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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tampa (CHI-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Tampa 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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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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6:21 am - 9:57 amMDW-TPA
2h 36mnonstop
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10:55 am - 12:44 pmTPA-MDW
2h 49mnonstop
$73Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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6:21 am - 9:57 amMDW-TPA
2h 36mnonstop
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10:55 am - 12:44 pmTPA-MDW
2h 49mnonstop
$74Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 25
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8:40 am - 12:35 pmORD-TPA
2h 55mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 3:45 pmTPA-ORD
3h 00mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
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5:20 am - 8:55 amMDW-TPA
2h 35mnonstop
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9:57 am - 11:44 amTPA-MDW
2h 47mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 17
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5:45 pm - 9:30 pmORD-TPA
2h 45mnonstop
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8:15 am - 10:18 amTPA-ORD
3h 03mnonstop
$85Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
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5:46 pm - 9:31 pmORD-TPA
2h 45mnonstop
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8:14 am - 10:17 amTPA-ORD
3h 03mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 18
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5:45 pm - 9:30 pmORD-TPA
2h 45mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 3:45 pmTPA-ORD
3h 00mnonstop
Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
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8:05 am - 12:05 pmORD-TPA
3h 00mnonstop
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8:15 am - 10:18 amTPA-ORD
3h 03mnonstop
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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12:50 pm - 4:25 pmMDW-TPA
2h 35mnonstop
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7:20 am - 9:00 amTPA-MDW
2h 40mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
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5:20 am - 8:55 amMDW-TPA
2h 35mnonstop
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6:50 am - 8:30 amTPA-MDW
2h 40mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Tampa

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

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom and priority boarding for a small additional fee.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

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


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ideal for staying online throughout your flight.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.


American's Basic Economy allows carry-on but restricts seat selection and boarding group.

United Airlines

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


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; streaming costs extra but varies in quality.

Airports
ORD

ORD offers a 24-hour Dunkin' in Terminal 3, perfect for early morning flights to TPA.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

MDW's compact terminal makes it easy to navigate, ideal for quick departures to TPA.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
TPA

For quick access to downtown Tampa, consider the HART bus, which takes about 45 minutes from TPA.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Tampa flights

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

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Tampa flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Tampa costs $90 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Tampa (TPA). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Tampa (TPA) were, on average, 11% cheaper than other Chicago-Tampa routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Tampa (TPA).

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

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

When flying from Chicago to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Tampa, 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 Tampa is September, where tickets cost $171 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $288 and $267 respectively.

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

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 $471, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Tampa

When to book flights from Chicago to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Chicago to Tampa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Tampa 
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesORD-TPADec 2024
I recommend having movies and songs downloaded on your device.
AyannaFlew with Spirit AirlinesORD-TPAMay 2024
Fly out of Midway airport instead of O'Hare because its smaller and easier to manage.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Tampa

  • What amenities does Chicago O’Hare International Airport have for kids?

    In addition to diaper changing stations in almost every public bathroom, Chicago O’Hare International Airport also has several Mother’s Rooms that contain TVs, sinks, and power outlets. Terminal 2 is home to the The Kids On The Fly exhibit, which contains an aviation-themed playground.

  • What dining options are there at Tampa International Airport?

    If you would like to have a meal after your flight has landed at Tampa International Airport, head to the Main Terminal, as this is where most of the dining options are located. The Hard Rock Cafe is located on level 3 and serves traditional American food, while P.F Chang’s is located next door and has Asian-inspired meals.

  • What are some good hotels near Tampa International Airport?

    The Tampa Airport Marriott is a contemporary 4-star hotel that is directly connected to Tampa International Airport and is a 15-minute drive from the city’s downtown. The Hampton Inn is a comfortable choice that is less than a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 6-minute drive from the popular Cypress Point Park trails.

  • Are there any designated smoking areas at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    At this time, there are currently no designated smoking rooms or areas located inside of the terminals of Chicago Midway International Airport. If you would like to smoke, you will instead have to do so before you are officially through security, such as in an official zone located outside of the airport’s doors near the Arrivals terminal. These areas are clearly marked with airport signs and contain ashtrays and trash cans.

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Tampa from TPA?

    Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies about 9.3 miles from the city center of Tampa. The best way to get there is to hop onto a Hillsborough Area Regional Transit-operated bus, covering this stretch in around 11min. These buses are located at the TPA Post Office and will drop you off at Florida Avenue in downtown Tampa.

  • Are there ATMs at Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    Travelers landing in TPA with depleted wallets who are looking for ways to recharge them will find several ATM outlets around. They’re situated at the Landside and Airside in all concourses, and in Tampa Bay Galleria. Specifically, the Sun Trust Bank branch runs an ATM booth near Marriott hotel in the passenger terminal, shopping arcade side.

  • Are there spas at Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    Travelers arriving at TPA while fatigued can seek to calm their emotions before transiting to their next destination. You’ll get a Getaway Spa in every terminal of this establishment. Head to Airsides C and E for manicures, pedicures and massages in a relaxing environment ideal for self-indulgence.

  • Are there car rentals at TPA?

    About four car rental agencies operate from the main terminal at TPA, ensuring that you get a car to move around with as you explore the area’s hidden attractions. The Rental Car Center is situated just south of the Economy Parking Garage, and SkyConnect will get you there from the main terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Tampa was $38 for a one-way ticket and $73 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, or Chicago Greater Rockford. You will be landing at Tampa.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Tampa?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $317 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 $346 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $100 or less one-way and $158 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago currently has two primary airports that flights from Chicago to Tampa can fly out of. If you are located in the south of Chicago or near the city center, Chicago Midway is the most practical airport to use. If you are in the north of the city or the suburbs, Chicago O’Hare will be a more convenient choice.
  • To save time and make your travels as simple as possible, look for direct flights from Chicago to Tampa. Spirit Airlines offers many daily flights between these two locations at budget-friendly prices, while American and United Airlines have in-flight entertainment and complimentary drinks and snacks.
  • Hoping to unwind after a long day of traveling? Head to one of the several spas in Tampa International Airport. Rick’s Massage offers a variety of massages and facials, while Terminal Getaway Spa offers manicures, pedicures, waxing, and massages.
  • If you find flying to be stressful, make sure to spend some time in the yoga room, which is located in Concourse C of Chicago Midway International Airport. Access to this room is free, and you can find complimentary yoga mats and DVDs that teach you how to do the most famous yoga poses.
  • To exercise and burn off some calories before being cooped up on a plane, purchase a pass for the Health Club at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. In addition to standard workout equipment, such as treadmills, ellipticals, and weights, this gym also has a sauna, jacuzzi, and several swimming pools.
  • Travelers flying American Airlines from Chicago to Tampa should keep in mind that the airline’s hub is at Tampa International Airport (TPA). You’ll arrive through Airside F. Still, the airline’s Admirals Club is located on Concourse F, adjacent to gate 85. Access to this lounge is based on membership or possession of registered cards. However, any traveler can access them after paying for a day pass.
  • Those departing via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) should know that the establishment has a road system linking the terminal to the secure area. Transfer between the two buildings is via a pedestrian bridge. Nevertheless, travelers must seek clearance from the security in the terminal building before walking to the concourse.
  • Delta Airlines flying between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) allows pets on board. Some of the pets allowed in the cabin include cats, dogs and rabbits. However, the four-legged friends must have valid health licenses and certified vaccination certificates. Besides, you must confine them in their kennels.
  • The distance between Downtown Chicago and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 10.7 miles. Numerous public transportation options connect the two points. However, the Orange Line train is the best way to travel from city center of Chicago to MDW. The train has regular departures, taking about 20-25min to complete the journey.
  • Before your voyage from Chicago to Tampa, you might wish to escape to a secluded place to pray for a safe journey. If you’re departing through ORD, remember that there’s a prayer suite away from the noisy terminals to have a private session with the Almighty. You can locate the airport’s chapel on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2, above the Delta Air Lines ticket counters.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Tampa?

 
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Direct departures

Chicago to Tampa

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentKevin, Jul 2025MDW - PUJ
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Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

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

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

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

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

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.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

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.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

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.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

Kayak never booked my flight, I have received notifications the entire time the fights were to be used I went to the airport to find out despite receiving these emails to board my flight was never booked only to have to return home and miss the event I was scheduled for, inconvenient and devastating to say the least, customer service was very poor to only explain that my card had not been charged so that I shouldn’t worry. Yea great for you to say being that your not inconvenienced.

Was pleasantly surprised at how large the plane was. Crew very friendly.

There should be a “Ticketing/Check In” section. A Spirit employee helped us operate the self-serve check-in kiosk, and he was very helpful. However, the ticket agent was another story. She took our (2) checked bags, but when placing them on the conveyor, dropped one of them - it fell over on the conveyor and broke the retractable handle. Two pieces of the handle broke away and landed behind the counter. She knew what had happened, but chose to ignore and moved on to the next person in line.

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

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