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6:36 pm - 7:14 amORD-SFO
14h 38m1 stop
9:10 pm - 12:49 pmSFO-ORD
13h 39m1 stop
$116Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 16
11:12 am - 4:59 pmORD-SFO
7h 47m1 stop
10:59 am - 12:38 amSFO-ORD
11h 39m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
5:57 pm - 8:41 pmORD-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$185Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 20
5:57 pm - 8:41 pmORD-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$189Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 19
9:05 pm - 11:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
1:15 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
12:03 pm - 2:58 pmORD-SFO
4h 55mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:04 amSFO-ORD
4h 14mnonstop
$203American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
6:50 am - 9:38 amORD-SFO
4h 48mnonstop
5:00 am - 11:27 amSFO-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 4
8:45 pm - 11:49 pmORD-SFO
5h 04mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:07 amSFO-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$234American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
7:00 pm - 12:05 amORD-SFO
7h 05m1 stop
6:05 am - 5:47 pmSFO-ORD
9h 42m1 stop
$272Delta
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Tue, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 14
3:45 pm - 11:25 pmORD-SFO
9h 40m1 stop
12:25 am - 9:09 amSFO-ORD
6h 44m1 stop
$276Delta
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Wed, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 13
7:25 am - 12:47 pmORD-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
$60Frontier
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Thu, Jan 16
4:44 pm - 12:15 amORD-SFO
9h 31m1 stop
$62Frontier
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Tue, Nov 12
5:59 pm - 8:58 pmORD-SFO
4h 59mnonstop
$95Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7
4:10 pm - 6:50 pmORD-SFO
4h 40mnonstop
$105United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5
6:55 pm - 9:11 amORD-SFO
16h 16m1 stop
$110Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
10:35 am - 3:14 pmORD-SFO
6h 39m1 stop
$118United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14
5:55 pm - 11:11 pmORD-SFO
7h 16m1 stop
$136Delta
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Tue, Nov 12
7:45 am - 12:29 pmORD-SFO
6h 44m1 stop
$138Delta
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Wed, Nov 20
12:01 pm - 2:43 pmORD-SFO
4h 42mnonstop
$145American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28
8:38 am - 11:30 amORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
$160American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19
8:12 pm - 12:42 amORD-SFO
6h 30m1 stop
2:15 pm - 12:07 amSFO-ORD
7h 52m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Sun, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 31
4:44 pm - 12:28 amORD-SFO
9h 44m1 stop
1:50 pm - 11:16 pmSFO-ORD
7h 26m1 stop
$236Frontier
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Sat, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 5
8:42 am - 11:28 amORD-SFO
4h 46mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:04 amSFO-ORD
4h 14mnonstop
$425American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 16
8:42 am - 11:28 amORD-SFO
4h 46mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:07 amSFO-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$428American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 14
5:45 pm - 8:28 pmORD-SFO
4h 43mnonstop
12:34 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
$437Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 14
6:00 am - 1:09 pmORD-SFO
9h 09m1 stop
9:25 pm - 8:06 amSFO-ORD
8h 41m1 stop
$447Delta
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Thu, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 15
1:40 pm - 7:31 pmORD-SFO
7h 51m1 stop
1:40 pm - 9:58 pmSFO-ORD
6h 18m1 stop
$454Delta
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Wed, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 20
7:00 am - 12:48 pmORD-SFO
7h 48m1 stop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$507Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 4
12:49 pm - 3:30 pmORD-SFO
4h 41mnonstop
12:25 am - 10:02 amSFO-ORD
7h 37m1 stop
$528United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 13
5:15 am - 12:00 pmORD-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
12:25 am - 10:02 amSFO-ORD
7h 37m1 stop
$537United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 13
5:57 pm - 8:41 pmORD-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$185Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 20
5:57 pm - 8:41 pmORD-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$187Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 20
5:57 pm - 8:41 pmORD-SFO
4h 44mnonstop
10:27 am - 4:48 pmSFO-ORD
4h 21mnonstop
$189Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
9:05 pm - 11:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
1:15 pm - 7:30 pmSFO-ORD
4h 15mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
12:03 pm - 2:58 pmORD-SFO
4h 55mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:04 amSFO-ORD
4h 14mnonstop
$203American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 15
12:25 pm - 3:18 pmORD-SFO
4h 53mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:07 amSFO-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 14
8:35 am - 11:18 amORD-SFO
4h 43mnonstop
11:50 pm - 6:04 amSFO-ORD
4h 14mnonstop
$208American Airlines
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Sun, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 19
6:50 am - 9:38 amORD-SFO
4h 48mnonstop
5:00 am - 11:27 amSFO-ORD
4h 27mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 4
9:05 pm - 11:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
6:35 pm - 12:52 amSFO-ORD
4h 17mnonstop
$230United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 17
9:05 pm - 11:57 pmORD-SFO
4h 52mnonstop
11:59 pm - 6:11 amSFO-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 2

Flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost $266 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $381 and $348 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 105 days before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Are there nursing suites at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Yes, there are plenty of high-quality nursing suites at ORD. The nursing suites provide a private, spacious and serene environment for nursing mothers. Also, the nursing rooms are easily accessible and feature excellent equipment such as a sink and a baby changing table. They are located at Terminal 2 of the airport.

  • Are there lounges at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the busiest airports worldwide and the major airport in Chicago. It features top-notch airline lounges offering comfort to passengers. These lounges include Admirals Club, United Polaris Lounge, United Club, Delta Sky, Air Canada Lounge, Swiss lounge, and many more. Most of these lounges provide excellent services like showers to passengers. The best part is they are easily accessible as they are situated at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

  • Where can I find accommodation at San Francisco Airport?

    There are multiple hotels where you can spend the night if you are arriving late at San Francisco Airport, such as The Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel, found 1.2 miles from the airport. The hotel offers superior amenities, including free shuttle transfers, a hot tub, and an indoor pool. You can also opt for SFO Marriott Hotel, Grand Hyatt, and SFO El Rancho Hotel spending on your budget.

  • Does SFO offer services for people with reduced mobility?

    SFO offers exceptional services for people with reduced mobility upon request. When flying into SFO, it is recommended that a passenger contacts their airline, informing them of the special assistance they need. This way, you will have assistance, including a wheelchair arranged by your arrival at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco was $60 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $302 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 San Francisco?

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and SFO 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 San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $298 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 18 miles from the Chicago business district. The airport is the hub of Chicago serving the city and surrounding regions. You can access the airport with ease. Also, it serves most of the international airports in the city.
  • If you are traveling through ORD, you can never run out of things to do to help you spend time while waiting for your flight. ORD features a wide comprehensive range of amenities and services you can enjoy at the airport, such as banking services, shopping, charging stations, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • When flying into San Francisco Airport (SFO), you will find at least an interactive kid’s area where kids can play as they unwind from the long flight. The room is equipped with kids' play items such as toys, sliding areas, and many more. You can also check the airport’s website for the kids’ section information.
  • There are pet relief areas in both the departure and arrival airports for passengers traveling with their pets. This ensures that you and your four-legged companion have a great traveling experience. You can also walk your pet after the long exhausting flights to the pet relief areas. These areas are situated inside and outside of the airport’s terminals.
  • If you are arriving at San Francisco Airport and need an airport transfer, you can opt for the BART airport shuttle train. It connects the airport to the San Francisco business district. Alternatively, you can utilize public and ground transportation services to navigate the city.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +19 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco? 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9416 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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It was a good flight, crew members were friendly. The flight was smooth and overall a great experience.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024IAD - SFO
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It was a good flight, crew members were friendly. The flight was smooth and overall a great experience.

What was the reason for the flight delay? The plane was there in plenty of time!

No snack offered, leg room really needs improvement. N/A on entertainment; none offered or needed.

Great ground staff - made boarding smooth for my family , helped us be seated together. Cabin crew was very friendly.

Had to change our flight last minute it due to a family emergency. Customer service answered the phone right away and able to switch our flights for no extra fee. I would highly recommend this airline to all.

There should be a rating option of "n/a" for entertainment as there were no in-flight audio or video options for our particular flight. We want to give special praise to Flight Attendant Christine, who made our trip home very special with her extra attention to our comfort and enjoyment. Christine, you ROCK. You were an angel in our skies!

Flight delay. Didn’t receive seat assignments til last minute and partner wasn’t seated together

I like that volunteers were asked to check in their carryons for free. And then they come out of the carousels within 20 minutes as promised.

The crew was so friendly and really made an effort to make us feel special.

Seats were poor - this in spite of having paid a premium for the locations

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Awful, rude staff. Their abrasive comments are unnecessary. Most seek a frictionless experience and will cooperate if you ask. Additional childish bullying of customers is not acceptable or tolerated. We had the same problem with our departure flight. We will never fly United again.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

No cooked food. Crew was not friendly and not that helpful

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The boarding process was such a chaos with everyone crowding at the gates. There was no structure. The onboard crew were fantastic and very good.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

Smoothe flight. Pilot and crew did a great job. Uncomfortable seat in this jet, felt worn out

seats were way too small. Too short of a flight to offer amenities.

The main problem was delay. The plane was at the gate early and bags were loaded. However, there was no crew for the flight. They were inbound from LGA and had to land and make their way to our gate. It took more than 40 minutes. Then, once the crew arrived and boarded, one of the crew members had to deplane and then a replacement crew member had to be found. It took another 40 minutes or so to get the final crew member. In all, we took off about 2 hours later than our scheduled departure time. Once in the air, the flight was great. Smooth most of the way. The crew was professional and efficient.

Perfect flight. Efficient boarding, on time take off and early arrival. Generally smooth flight.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

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11/20Wed
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