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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Overall average: $473
Frontier
Thu 10/30Mon 11/3
MDW - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$287
Typical prices: $428-$511
United Airlines
Thu 11/13Sat 11/15
ORD - RNO • Non-stop
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RNO provides free shuttles to casino hotels for convenience.
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Cheapest • 12% average savings
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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12:30 pm - 11:06 amMDW-RNO
24h 36m1 stop
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11:51 am - 11:38 amRNO-MDW
21h 47m2 stops
$273Frontier
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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5:53 pm - 11:32 pmORD-RNO
7h 39m1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:15 amRNO-ORD
10h 24m1 stop
$273Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
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4:00 pm - 6:31 pmORD-RNO
4h 31mnonstop
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5:20 am - 1:15 pmRNO-ORD
5h 55m1 stop
$275United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 23
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1:00 pm - 5:47 pmORD-RNO
6h 47m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:01 pmRNO-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
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1:48 pm - 10:29 pmORD-RNO
34h 41m3 stops
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6:30 am - 12:27 amRNO-ORD
15h 57m3 stops
$280Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
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2:31 pm - 4:48 pmORD-RNO
28h 17m3 stops
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5:43 pm - 5:32 amRNO-ORD
9h 49m1 stop
$287Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 10
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5:25 am - 10:15 amMDW-RNO
6h 50m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 5:05 amRNO-MDW
7h 45m1 stop
$289Southwest
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
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7:40 pm - 11:54 pmORD-RNO
6h 14m1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:44 pmRNO-ORD
5h 44m1 stop
$289Delta
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Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
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1:00 pm - 10:18 pmMDW-RNO
11h 18m2 stops
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10:50 pm - 9:56 amRNO-MDW
9h 06m1 stop
$294Delta
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9
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11:15 am - 5:55 pmMDW-RNO
8h 40m1 stop
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4:25 pm - 12:05 amRNO-MDW
5h 40m1 stop
$314Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Reno flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno?

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 Reno departing in October.

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 $269 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Reno (RNO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 12% cheaper than other Chicago-Reno routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 Sunday 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 $528 and $514 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $439, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Reno

 
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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.

Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks, with Wi-Fi available for streaming entertainment.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program features unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
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.

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ORD

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

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RNO

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

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% 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.
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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 $43 for a one-way ticket and $273 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?

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

  • 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 $497 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 $259 or less one-way and $359 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.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Reno

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Oct 2025SAT - STL
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Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

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

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

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