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$91 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Jose

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$240
Overall average: $427
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Mon 1/12Thu 1/15
ORD - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$387
Southwest
Fri 1/16Sun 1/25
MDW - SJC • Non-stop
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Midway's compact terminal is easy to navigate.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $256 (round-trip)
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3 weeks
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February
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Jose (CHI-SJC)

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

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:00 am - 2:21 pm
ORD
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SJC
7h 21m1 stop
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11:14 am - 9:11 pm
SJC
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ORD
7h 57m1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 22
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3:22 pm - 10:29 am
ORD
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SJC
21h 07m2 stops
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12:34 pm - 8:29 pm
SJC
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ORD
29h 55m1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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10:41 pm - 6:37 pm
ORD
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SJC
21h 56m1 stop
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12:34 pm - 8:29 pm
SJC
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ORD
29h 55m1 stop
$256Frontier
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
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9:00 am - 9:50 am
ORD
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SJC
26h 50m1 stop
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7:52 pm - 11:37 pm
SJC
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ORD
25h 45m1 stop
$262Alaska Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 15
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8:49 pm - 6:14 pm
ORD
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SJC
23h 25m1 stop
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11:14 am - 9:11 pm
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ORD
7h 57m1 stop
$267Frontier
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 14
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9:00 am - 6:45 pm
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SJC
11h 45m1 stop
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7:52 pm - 2:29 pm
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ORD
16h 37m1 stop
$270Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 13
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9:50 am - 10:07 pm
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14h 17m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 8:52 am
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16h 27m2 stops
$314Delta
Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 24
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9h 50m2 stops
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12h 37m2 stops
$354Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 25
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8:05 am - 10:55 am
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4h 50mnonstop
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4h 10mnonstop
$387Southwest
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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7h 40m1 stop
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4h 05mnonstop
$393Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to San Jose flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Jose, California?

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 San Jose, California departing in January.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Jose flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to San Jose costs $387 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and San Jose (SJC). The most popular route is between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and San Jose (SJC).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Jose, 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 Jose is February, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $474 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $437 on average.

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

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 Jose, 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 Jose, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to San Jose

 
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Southwest

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


Southwest's Cash + Points option allows flexible booking with a combination of points and cash.

United Airlines

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


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

Airports
ORD

O'Hare offers a 24-hour Dunkin' in Terminal 3, ideal for early morning flights to SJC.

MDW

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

SJC

For quick access to Silicon Valley, rideshares are available directly at SJC's arrivals curb.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Jose

When to book flights from Chicago to San Jose

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

  • Are SJC and SJO the same airport?

    No. SJC is located in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. SJO is also a San Jose airport, but in Central America. SJO is the code for the Juan Santamaría International Airport located in San Jose, the capitol city of Costa Rica. These two airports are very easy to confuse when you are booking your ticket, so be extra careful.

  • Do both Chicago airports (CHI) airports have a direct flight to San Jose?

    Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that fly nonstop from ORD to SJC. Southwest flies nonstop from MDW to SJC. United, American, Delta, Alaska, and Spirit Airlines all operate one-stop and two-stop flights from ORD to SJC with layovers and cities such as Minneapolis (MSP), Los Angeles (LAX) and Phoenix (PHX). Delta and primarily Southwest fly one and two-stop flights to from MDW to SJC with layovers and cities such as Minneapolis (MSP), Denver (DEN), and Las Vegas (LAS).

  • Do both Chicago airports (CHI) have a USO?

    Yes. ORD has two USO lounges, and MDW has one. The lounges at ORD are located landside in Terminal 2 an airside in Terminal 3. The USO at Midway is post-security on Concourse C. Active-duty members of the US military and their families can enjoy the benefits of these lounges free of charge. Amenities include devices for connectivity and entertainment, comfy and relaxing furniture, refreshments, information, and more.

  • Does either ORD or MDW have a hotel at the airport?

    Yes, the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel is across from Terminal 2 and connected to all the different terminals by way of an underground walkway. Amenities include an indoor pool, room service, a business center, wheelchair accessibility, and much more.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to San Jose was $91 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Jose flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Jose are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $397 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 $453 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Jose.

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

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

    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 Jose 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 Jose?

    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 Jose 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 Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $268 or less one-way and $437 or less round-trip.
  • A hub for United Airlines in American Airlines, the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the primary airport for the Chicago metropolitan area. The Midway International Airport (MDW) also serves Chicago and is a hub for Southwest Airlines and a focus city for Frontier Airlines. The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is a focus city for Alaska Airlines.
  • If you need to reboot or get ready for a business meeting when you land at SJC, you can gain access to one of the exclusive lounges Club SJC, located at Gate 8 and Gate 15. The entry fee is about $50 and AAA members are likely to get a discount. The Gate 15 Club SJC features shower facilities.
  • If you don't want your muscles you tighten up on your flight to California, you can stretch out in the Yoga Room, which is located in both ORD and MDW. You can enjoy a low-key session of stretching by following the poses that play on wall-mounted TVs. Open daily 6 am to 10 pm, these rooms do not have changing rooms.
  • If you are a traveling mom who needs to pump or wants to breastfeed in privacy before your flight to California, you can use the facilities provided by both ORD and MDW. ORD has lactation suites and a Mother's Room in each terminal of the airport. MDW has installed a freestanding lactation suite on Concourse A and has a Mother's Room on the C Concourse.
  • At SJC has an Inter-Faith Meditation Room in Terminal B at Gate 18. ORD has an Inter-Faith Chapel in Terminal 2 and MDW has an Inter-Faith Chapel on Concourse C. These quiet places of sanctuary and reflection welcome all.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to San Jose?

 
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Direct departures

Chicago to San Jose

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

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Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines

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Friday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Jose to Chicago

Monday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

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 San Jose

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11465 reviews
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
BOI - SJC
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I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

The flight was delayed so we didn’t get into San Diego until almost 1 AM. Otherwise, it was lovely.

My flight got canceled never left san diego and miss out my fam event

Look at my previous review I just wrote on this survey. It was awful!

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Hawaiian Airlines, like most US-based ones, constantly provide sub-par service and pack their planes to the max with all kinds of last-minute-purchase schemes. As a result, it makes every flight so uncomfortable and generates high health risk for its passengers. In one word, GREED rules the day!

generally good. No snacks or drinks on the flight 3379 from Portland to San Jose, CA. Sad.

Terrible airport. It took over one hour to pass checkpoint and security gate. We stood under the sun in the long line

Would have been nice if my flight was on time and I didn't miss my connection and had to spend the night in Seattle, losing one night at the VRBO I paid for in Sitka. And, my connecting flight was still at the gate when my flight was taxiing to it's gate. But, it took off. Too bad for me. I really can't believe you even want me to review or comment on my experience.

Checking in very confusing compared to Hawaiian Airlines - much simpler! Front checking in at airport can improve. Hawaiian service always gives the extra mile, with a smile. Alaska can use and spread the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo nui loa Thank you 🤙

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

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.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

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.

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

never ever fly spirit airlines you will be screwed in the end

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

No Tumberlence smooth flight. Try to change the menu on Snacks.

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

The flight times got delayed multiple times due to weather which is understandable, but later the time got prepared 30min. Made to the flight barely but got stressed too much.

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

Very dissatisfied with spirit airlines after buying my ticket's they cancelled our flights with no reasoning.

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

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.

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