals and the parking lots, free shuttles with elevators are available.

  • What are the transfer options between terminals at ORD?

    Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) is Chicago’s chief airport hub. The airport has nine concourses spread out within its four terminals (Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5). You can easily connect between the terminals via the automated train ATS. The airside walkway also connects Terminals 1, 2, and 3. To transfer between Terminals 1 and 2, access the walkway across Gate B5 and B6 of Terminal 1 or close to Terminal 2’s Gate E1. Buses can be found on Terminal 3’s Gate K20, Gate G17, and Gate L24.

  • Are pets allowed at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    Yes. At MDW, Fido is welcome. There are, however, some restrictions and regulations in place. Like other airports, MDW has pet policies that mandate all animals be contained in crates unless they are using designated areas for pet relief or are being subjected to security screening. There are two sanitary pet relief areas at the airport, one indoor (across from Gate A5 in Concourse A) and one outdoor (on the Lower Level terminal road).

  • What are the transport options from the airport in New Orleans to the city center?

    Bus services are offered by RTA and JET outside the Ticket Lobby on Level 3 from the outer curb. RTA buses stop at Canal Street, Elk Palace. Level 1 of MSY is also home to a taxi stand. You can easily request Lyft or Uber once you disembark at MSY. There is a designated spot on Level 1 for rideshare pick-ups.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans was $68 for a one-way ticket and $110 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $341 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 $246 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 New Orleans.

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

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

    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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $189 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to save as much time as possible during your trip? If so, look for direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans. Spirit Airlines is known for having particularly budget-friendly tickets, while United and American Airlines have comfortable seats with ample legroom.
  • When booking a flight from Chicago to New Orleans, there are two primary airports that you can depart from. O'Hare International Airport is a convenient choice for anyone leaving from northern Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport is a more practical choice for those in southern Chicago.
  • If you’re traveling with your family, bring the kids to the Kids On The Fly exhibit that is situated in Terminal 2 of O’Hare International Airport. This play center is equipped with an indoor playground and a variety of toys, allowing kids to stay entertained while waiting to board their flight.
  • For those who would like to store some of their luggage upon their arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, head to the Luggage Lockers desk that is located in between baggage claims 5 and 6. These lockers can be accessed 24 hours a day, and both short and long-term storage plans are available.
  • Chicago Midway international Airport provides guests with free WiFi for up to 30 minutes per device. If you need additional time to browse the Internet on either your phone or your laptop, you will either have to use your own data, or purchase one of the airport’s internet plans for a small fee.
  • If you are a travel aficionado, you may select flights from Chicago to New Orleans with layovers. Flights vary depending on your airline alternative. Spirit Airlines has layovers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). On the other hand, United Airlines has stops at George Bush Airport (IAH).
  • Non-stop flights from Chicago to New Orleans are eco-friendlier than one-stop flights with roughly 919 kg being released per person. If you are looking to fly more sustainably, the eco-friendliest airlines plying this route include Spirit Airlines and Southwest. The latter produces 48% less carbon while the former releases 53% less carbon.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport hosts an Executive Center at Terminal 3. Set up your laptop and work on your project while on the go if you are traveling on business. Meeting spaces and convenient charging stations are all available at the center.
  • If you would like a tranquil place to meditate, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport has a meditation room on Level 2 of the Airside Terminal.
  • If you wish to smoke after landing at MSY, Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport provides smoking areas outside the terminal on the lower and upper ramps.

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Chicago to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Chicago

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American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4248 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

8.0 ExcellentSudhir, Jan 2026
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Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

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

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

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

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

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

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

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

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

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

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

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

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

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

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

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

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

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

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

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

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

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

Horrible, delay after delay due to our plane needing fuel.

Rough landings but comfortable and affordable if you can pack light

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

The flight times got delayed multiple times due to weather which is understandable, but later the time got prepared 30min. Made to the flight barely but got stressed too much.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

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

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

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

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