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11:50 am - 4:45 pmORD-PDX
6h 55m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 10:55 amPDX-ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$154Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
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11:50 am - 4:45 pmORD-PDX
6h 55m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 10:55 amPDX-ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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9:09 am - 11:44 amORD-PDX
4h 35mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 5:56 amPDX-ORD
3h 57mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 16
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4:15 pm - 6:35 pmMDW-PDX
4h 20mnonstop
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6:45 am - 12:45 pmPDX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
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1:00 pm - 5:28 pmORD-PDX
6h 28m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 5:56 amPDX-ORD
3h 57mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 16
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6:10 pm - 12:35 amMDW-PDX
8h 25m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:15 pmPDX-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$213Southwest
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Fri, May 30 - Sat, Jun 7
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7:00 am - 9:23 amORD-PDX
4h 23mnonstop
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5:51 pm - 11:56 pmPDX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$227Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
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7:59 pm - 9:45 amORD-PDX
15h 46m1 stop
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5:51 pm - 11:56 pmPDX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$228Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:24 amORD-PDX
4h 24mnonstop
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12:09 am - 6:05 amPDX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$274American Airlines
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7:17 am - 9:39 amORD-PDX
4h 22mnonstop
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12:09 am - 6:05 amPDX-ORD
3h 56mnonstop
$283American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Portland

 
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


United offers free messaging on most flights, with Wi-Fi available for a nominal fee.

Alaska Airlines

Enjoy priority boarding and extra legroom with Premium Class, plus complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee with compensation if delayed, enhancing travel efficiency.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom, ideal for comfort seekers.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes Wi-Fi, priority check-in, and the Big Front Seat for maximum comfort.

Airports
ORD

For a quick commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
PDX

Use the Trimet Red Line light rail from PDX for a budget-friendly, quick ride to downtown Portland.

Read more about PDXby Gabriel Leigh
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Portland flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Portland flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Portland.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Portland cost $223 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Portland (PDX). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $223.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Portland, 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 Portland is September, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $419 respectively.

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

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 $563 on average.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Portland

When to book flights from Chicago to Portland

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

  • Can I fly out of Chicago with pets?

    Traveling with your pet out of Chicago is a breeze as both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport are pet friendly. The pet relief stations in O’Hare International Airport are located at Terminals 1, 2, 3, 5, and the Multi-Modal Facility. Midway International Airport also has pet relief stations located both outside and inside the terminal. The pet relief station located inside the terminal is just past the Concourse A security checkpoint and features artificial turf and an automatic flushing system for easy cleanup.

  • Which airport is best for people with disability needs?

    If you may require accessibility services, you should consider flying out of Midway International Airport. The airport is less crowded than O’Hare International Airport, meaning that most areas and facilities will be available for use. The airport also provides a multitude of accessibility features, such as wheelchair-accessible restrooms and elevators with raised numerals and Braille. The airport also provides parking spots for people with disabilities, which are wide enough for ramp and lift access.

  • How do I get from Portland International Airport to downtown Portland?

    The easiest and most convenient way to get from Portland International Airport to downtown Portland is by using the Max Light rail Red Line, which will take you less than 40min. The last train leaves the airport at 11:50 pm. You can also decide to use private means, such as taxicabs, ridesharing services, or car rental from any of the several car rental companies that operate from within the airport.

  • How do I get from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport?

    Getting to O’Hare International Airport from downtown Chicago is made easy by the city’s intricate public transportation system. You can conveniently use the CTA L Trains to get from the city to the airport, as well as the airport shuttle services that transport passengers to the airport. Additionally, the airport has multiple parking options that allow you to drive to the airport and leave your vehicle for either a short or a long time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Portland was $70 for a one-way ticket and $154 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Portland (Portland). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Portland flight route.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Portland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Portland?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Portland, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $294 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $113 or less one-way and $348 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling out of Chicago, you have the option of departing from any of the two major international airports serving the city: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW).
  • If you have an early flight from Chicago to Portland, consider departing from O’Hare International Airport as the airport has a hotel on its premises where you can book a stay for the night to allow you to be on time for your early morning flight.
  • If you need to get some work done or relax after your flight into Portland International Airport (PDX), make use of the several lounges available at the airport. These lounges are located inside security at Concourse C, D, and E, while there is one lounge located outside security at the Main Terminal.
  • Midway International Airport as the airport provides lactation pods where mothers can breastfeed or pump in a private and safe space. You can find the lactation pod at Concourse A, next to Gate A5.
  • If you misplace any of your items when traveling out of O’Hare International Airport, make sure to contact the organization closest to where you last saw the items. You can contact any of the following agencies: Parking Facilities, food service, TSA Checkpoints, On the Airport Transit Systems, or the Customs Area.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Portland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Portland to Chicago

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Portland

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025SNA - PDX
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I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

Everything was good. However, the selections of movies and TV shows were boring and unexciting. It was disappointing.

Personal demeanor not good on flight returning to LAX..Great and superb on the way to Portland

Very helpful with my mother who needed a wheelchair at both ends and everything went as expected

The flight was great, the crew was great. Our complaint was that there are no TV screens built into the seats. We used our tablets but drained my battery just watching a movie. The movie and TV selection were okay but not great.

The Crew was super nice but the plane was subpar at best. Filthy in some aspects. Internet only worked half the time and not with everything.

They were all very kind, but misinformed. We came from Idaho to Spokane, Washington and were told that my husband and I could get passes to sit with William until his flight took off. (William has special needs.) When we got to the airport we were told only one of us could sit with William, so my husband and I were separated for 2 hours as I sat with William. What is WORSE . . . is I asked for a meet and assist in Portland and they NEVER showed up. NOR did they call me to tell me they hadn't met him. William's grandmother in Portland is disabled and can't walk into find him. Fortunately, some kind citizens helped him to find the meeting point with me on the phone in terror. I have a heart condition, complete with prior heart attack, this type of customer service is UNACCEPTABLE.

Crew was overly aggressive with rules enforcement and not friendly in general.

Loved the crew and everything went without a hitch! We took our dog for the first time and I was a little nervous but the crew was fantastic!

It was fine. Very friendly crew. Smooth flight. Landing was a little rough though.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Packed commercial flight was as comfortable as can be expected

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

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