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$130 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco (CHI-SFO)

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

Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
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9:00 am - 4:32 pmORD-SFO
9h 32m1 stop
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11:41 am - 11:37 pmSFO-ORD
9h 56m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
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2:49 pm - 1:18 pmMDW-SFO
24h 29m1 stop
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11:33 pm - 6:12 pmSFO-MDW
16h 39m1 stop
$263Frontier
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Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
Delta Logo
2:20 pm - 10:54 pmORD-SFO
10h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 11:53 pmSFO-ORD
7h 18m1 stop
$283Delta
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 7
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8:35 am - 11:26 amORD-SFO
4h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pmSFO-ORD
4h 25mnonstop
$297American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:35 pmORD-SFO
4h 50mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 5:00 amSFO-ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$298United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 6
Delta Logo
5:31 pm - 11:57 pmORD-SFO
8h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:39 pm - 11:53 pmSFO-ORD
7h 14m1 stop
$300Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 11:26 amORD-SFO
4h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:24 pmSFO-ORD
4h 24mnonstop
$303American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:04 amORD-SFO
4h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:40 pm - 5:00 amSFO-ORD
4h 20mnonstop
$307United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 15
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 11:15 amMDW-SFO
5h 00mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO-MDW
6h 25m1 stop
$307Southwest
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 3:05 pmMDW-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:15 pmSFO-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
$308Southwest
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American's Basic Economy has low fares but late boarding.
Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to the city.
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Cheapest • from $262 (round-trip)
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Overall average: $307
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Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $235-$498
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ORD - SFO • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to San Francisco flights

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to San Francisco costs $256 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Chicago-San Francisco routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and San Francisco (SFO).

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is July, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $387 and $387 respectively.

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

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 $352 on average.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to San Francisco

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

Economy Plus provides extra legroom with up to six inches more than standard economy seats.


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers low fares but includes late boarding and no free checked bags.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.

Alaska Airlines

Saver Fares offer budget-friendly options but include last boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Airports
ORD

For a quick commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD, which runs 24/7 and costs $5 one-way.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to San Francisco. The station is in the International Terminal, near T1 and T3.

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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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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

  • Can I fly from Chicago to San Francisco non-stop?

    Yes, you can. Flights from Chicago to San Francisco are quite popular and, as such, there are a great number of non-stop flights between the two cities every week. The flight is also not overly long, as it usually takes a little less than 5 hours.

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

    To get to O’Hare International Airport from downtown Chicago you can use the Amtrak connections available (Blue Line) or the bus (there are a great number of lines serving the airport). Alternatively you can take one of the shuttle buses operated by many hotels in the area, or else just hail a cab.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Chicago Midway Airport?

    While there are no hotels located inside Chicago Midway Airport, there are a number of them located just outside, many of which include shuttle services to and from the airport in addition to comfortable rooms and a tasty breakfast spread. These include the Chicago Marriott Midway Hotel, the Courtyard Chicago Midway Airport Hotel, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport Hotel.

  • What is there to do in O’Hare International Airport?

    If your flight to San Francisco is running late, take a chance to relax and stretch at the airport’s yoga room or work up a sweat at the Hilton Athletic Club, open even to non-guests for a small fee. You can also spend the time pampering yourself at the spa, getting a haircut at the barber shop, or enjoying some local art featured in the many displays scattered throughout the airport.

  • What is the best way to get out of San Francisco International Airport?

    For individuals connecting from SFO to various locations within the Bay Area, including downtown San Francisco, BART trains are the convenient means of transportation. From the airport, it takes around 30 minutes to get to Downtown San Francisco.

  • How can I catch up with the earliest flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

    Spend the night at Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare for increased convenience if you want to make the first flight out of Chicago to San Francisco. You can connect to the airport using the free airport shuttles from the hotel.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying from Chicago to San Francisco with kids?

    Extra legroom and spacious seats are some of the exciting onboard amenities available on American Airlines and United Airlines, which ensure that you and your child(ren) will be more comfortable for the entire flight. Additionally, American Airlines gives parents of young children priority boarding.

  • How convenient is it to land at San Francisco International Airport late at night?

    You can spend the rest of the night in one of the nap rooms at Terminals 2 or 3 of the airport if your flight from ORD or MDW lands at SFO late at night. You can also choose to connect to a hotel close by, such as the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. It is easier for you to connect to the airport through the hotel's free 24-hour airport shuttle service.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    SFO serves a number of cities in Northern California in addition to acting as the international gateway to San Francisco. From SFO, you can travel to places like Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Palo Alto, among others. A more convenient way to get from SFO to these cities is by renting a car.

  • How can I access rental cars upon landing at San Francisco International Airport?

    A rental car center with several rental car companies, including Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Dollar, on Level 4, inside the airport. As a result, renting a car at SFO after landing is a simple process.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco was $130 for a one-way ticket and $262 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. San Francisco is the only airport in San Francisco. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 757-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $311 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 $354 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $223 or less one-way and $342 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Chicago to San Francisco usually depart either from Chicago O’Hare International Airport or from Chicago Midway Airport. Although the former is larger and more popular than the latter, it is also furthest away from downtown Chicago, located as it is just 17.5 miles northwest of the city. Though less often used, Chicago Midway Airport is only 10.8 miles south of the city center.
  • If you are flying from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and you are traveling with children, head to Terminal 2, where you can find the children’s play area. Fun and colorful, Kids On The Fly is an aviation-themed playground that has been voted “Most Awesome Airport Play Area”.
  • If San Francisco is just one leg of your trip and you are worried about what to do on your stopover there, don’t! San Francisco International Airport is simply full of things to do: hit the shops for some retail therapy, enjoy the local cuisine at the dozens of cafés scattered throughout the airport, or learn something new at the Aviation Museum or at the various exhibits on art & culture, history, and science organized in the various terminals.
  • If your flight from Chicago to San Francisco has arrived late and you don’t want to travel into the city at night, why not sleep at the airport? Located inside the International Terminal, FreshenUp offers travelers a small number of basic yet comfortable ensuite rooms; alternatively, if you don’t find place there, there are a number of hotels located just minutes from the airport, many of them offering shuttle services to their guests.
  • Once you get to San Francisco Airport, to get downtown you can use the city’s rich transportation network, which includes a number of bus lines and Amtrak connections running between the airport and various important locations within the city multiple times a day.
  • Either Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the departure points for flights from Chicago to San Francisco. The advantage of leaving from ORD is that you have access to a large number of airlines and can book a ticket depending on your schedule at various times of the day. There are more daily flights from ORD than from MDW to San Francisco. However, leaving MDW allows you to take advantage of shorter queues at various security checkpoints.
  • Buses provide a convenient and affordable way of getting to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago. Blue Line Buses avail nonstop connections between the airport terminals from downtown. Taxis are the alternative means of transport, particularly suitable for those rushing against time.
  • Most flights from Chicago arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which serves as their primary destination. However, San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJE) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) also receive a sizable amount of flights. Having more transportation alternatives makes it simpler to get from SFO to the city center of San Francisco. There are fewer lines at the baggage claim areas for passengers arriving at OAK or SJE.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to San Francisco?

 
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Chicago to San Francisco

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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San Francisco to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco. 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11235 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

10.0 ExcellentSara, Oct 2025JFK - SFO
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Overall the flight was on-time and plane ride very comfortable. The free snacks not so good - only a small bag of pretzels and no milk. I wanted milk. There was not entertainment on the plane unless I wanted to download their APP. But I would consider flying with them again and be more prepared on my part with food and entertainment.

This was more with the third party booking through Kayak but my KTN for Pre-TSA, even though I entered it, wasn't assigned to my ticket when I got to the airport. I had to go through regular security. Also the Alaska app had trouble loading my ticket in the first place and I had to ask for it to be printed. Alaska Airlines was great but wanted you to know about this hiccup in the ticketing interface.

this was the THIRD time in four Alaska flights that were 2 hours late. Only one was due to weather. The intentionally posted each flight as only 1 hour and 55 minutes late so that they wouldn't have to give out vouchers. And then the flights all ended up more than 2 hours late. Makes United look like a premium carrier.

It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Boarding process was poorly handled by the gate crew and the onboard crew. No effort was made to provide equal treatment to passengers with overhead bin space. Crew seemed disengaged and unfriendly.

It was a good experience! Thank you:) No sparkling mineral water… 🥲

On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

Miss bigger screens for movies Staff was friendly Seats comfortable Bathroom line long

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

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

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

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

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

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

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

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight from Rome to SFO was excellent compared To our flight to Europe from SFO. The food was much tastier. You can see how UNITED is skimping, though. Instead of getting something mid flight you had to ask for it. It was not automatically served. There was a cookie at the end of the arrival meal, for example that tasted like it just came out of a box. They used to serve a little container of nuts, now … a tiny container of nuts, mixed with pretzels. This was business class that you really have to pay for! But this is minor complaints compared to the overall. My major complaint is the position of the even numbered seats by the windows. You have to turn around to see your window & the positioning as some other controls are harder to get at. This is compared to the odd number seat that are perfectly aligned.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

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.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

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.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

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 flew Business Class. Rory, one of the Cabin stewards, was attentive, explained the menu, provided appropriate drinks. was

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

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.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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