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$57 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$99
Overall average: $357
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Cheapest one-way
$57
Typical prices: $158-$268
Frontier
Sun 3/8
MDW - PHX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix (CHI-PHX)

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

Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
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6:24 pm - 10:41 pm
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3h 17mnonstop
$99Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 26
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$99Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 23
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$100Frontier
Sat, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 27
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16h 39m1 stop
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$100Frontier
Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15
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8h 44m1 stop
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7:23 pm - 11:41 pm
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3h 18mnonstop
$101Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 11
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$101Frontier
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
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$102Frontier
Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
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Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13
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$103Frontier
Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 6
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Phoenix flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Phoenix 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 Phoenix? 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport costs $69 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

When flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $335 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 $264 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Phoenix

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom and priority boarding.

American Airlines

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


American Airlines' Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free with an ad watch.

United Airlines

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


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding carry-on gate-check.

Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks; download their app for entertainment.


Use Cash + Points to book flights if you lack enough points for full redemption.

Airports
ORD

ORD offers a 24-hour Dunkin' in Terminal 3, perfect for early departures or late-night arrivals.

MDW

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

PHX

PHX offers ride-share options and traditional taxis for easy access to downtown Phoenix.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to Phoenix flight

Based on the flight data, it is generally cheaper to fly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Saturdays in September.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix Sky Harbor for the cheapest route.

Booking Time: Book your flight at least 140 days in advance for the best prices.

Cheapest Airline: Frontier Airlines generally offers the cheapest flights for this route.

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

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Phoenix 
JanieFlew with SWISS
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PHX
Feb 2025
I think you should prebook food or bring your own food.
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

FAQs for booking Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flights

  • Is there anywhere to smoke at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    At this time, there are no indoor smoking rooms at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. However, there are many outdoor smoking areas that are scattered outside of the Arrivals areas of Terminals 2, 3 and 4. These zones can be found mainly on the ground level, and they provide travelers with ashtrays and trash cans. Per Arizona state law, smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

  • What are some good hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    The Aloft is a modern hotel that is a 3-minute walk from the 44th Street/Washington light rail station and a 5-minute drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a 4-star hotel that is a 10-minute drive from Arizona State University and a 12-minute drive from the airport.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport (ORD) have any amenities for children?

    If you need to change or feed your child while waiting for your flight to take off from O'Hare International Airport, head to one of the mother’s rooms that are located in every terminal. They have designated space for kids to play. There’s colorful seating along with device charging stations and, for those traveling with an infant, there’s stroller parking, too. There is live entertainment at various times throughout the year, especially during the holiday season, featuring musicians, caricature artists and more.

  • What shopping options are there at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)?

    To purchase some traditional souvenirs while waiting at Chicago Midway International Airport, head to I love Chicago, a small shop that sells items such as t-shirts, coffee mugs and other souvenirs. Another option if you want to buy handcrafted Native American items like pottery and jewelry, stop by Spirit of The Red Horse shop.

  • Is it possible to take public transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to downtown Phoenix?

    Yes, one of the more convenient options is taking the PHX Sky Train that goes from the airport all the way downtown. The trip by PHX Sky Train generally takes about 20–30 minutes to make it to the downtown area. Nonetheless, the airport train service is free of charge.

  • Are there any accessibility services at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    Yes, if you’re arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and require special assistance, book the service with your airline at least a few days in advance, to get help getting from your arrival gate through the terminal. The airport was designed to suit the needs of all travelers who may require assistance, including accessible restrooms and shuttle service to get around the terminal.

  • Is there a pet relief area at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Yes, there are six pet relief areas in the entire Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Four of them are outdoors and the other two are indoors after security in Terminal 3. In Terminal 1, you’ll find the designated outdoor pet area on the lower level at Door 1A, in Terminal 2 at Door 2E, and in Terminal 5 it’s on the lower level at Door 5B. You will have to pass through security again if you access the outdoor pet relief areas.

  • Can I find nursing rooms at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)?

    If you’re a mother flying out of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), there is a mother’s room as well as a lactation pod available for your use. Find some privacy and quiet with your baby in the nursing room in Concourse C, next to the Yoga Room. The Mamava lactation pod is located in Concourse A, by gate A5.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $57 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are 3 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, and Chicago Greater Rockford.) and only 1 airport in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago Midway Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $361 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 $316 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $137 or less one-way and $190 or less round-trip.
  • Leave your car at home when trying to get to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). You can avoid traffic and parking by hopping on the Metro Blue Line that goes directly from downtown Chicago to the airport in about 50 minutes.
  • For those traveling with their pets or service animals, don’t forget to stop by one of the several animal relief areas located in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. There are five outdoor relief and play areas that are located near the Arrivals terminals, as well as four indoor locations scattered throughout terminals 2, 3 and 4.
  • If you find flying to be stressful, pay a visit to the yoga room that is located in Concourse C of Chicago Midway International Airport. Equipped with stretching mats, educational DVDs that show travelers how to do popular poses and calm music, this room is a convenient place for individuals to meditate and relax before a long day of flying.
  • To grab a bite to eat before your flight takes off, head to one of the many dining options that can be found at O'Hare International Airport. Billy Goat Tavern is an undisputed Chicago landmark, a bar and grill serving burgers, breakfast and beer that is located in Concourse A, Food Hall, while Arami, a Japanese restaurant promises not only some of the city's best sushi, sashimi and maki but also an amazing sake and cocktail list located in Concourse A, Food Hall.
  • Check out some of the art on display at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) while you wait for your flight to Phoenix to board. From sculptures and paintings to murals and exhibits, like America by Gary Weisman. America is a nine-foot tall bronze depiction of a military man during World War II.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest main airport serving the area of the famous Grand Canyon. Book a flight to this airport to visit one of the most popular attractions in Phoenix and the rest of the United States.
  • Although there are various nonstop routes from the Chicago airports to Phoenix, sometimes it’s more affordable to look at flights that have a layover in between. For instance, there are flights with United Airlines that have a quick stop in Denver Airport (DEN).
  • When selecting flights from Chicago to Phoenix, there are two primary airports that you can choose to depart from. While O'Hare International Airport is the largest choice and is located in the Northern part of the city, Chicago Midway International Airport is a smaller option that is closer to the south.
  • To book a direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix, make your reservation with American, Spirit or Southwest Airlines. American and Southwest are known for providing additional amenities, such as free checked baggage and snacks, while Spirit is popular amongst those traveling on a budget.
  • If you have a long wait at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) before your flight to Phoenix, enjoy the amenities available at the on-site Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. Not only is it a convenient place to spend an overnight layover, but you can also use their showers to freshen up, for a small fee. The hotel is right across from Terminals 1, 2 and 3, and is connected with underground walkways.

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Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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Wednesday

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Phoenix

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

8.0 ExcellentSudhir, Jan 2026
MCI - LGA
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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

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

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

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

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

A Spirit agent caused me to miss my flight. The company has not responded for request of refund. Stay away from Spirit.

Bad experience with gate agent. I asked what group she was boarding. She gave me a face and said, with attitude, group 1. I stood back and waited for my group, group 2 to be called. After an awful lot of people boarded she took the mic and announced, now boarding group 5. The lack of professionalism amongst spirit staff is astounding.

Boarding process was slightly delayed but took an extra long time which caused a 30 minutes delay.

Flight cancelled. Only options are to a different city or wait 2 days for a flight to same destination

Our flight was canceled at the last minute after delaying for hours and our whole holiday had to be canceled they could not get another flight next day we had so much planned 3 hotels, Disney tickets, car rental. It was canceled due to cabin crew not showing up.

They cancelled our flight (and others across the country) because crews called out sick. It was a miserable experience.

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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