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$75 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Reno

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Reno (CHI-RNO)

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

Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:00 am - 10:59 amORD-RNO
6h 59m1 stop
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6:30 am - 9:32 pmRNO-ORD
13h 02m1 stop
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
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6:00 am - 10:59 amORD-RNO
6h 59m1 stop
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6:30 am - 9:32 pmRNO-ORD
13h 02m1 stop
Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
10:42 am - 11:04 amORD-RNO
26h 22m1 stop
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11:59 am - 11:59 pmRNO-ORD
10h 00m1 stop
$208Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 10:59 amORD-RNO
6h 59m1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:59 am - 9:37 amRNO-ORD
19h 38m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 17
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6:05 pm - 11:44 pmORD-RNO
7h 39m1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:14 pmRNO-ORD
9h 44m2 stops
$216Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
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4:45 pm - 11:11 pmORD-RNO
8h 26m1 stop
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6:25 am - 2:27 pmRNO-ORD
6h 02m1 stop
$223Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
1:08 pm - 10:16 pmMDW-RNO
11h 08m2 stops
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7:20 am - 9:36 pmRNO-MDW
12h 16m2 stops
$279Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 8:39 pmMDW-RNO
13h 04m2 stops
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10:40 pm - 9:40 amRNO-MDW
9h 00m1 stop
$310Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 9:45 amMDW-RNO
5h 45m1 stop
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11:55 am - 10:40 pmRNO-MDW
8h 45m1 stop
$321Southwest
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 9:15 pmMDW-RNO
6h 15m1 stop
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2:45 pm - 11:00 pmRNO-MDW
6h 15m1 stop
$331Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Reno

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers extra legroom, up to six inches more than standard economy seats.


Priority Boarding ensures Zone 2 access, reducing risk of gate-checking carry-ons.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers carry-on only travel, ideal for short flights with tight budgets.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

Airports
ORD

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

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
RNO

RNO offers free shuttles to most casino hotels, making it easy to reach your destination quickly after arrival.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Expert on RNO

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Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Reno 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 Reno? 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 Reno flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Reno costs $343 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Reno (RNO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other Chicago-Reno routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Reno (RNO).

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

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

For Chicago to Reno, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Reno back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno, 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 Reno is April, where tickets cost $313 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $530 and $518 respectively.

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

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 $910 on average.

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

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 Reno, 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 Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Reno

When to book flights from Chicago to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Reno based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Reno

  • How can I fly from a Chicago airport to Reno (RNO)?

    United Airlines, for example, operates a few direct flights from ORD to RNO. However, there are one-stop flights from both ORD and MDW to RNO. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights from ORD to RNO. Southwest operates some two-stop flights between MDW and RNO. Flights with two stops are also available from both ORD and MDW.

  • Do both ORD and MDW have USO lounges?

    Yes. There are two USO lounges at ORD, one located in Terminal 2, Landside, on the Mezzanine level. The other is located in Terminal 3, Airside, in the rotunda on the G Concourse. Both of these lounges are open from 9 am until 5 pm. The USO lounges of both airports offer active-duty US military personnel and their families many amenities to help them relax, refresh, and reconnect.

  • How can I get from RNO into downtown Reno?

    From the bus station at RNO, passengers can take a #12 bus into downtown Reno, to the corner of Kuenzli Street and High Street. These buses depart about every 30min, and the journey takes about 14min. A taxi takes about half as long, but it is also about three times as expensive.

  • Does RNO provide animal relief stations?

    Yes. RNO has one indoor pet relief station located Airside on the second floor of the terminal building. RNO provides two more pet relief areas outside, the Gate K-9 Bark Parks. One of these outdoor areas is located north of baggage claim and one of them is located south of the terminal building by the Southwest Airlines departures.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Reno?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Reno was $75 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Reno.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Reno?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Reno.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Reno are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $486 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 $313 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Reno.

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

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

    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 Reno 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 Reno?

    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 Reno 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 Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $230 or less one-way and $447 or less round-trip.
  • The city of Chicago has two major airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. It is also a focus city for Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a hub for Southwest Airlines, ValuJet, and Pet Airways. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you want to start gambling as soon as you land in Reno, RNO has slot machines that can be found on both concourses. You can also find slot machines in the lobby of the terminal and the Taphouse bartops.
  • When you land at RNO, consider a stroll through the Connector Collections Gallery in Concourse C. This art gallery hosts exhibits, installations, and pieces that highlight the cultural heritage and artistic talent of Nevada.
  • ORD provides travelers with a family lounge in Terminal 2. This lounge offers colorful seating for kids, relaxing seating for adults, device-charging stations, and stroller parking. During high traffic times of the year, such as the holidays, this lounge often features live entertainment, such as musicians and caricature artists. MDW does not have this type of area, but it does have kids' meals served at most of the restaurants.
  • Before the security checkpoint, ORD provides passengers with an airport chapel. This non-denominational chapel welcomes all and offers prayer books, rosaries, prayer rugs, and more items to service a number of religions. This quiet, peaceful space is located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. MDW has a similar chapel located on the Mezzanine level of Concourse C.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Reno?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Reno.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Reno Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Reno

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Reno to Chicago

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Reno. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

6.0 GoodCarl, Aug 2025MSY - BWI
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After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

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

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

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

Flight was cancelled. No reason given. No apologies. Next available flight is two days later. Ruined our 4th of July plans.

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

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

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