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Cheap Flights from Chicago to North America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
New Yorknonstop$79
Orlando
Orlandononstop$111
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$172
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$156
Miami
Miaminonstop$87
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$224
Boston
Bostonnonstop$127
Washington, D.C.
Baltimorenonstop$107
Denver
Denvernonstop$109
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$86
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$177
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$86
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$87
Phoenix
Phoenixnonstop$139
Tampa
Tampanonstop$117
Houston
Houstonnonstop$89
Cancún
Cancúnnonstop$240
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$390
San Diego
San Diegononstop$168
New York
New Yorknonstop$79
Orlando
Orlandononstop$111
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$172
Las Vegas
Las Vegas1 stop$156
Miami
Miaminonstop$87
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$224
Boston
Bostonnonstop$127
Washington, D.C.
Baltimorenonstop$107
Denver
Denvernonstop$109
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$86
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$177
Atlanta
Atlantanonstop$86
Dallas
Dallasnonstop$87
Phoenix
Phoenixnonstop$139
Tampa
Tampanonstop$117
Houston
Houstonnonstop$89
Cancún
Cancúnnonstop$240
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$390
San Diego
San Diegononstop$168

Book Cheap Chicago to North America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to North America 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to North America

Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
12:05 pm - 3:29 pm
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:29 pm - 6:29 pm
JFK
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$81Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Frontier Logo
12:05 pm - 3:29 pm
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:29 pm - 6:29 pm
JFK
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$82Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
12:05 pm - 3:29 pm
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:29 pm - 6:29 pm
JFK
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$84Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:15 am
ORD
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FLL
3h 15mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:26 pm - 11:47 pm
FLL
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ORD
3h 21mnonstop
$87Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 9:40 pm
ORD
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FLL
3h 06mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 12:14 am
FLL
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ORD
3h 24mnonstop
$91Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 11:30 am
ORD
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DFW
2h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 6:52 pm
DFW
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ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$95United Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 18
Delta Logo
11:19 am - 4:28 pm
ORD
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HOU
5h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:48 am - 4:42 pm
HOU
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ORD
5h 54m
1 stop
$197Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
5:53 pm - 11:08 pm
ORD
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HOU
5h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:23 pm - 10:21 pm
HOU
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ORD
4h 58m
1 stop
$198Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 7:55 pm
ORD
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HOU
5h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 6:50 pm
HOU
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ORD
10h 05m
1 stop
$210Southwest
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 7:25 pm
ORD
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HOU
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:30 pm
HOU
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ORD
8h 20m
1 stop
$217Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to North America flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to North America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to North America flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to North America from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $55 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Orlando Airport (MCO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $101.

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

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 $364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to North America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to North America, 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 North America is January, when tickets cost $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $237 and $237 respectively.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to North America on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

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 North America, 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 North America, 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 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$36
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fort Lauderdale

Flights from Chicago to North America: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to North America 
Verified travelerFlew with ANA
ORD
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EWR
Dec 2025
Give adequate time of more than 2 hours for your connection in Chicago O’Hare .. The terminals are not that far apart but still if it’s checked out and check in again process that involves TSA security screening again , 2 hours may not be enough ..
MarcoFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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ORF
Dec 2025
United delayed my luggage twice on flight to Europe (first flight was for an important event) I carry 2 days of clothes in my backpack no matter who I'm flying with United especially so. No less than 2 hour layover to decrease possibility of loss/delay of luggage. Second EU trip my luggage was left in Germany even though my layover was just over 1 hour. Select layovers of 2+ hours although Unite will sell flights with 40 minutes layover (nonsense). 1 hour layover was not enough to transfer luggage in FRA. The last scan was 30 minutes after the flight left (SMH).
NikhilFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YYZ
Jul 2025
small flight, not much storage space as per the passengers. Try to get a booking which is Group 1 or 2 latest.
RogerFlew with Japan Airlines
ORD
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PIT
Jun 2025
Make sure when you go from one airline to another that your bag is marked properly so they can get it on the right damn airplane. I did that and it still didn’t make it.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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LAS
Mar 2025
If you can select your seats in advance please do
AndreaFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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ATL
May 2025
Ask for stewards to assist and provide amenities or you won’t get them.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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TPA
Dec 2024
I recommend having movies and songs downloaded on your device.
Dr. JosephFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DFW
Jan 2025
Be very vigilant about the weather both in Chicago and in Dallas. Adverse weather in either area can affect the trip.
JanieFlew with SWISS
ORD
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PHX
Feb 2025
I think you should prebook food or bring your own food.
valerieFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YUL
Jan 2025
“Meal” usually means more than a light snack. I thought what they served was an appetizer not the total meal. So I’d eat before or bring food.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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LAS
Sep 2024
Make sure you get your seats booked at time of booking or at the least when you check in and make sure you check in at the earliest to have preferred seating.
MikeFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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LAX
Sep 2024
Arrive early, grab a bottle of soda before getting on the plane and open it in the terminal. If you wait until flying the pressure will decarbonize the drink.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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PDX
Sep 2024
Not many amenities at the terminal. I would suggest grabbing anything that catches your eye before you get all the way down. There weren't a lot of Alaska flights out of Chicago, and we were at the extreme end of the terminal.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
ORD
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YOW
Nov 2024
Ottawa, as a small airport is easiest to navigate! Overhead baggage compartments seem to be smaller, and on every flight they seem to need travellers to volunteer to put carryons in checked luggage instead.
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
ORD
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CID
Sep 2024
Easy hop but we sure went to the most remote o’hare gate I think, prepare to walk a mile!
Verified travelerFlew with Porter Airlines
MDW
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YTZ
Sep 2024
Please start bags check-in at least 2.5 hour before flight and finish at 30 min before flight.
mauriceFlew with Iberia
ORD
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JFK
Sep 2024
You should arrive early, take a lighht snack and be prepared for delays.
HeatherFlew with Lufthansa
ORD
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MKE
Aug 2024
Make sure there's enough time between connections to go through customs and recheck your luggage. They will not let you proceed so you can't even try to run and catch the flight if you want to.
DianaFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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IND
Jul 2024
Be sure to have name spelled correctly. Two hours early works well.
AlexanderFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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LGA
May 2024
Know your connection options — specially when LaGuardia Airport (LGA) only has buses going to/from the airport to the rest of the city. Luckily, the one to the subway station (Q70) is free-of-charge to ride on!
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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PHX
Apr 2024
Use the find my gate feature on the flights phone app if available as the airport is a bit confusing
AyannaFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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TPA
May 2024
Fly out of Midway airport instead of O'Hare because its smaller and easier to manage.
PaulFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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SEA
Apr 2024
The flight is long, at over four hours. I would try to get a window or aisle seat to be more comfortable. I would check with other airlines that allow you to choose your seat even if you are in the economy section. I would bring your own food on the plane as the service was sometimes sketchy.
EllenFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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DSM
May 2024
The flight is short enough that full beverage and snack service is limited or not offered at all. On this flight, we were offered orange juice or water. It makes sense that they can't do the full service, and doesn't bother me, but it's something to be aware of.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
ORD
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SEA
Apr 2024
If you miss your flight ask any alaska agent to how and where to rebook the flight.
UzomaFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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DCA
Jan 2024
ORD and DCA are nice airports with plenty of space. ORD is always busy so allow ample time to drive there, drop your bag, and go through security if you don't have TSA pre check.
LaurenFlew with Spirit Airlines
ORD
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MCO
Feb 2024
If you can get by with a personal item, spirit has the best prices often at the best times to fly chicago to orlando for a weekend
Dr. JosephFlew with American Airlines
ORD
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CLT
Jan 2024
Be prepared to walk long distances in Charlotte. Make sure your layover time is sufficient to transition between arrival and departure gates.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
ORD
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YOW
Jan 2024
I always expect issues with United but there doesn't seem to be another airline to use. Advice: Give yourself and extra day to get anywhere - don't be in a hurry to get home either.

FAQs - booking North America flights

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

    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 North America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to North America 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 North America?

    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 from Chicago to North America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to North America?

    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 from Chicago to North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $227 on average. Morning departures are around 14% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $375.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to North America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to North America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

10.0 ExcellentTy&Steph, Feb 2026
CLT - STL
Read more Southwest reviews

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

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

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

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. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

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

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

They charged late fees for selecting seats (no $0 options). They also changed my gate within the last half hour and are refusing to reimburse my costs to drive across the country with two small children in a rental car.

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

I needed a cheaper option than Southwest who are almost as bad as Spirit...did the check in the morning of the flight and assigned the last row, middle seat. Paid 20.00 at the airport for an exit row window in 19 and all 8 rows behind me which sold occupied on their seat map were empty....so they force to you to pay for a better seat....I was alone in row 19 and shortly after take off two huge fat people came and grabbed the other seats, I rang the call button for the attendant and said I paid 20.00 for this seat and they just moved in here...I either want to be reseated, or have them take their original seats or a refund of what I paid, the attendant made them move back to their original seats. Worst, worst worst airline in the air....never again, never again, never again.

It was cancelled a few hours before take off. Spirit has yet to confirm I will be refunded for the trip

gate agents with the different rules at the different airports. made me pay for my bag as a carry on instead of a personal item, yet it fit under the seat on the way from Indy to Ft Laud

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

We flew Spirit because it was cheaper but the seats were so uncomfortable. I don;t need to be fed snacks on a plane but when it's a 3-4 hour trip then at least a drink is nice. The flight attendants had nothing to do the whole flight except for gossip loudly to each other right behind our seats, and they talked so much my husband couldn't even rest! I was fine with no tv or entertainment but the seats were so uncomfortable with no recline, no padding, and I am short but even for me to leg room was tough for a 3-4 hour trip. We probably would fly spirit again if we had to, but it's definitely not our favorite!

There was absolutely nothing good about this fight. They delayed us for over 2 hours to give our plane to a flight going to Tampa. By the time we got to norfolk conditions were too bad to land so they took us to Charlotte to refuel so they could fly back to Fort lauderdale. There was almost no communication from the pilot, no wifi, no chargers, and they wouldn't even give us free water when we were stuck in Charlotte refueling.

Checking in and getting to gate fast and leasy at Laguardia airport. There is no entertainment on the plane and food was for purchase. Great experience flying with spirit

The flight itself and the crew were great. Sitting on the tarmac for over an hour until our gate opened up was really frustrating. Missed our scheduled bus and got home two hours later

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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