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$262 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich

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Cheapest round-trip
$546
Overall average: $575
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Pzt 2/2Paz 2/8
ORD - ZRH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$674
Typical prices: $739-$1,082
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Paz 2/1Sal 2/17
ORD - ZRH • Non-stop
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For a smooth departure, use the Terminal Transfer Bus at ORD.
Allow extra time for immigration at Zurich Airport.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich (ORD-ZRH)

 
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 Zurich 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 O'Hare Intl to Zurich

Pzt, Şub 2 - Paz, Şub 8
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10:48 am - 12:05 pm
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18h 17m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 11:22 am
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29h 22m3 stops
$546Multiple Airlines
Sal, Oca 13 - Çar, Oca 28
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11:50 am - 9:45 am
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14h 55m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 10:05 am
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26h 30m1 stop
$548Turkish Airlines
Sal, Nis 21 - Paz, Nis 26
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10:40 am - 12:10 pm
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18h 30m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 4:10 pm
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32h 15m1 stop
$549Scandinavian Airlines
Sal, Nis 21 - Paz, Nis 26
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10:40 am - 12:10 pm
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18h 30m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 4:10 pm
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26h 45m1 stop
$550Scandinavian Airlines
Sal, Oca 13 - Çar, Oca 28
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7:05 am - 9:40 am
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19h 35m2 stops
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7:25 am - 4:45 pm
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16h 20m2 stops
$554Multiple Airlines
Çar, Oca 7 - Çar, Oca 14
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7:20 pm - 7:40 pm
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17h 20m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:45 pm
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13h 20m1 stop
$555Scandinavian Airlines
Cmt, Nis 25 - Per, Nis 30
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7:15 pm - 9:40 am
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31h 25m1 stop
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26h 45m1 stop
$556Scandinavian Airlines
Pzt, Nis 6 - Pzt, Nis 13
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7:15 pm - 12:10 pm
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33h 55m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:10 pm
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12h 45m1 stop
$557Scandinavian Airlines
Cum, Nis 24 - Per, Nis 30
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7:15 pm - 9:40 am
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31h 25m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 4:10 pm
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34h 15m2 stops
$559Scandinavian Airlines
Pzt, Nis 20 - Pzt, Nis 27
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21h 40m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 10:06 pm
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32h 41m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Zurich flights

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

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

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

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 Zurich, 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 Zurich is February, where tickets cost $575 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,266 and $1,029 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $788 on average.

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

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 Zurich, 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 Zurich, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Zurich

 
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Airlines
SWISS

SWISS First Class offers private suites with lay-flat beds and 32-inch screens on select aircraft.


SWISS Business Class features massage seats and priority check-in for long-haul comfort.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort on long-haul flights.


United Polaris Lounge provides a luxurious experience with restaurants and less crowded spaces.

Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure, consider using the Terminal Transfer Bus at ORD to avoid re-entering security when moving between terminals.

ZRH

At ZRH, train connections to Zurich city center are frequent and efficient, with trains departing every 10 minutes from the airport.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$262
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Zurich

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

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from O'Hare Intl to Zurich 
Verified travelerFlew with SWISS
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Sep 2024
Bring a neck pillow and a heavy sweater bc it does get cold. I used the blanket for my legs. Also: get a seat in the aisle.
EFlew with SWISS
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May 2024
Difficult finding the international terminal in Chicago and have to take a long bus ride to get there, so you need lots of time. Immigration in Zurich was really slow. I had to skip to the front and still barely made my connection.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich flights

  • Are there lactation suites at ZRH?

    Nursing mothers who travel through ZRH have the chance to do so without worrying about where they will be able to change the baby's diapers. The airport has set up special, secure nursing facilities for passengers traveling through the airport with infants. The space includes cribs, nursing rooms, diaper changing tables, and baby care items. Additionally, it contains a sink where you can wash your hands if necessary and soothing lighting.

  • Where can I spend the night at ZRH?

    If you plan to stay the night at ZRH, you should be aware that there is not a designated area for camping there. However, terminal 2 has a place where you can get a chair to sleep on. Although the chairs are not particularly comfortable, they will ensure you have an additional blanket, earplugs, and eye cushions for further comfort. Since the airport is open all the time, it is highly secure.

  • What can I do at ORD as I wait to board the flight?

    There are multiple things that you can do at ORD. The airport displays exceptional Concourse C and B art that you can browse through. A gym located in terminal 2 of the airport features a sauna and jacuzzi that you can utilize after working out. Alternatively, you can visit the XpresSpa or Terminal Gateway Spa and get a massage, facials, manicures, and pedicures.

  • How is parking at ORD?

    Chicago O’Hare International Airport offers a parking lot to passengers looking for a place to leave their car while traveling. You can park your car in the lot on the third floor at terminal 5. Daily parking is also available for those who want to leave their cars for less than 24 hours.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Zurich was $262 for a one-way ticket and $546 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich?

    When flying out of Chicago O'Hare Airport you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Zurich, also known as Zurich.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich flight route: SWISS, United Airlines, Finnair, American Airlines, British Airways, Air France, and Iberia.

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

    The Boeing 767-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Zurich, Delta or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Zurich are Delta and LOT. With an average price for the route of $800 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,239 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Zurich.

  • 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 Zurich?

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

    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 Zurich with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and ZRH 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 Zurich?

    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 Zurich 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 Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $542 or less one-way and $673 or less round-trip.
  • Ensure that you arrive at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) 3h before your flight scheduled departure time when flying to Zurich. This is to give you enough time to get your boarding pass and arrive at your departure gate on time.
  • If you are traveling from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Zurich, you will probably land at Zurich Airport, 10 miles away from the city center. The quickest way to get to the city from the airport is by using a taxi, which will take approximately 10min compared to the metro, which will take 25 minutes to cover the same distance.
  • The US military and families can take advantage of the fact that they do not have to pay any fee when using USO lounges. The USO lounge is located at terminal 5 near the luggage claim area at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Other passengers can also use the lounge but at a fee. The lounge offers exceptional food, beverages, play stations, and more. You can also continue your work since the lounge has a Wi-Fi connection.
  • If upon arrival at ZRH you are looking for specific information, head to the arrival hall opposite the luggage claim area. There is an information office where you can get the information you need.
  • If you're traveling to Zurich Airport from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, it will take a while. Instead of taking a direct flight, you might consider scheduling a connecting flight. You can rest and save money by doing it this way. While Turkish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and Aer Lingus each make three stops, Lufthansa only makes one at either FRA or MUC airports.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Zurich?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich.
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Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Zurich

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

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Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

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Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Zurich to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Tuesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Wednesday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Thursday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Friday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Saturday

SWISS, United Airlines

SWISS, United Airlines

Sunday

SWISS, United Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Zurich. 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 Zurich? 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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SWISSOverall score based on 1809 reviews
7.1Food
8.3Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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Smooth boarding, on time flight, decent food and entertainment options.

10.0 ExcellentMargaret, Dec 2025
ATH - ZRH
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Smooth boarding, on time flight, decent food and entertainment options.

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Terrible - we needed tp change the flight and it was impossible. They ask for a price that was higher than buying a new tickets from another airline. Will never flight Swiss air and Luftgansa again.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

As an ex airline employee in my home country of Jamaica, it was wonderful to see that Swiss Air has maintained it's exemplary service. The crew was both pleasant and professional. The meals were wholesome and tasty. My brother and I traveled and we both agree that our amazing vacation started with the excellent experience with Swiss Air. Continue to keep your standards high 🙂

We flew an Air Bus 330 airliner from Zurich to Boston. Our seats were terrible. I am 6'5" with long legs. I tend to refuse paying extra for extra seat room, usually it's tolerable. We were side by side in row 40, with my wife in the window and me in the aisle. The internal arm rest only rose to 45 degrees, I thought it was broken. I ended up standing by our seats in the aisle for an hour. A stewardess finally approached me and asked if I was feeling sick. I told her that it was the worst seat comfort I had ever encountered. She left and shortly came back telling me that there were center row seats two up from us where only one passenger was sitting out of the 4 seats. I took her advice and sat there most of the flight. I put m legs sideways in the adjoining empty seat. But the arm rests there as well only rose to 45 degrees, so it's a feature, not a defect. The arm rest position really limits our position. It's a horrible seating design, what are the air craft designers thinking?

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

Zürich to Boston was great. Nice to Zurich was not bad

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

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

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

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

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

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

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

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

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

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

Seats are terribly cramped. I’m only 5’2” and my knees were practically in my face. No room to put a normal size bag under the seat and when the person in front of you reclined their seat your tray table was in your lap. This is the airline’s way of cramming more seats into the plane to make more money. I’ll think twice about taking Aer Lingus again since there are a few other options from Boston to the Emerald Isle.

Seats are small, but comfortable and more space around you, so for a normal person the seats are perfect. If you are a big and fat individual, I would not think the seats are comfortable. All else was good and normal. Lots of movies to watch.

Couldn’t check In online, message was couldn’t check in until Sunday morning though plane left Saturday night. Checked in okay at airport but caused slot if stress.

The biking process was confusing and I was called for a seat assignment from I number I repeatedly though was spam, but the flight itself was great

The seats needs to be comfortables, at least please add more padding to the seats.

Aer Lingus unfortunately seems more like a budget airline than a national carrier. The plane was fine. The crew seemed a bit hurried and without that Irish charm (which may be an inappropriate stereotype and maybe not to be expected on a long international flight but other carriers seem to pull it off). My biggest complaint was that my gold status on Alaska Airlines--which gets me into lounges with BA and other partner airlines--was not accepted at lounges in Rome or Dublin, despite Aer Lingus on paper anyway partnering with Alaska. But the flight itself through Kayak was several hundred dollars cheaper than others, so overall, the right decision. Also, be aware that US customs on flights from Dublin occurs in Dublin (like Canadian airports) so if you have a connection or are just departing from Ireland, give yourself enough time (up to 30 minutes) to negotiate all of the lines. Still better than going through customs in the US after a 10 hour flight.

Crew was friendly and helpful, plane was comfortable would fly with them again

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

Dinner was fabulous. Would have enjoyed a wine with it. None offered... for sale??? Breakfast was disappointing but adequate amount of food.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

Food - Non-Existent. You pay for everything. It is strictly Pay-to-Play!

The Experience Was Torture Spend a few extra dollars and avoid Icelandair at all costs. There is absolutely no refreshments, no food, no drinks. Only water, coffee, tea are free and at only half a tiny cup. Entertainment is limited selection of films, shows and mostly outdated. The seats are smaller than usual, with no cushion, no pillows, no blankets. First time in my life have I witness an airline asking for donations in spare change for a charity. With all the money Icelandair saves by starving the passenger, they can afford to give this charity on their own.

Having been prepared for paying for everything on board other than water, coffee and tea the service was OK. Food and drink is expensive but the food was OK if limited in scope. Plane was clean and obviously well serviced. After complaining about having to walk in wind and rain to a get a bus to the airport the same thing happened at Portland. I’m sure you could get a terminal gate flight, complimentary food and drink for not much more money without traipsing through rain and slush in Reykjavik. Not bad but not great.

If there was a disclaimer regarding food service or lack thereof, l missed it. If l had known l would have prepared better. Same with transferring at Reykjavik. No information about disembarking via stairs into rain, slush and puddles deep enough to swallow a foot. After being treated to haute cuisine restaurants and warm inviting environment during the flight, the airport is, let’s be kind, disappointing. Plane was comfortable, Airbus, staff were welcoming enough. I would likely try the route again. Maybe have a night and day in Iceland. Maybe not.

They had a 4 hour delay and left my luggage in Iceland and it didn’t arrive in Portland until 11/1

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

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