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Cheapest round-trip
$73
Overall average: $239
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ORD - BWI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$54
Typical prices: $153-$359
Frontier
Mon 3/9
ORD - BWI • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers more legroom for comfort.
DCA is the closest airport to downtown D.C., just 4 miles away.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Jan 29
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8:45 am - 11:45 am
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BWI
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12:05 pm - 1:32 pm
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ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$73Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
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12:05 pm - 1:32 pm
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2h 27mnonstop
$78Frontier
Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 6
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$84Frontier
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5
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12:05 pm - 1:32 pm
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2h 27mnonstop
$86Frontier
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$88Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 2
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$92Multiple Airlines
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$139Southwest
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Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
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1:43 pm - 3:17 pm
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$171American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.? 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 Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C. departing in January.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. costs $58 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 68% cheaper than other Chicago-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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

When flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $164 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $308 and $263 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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 $296, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

 
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Airlines
United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking carry-ons, ideal for business travelers.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.

Southwest

Southwest's free carry-on policy includes one carry-on bag and a personal item.


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

American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel efficiency.


American Airlines provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, ideal for staying connected during flights.

Airports
ORD

Expect long security lines at ORD during peak times. Arrive early to avoid delays, especially for morning flights to D.C.

DCA

DCA is the closest airport to downtown D.C., just 4 miles away, making it ideal for quick access to the city.

IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro from IAD to reach downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, avoiding traffic hassles.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Baltimore

When to book flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Can I get to O'Hare International Airport using public transportation?

    The Chicago Transit Authority provides bus and rail service across Chicago and its adjacent suburbs. The "L" and Blue Line trains in Chicago are the most convenient and cheapest means of getting to the airport through public transportation.

  • Which rental car services will meet you at Dulles International Airport?

    There are car rental firms that provide shuttle or pick-up services from Washington Airport to off-airport sites. The best car rental service is Hertz. Customers are transported from the terminal to the vehicle rental area and vice versa by shuttle buses provided by each car rental business. It is situated just next to the Blue Economy parking lot.

  • Is there public transportation to Washington from Dulles International Airport?

    Yes, there is public transportation to Washington. Taxis are the most time-efficient mode of transportation between Dulles International Airport and Washington D.C. If you are coming into the city center from the airport, the bus is the most cost-effective method of transportation, and there are many different routes you may take, depending on where in the city you wish to be dropped off. The airport is not exactly within reach of the local metro system, but there are express transfer services that can take you there.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport have parking services?

    At O'Hare International Airport, passengers may choose from a variety of parking alternatives, including valet service, hourly and daily parking, as well as long-term and economical parking options. Daily parking may be found on Levels 2-6 of the main garage at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which is situated near to the airport's domestic terminals. Daily parking is also available in the outer lots that are close to the building, which are designated as B and C. Within the main garage, Level 1 is where you'll find the handy hourly parking spots.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. was $54 for a one-way ticket and $73 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $264 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $291 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • It is possible to fly to Washington using O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW). However, Chicago O'Hare Airport is the main international airport serving the capital city of Chicago and surrounding areas, with direct routes to Washington. Midway Airport on the other hand is the secondary airport.
  • It is also possible to arrive in Washington using Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). However, DCA airport is the main international airport serving Washington and surrounding areas. IAD airport and BWI airports are the secondary airports.
  • Make use of the lounges that are offered in both the arrival and departure areas of the airports. There are United Club Lounges at O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. These lounges provide amenities including showers and food.
  • If you are flying out of O'Hare International Airport or Midway Airport with your four-legged pet, there are pet restrooms located around the airport to make their flight to Washington as pleasant as possible.
  • O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport have several nursing facilities across their terminals for the convenience of mothers who are traveling with their young children. There are nurseries, play areas, and strollers available for use at both airports.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

 
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Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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

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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

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Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4257 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pretty seamless, just a tad bit late in taking off and landing.

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

Haven’t flown on SW in years. Flight was on time departing and arriving. Served vegan butter onion flavored pretzels which were bad. Coke served was in a tiny paper cup. Crew was not engaging. Felt like they were going through the motions. Old plane, tight seats and no leg room.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

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

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

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"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

Liked early boarding for disabled customers. Seat comfort could have been better, would have appreciated an empty seat between my wife and I since I suffer from arthritis, neuropathy, and spinal stenosis. Also aisle seat armrest was immobile and this made it difficult to get into and out of my seat during the flight

The flights were very uncomfortable the seats don't have much leg room at all and they are pretty hard as well.

It was delayed but the landing was the smoothest in a while that I’ve had.

Second time in 3 days I walked off the plane late. This time - almost an hour.

Everything went well. The flight was slightly delayed however we landed on time.

I've flown two Spirit flights recently - boarding for one was somewhat chaotic, with the board listing the wrong flight and causing much confusion; boarding for the other was very smooth and easy. My seat (for which I did not pay extra) was a bit narrow and without great legroom, but it was fine for a NY-Florida trip and was more than worth the low price I paid. The crew was friendly and one flight landed early and the other was only very slightly delayed. All in all a very good experience.

Had to pay for water if wanted it. Seats are close unless you get upgraded. Flight was fine. Will travel again with spirit.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

It was the first time I flew on that airline and had a very positive experience. Nearly identical to Jetblue which consider the standard of airlines excellence.

A bottled or canned drink, whether water or soda would have been appreciated upon settling in and flying, without being charged for it.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

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