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$124
Overall average: $338
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Typical prices: $233-$486
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Sat 11/22Wed 11/26
ORD - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans (ORD-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans 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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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
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10:00 am - 12:23 pmORD-MSY
2h 23mnonstop
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8:59 pm - 9:47 amMSY-ORD
12h 48m1 stop
$124Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 4
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11:02 am - 1:23 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 8:27 pmMSY-ORD
5h 57m1 stop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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1:03 pm - 3:24 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
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3:20 pm - 11:34 pmMSY-ORD
8h 14m1 stop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
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2:47 pm - 5:10 pmORD-MSY
2h 23mnonstop
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8:38 pm - 11:05 pmMSY-ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$128Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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1:03 pm - 3:24 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
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3:20 pm - 11:34 pmMSY-ORD
8h 14m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 6
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11:02 am - 1:23 pmORD-MSY
2h 21mnonstop
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6:01 pm - 12:11 amMSY-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
$131Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 12
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12:37 pm - 8:41 pmORD-MSY
8h 04m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 4:15 pmMSY-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$133Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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1:38 pm - 4:16 pmORD-MSY
2h 38mnonstop
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6:21 am - 9:00 amMSY-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:50 pm - 10:27 pmORD-MSY
2h 37mnonstop
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10:38 am - 1:14 pmMSY-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$163United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
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7:50 pm - 10:26 pmORD-MSY
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$168United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $407 and $343 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Opt for Big Front Seat for extra legroom; 20-inch width and 11-inch more legroom than standard.


Spirit's Browsing Wi-Fi package allows basic online activities; consider if staying connected is essential.

United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard seats, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Purchase Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking carry-ons, ensuring overhead space availability.

American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel; check restrictions like late boarding and no free checked bags.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for a more comfortable short flight.

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For a quick security experience at ORD, avoid peak travel times when lines can exceed 30 minutes.

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Upon arrival at MSY, rideshare cars and taxis are easily accessible outside Level 1, door 7, for a quick trip to the city.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flights

  • How early should I get to Chicago O'Hare airport from the Chicago city center?

    Chicago airport security checkpoint queues generally move quickly, with an average wait time of around 15 to 40min. Arriving at least an hour before your scheduled departure time should allow you to get through security in time and still have some time to explore and grab a bite to eat before boarding the plane.

  • Can I travel with my pets from Chicago O'Hare airport (ORD)?

    As with most airports, the Chicago O'Hare Airport pet guidelines state that all pets should be in carriers or kennels at the airport. The only exception is for pet animals that are allowed inside the passenger terminals as long as they are in a kennel or crate during security checkups and while at one of the pet relief areas.

  • Are there car rental companies at MYS?

    There are car rental companies that are onsite at MYS. Some include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty rentals. They are all located at 600 Rental Boulevard. You can board a car rental shuttle that picks people up outside the long-term parking garage to get there. You can head to the garage by exiting the level 1 baggage claim terminal.

  • What are the possible ways to get from New Orleans (MSY) to the city center?

    You can get a taxi, the most accessible and most affordable way to get from the airport to the city, and you can compare and book rides on the KAYAK website. Other options include taking the shuttle bus or the train, which you can book tickets for in advance to save you some time and hustle when you arrive at MSY.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans was $75 for a one-way ticket and $124 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and New Orleans?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $426 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 $356 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    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 O'Hare Airport to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $107 or less one-way and $174 or less round-trip.
  • You can find long-term parking with some of Chicago O'Hare Airport's (ORD) popular parking lots, which include the Hyatt Regency parking lot. Being the nearest indoor parking lot located a mere 1.6 miles from ORD, you can get a free shuttle ride to and from the airport at your convenience.
  • There are nursing pods and mothers' rooms in each terminal at ORD. Some locations include terminal 1, concourse B at gate B10, concourse C at gates C11 and C23, and terminal 2, concourse F at the crossover between gates E5 and F9.
  • The inside pet relief area at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is post-security near Shake Shack, while the outside pet relief area is located on level 1 between the short-term parking lot and the terminal, where you exit door 5 and go to the right.
  • The Lions Playground at MYS is an outdoor play area that is one of the top free attractions at the airport where your children can play after a long flight as you finish up and find a means of transport out of the airport.
  • Both airports offer services for disabled passengers, and you must inform your airline in advance if you plan to take advantage of any special services, discounts, or equipment so that they may be made available to you.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to New Orleans

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

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

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

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

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

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

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

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

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.

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.

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

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.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

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.

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

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