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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Chicago (CLE-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cleveland to Chicago 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 Cleveland to Chicago

Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 26
Frontier Logo
7:26 pm - 12:22 amCLE-ORD
5h 56m1 stop
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5:07 pm - 12:04 amORD-CLE
5h 57m1 stop
$122Frontier
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Fri, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 8
Frontier Logo
7:36 pm - 12:22 amCLE-ORD
5h 46m1 stop
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6:16 pm - 12:49 amORD-CLE
5h 33m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:50 amCLE-MDW
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:55 pm - 1:10 amMDW-CLE
1h 15mnonstop
$127Southwest
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
American Airlines Logo
6:37 am - 7:09 amCLE-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 3:21 pmORD-CLE
1h 27mnonstop
$127American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:29 pmCLE-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
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10:10 pm - 12:32 amORD-CLE
1h 22mnonstop
$128American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 2:25 pmCLE-MDW
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:05 am - 12:35 pmMDW-CLE
6h 30m1 stop
$137Southwest
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Sun, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 13
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 8:44 amCLE-MDW
4h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:31 am - 5:23 pmMDW-CLE
5h 52m1 stop
$177Delta
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 7:49 amCLE-ORD
3h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 11:29 amORD-CLE
4h 54m1 stop
$177Delta
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 8:09 pmCLE-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 4:54 pmORD-CLE
1h 27mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:29 amCLE-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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7:30 am - 9:56 amORD-CLE
1h 26mnonstop
$211United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Cleveland to Chicago

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

ANA's economy class provides 34 inches of legroom on 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft.


Premium economy includes lounge access from Tokyo, Osaka, or Honolulu.

Read more about ANAby Gabriel Leigh
Lufthansa

Economy Light is ideal for overnight trips without checked luggage.


Premium Economy offers 50% more personal space and an additional checked bag.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

BA's economy fares include a decent size carry-on bag.


BA offers 31 inches of legroom in economy on most planes.

United Airlines

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


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding overhead bin space issues.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Basic Economy includes late boarding and no free checked bags.

Airports
CLE

Arrive 90 minutes early at CLE for security. Lines are usually short, but allow extra time during holidays.

Read more about CLEby Brandon Schultz
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

Use the CTA Orange Line from MDW to downtown Chicago, taking about 25-30 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

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

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cleveland to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cleveland to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Cleveland to Chicago? 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.

What is the cheapest Cleveland to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Cleveland to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Cleveland to Chicago cost $197 and was between Cleveland (CLE) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $197.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Cleveland to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to Chicago, 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 Cleveland to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $298 and $298 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $297 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to Chicago, 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 Cleveland to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Cleveland to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Cleveland to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cleveland to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cleveland to Chicago

  • How can I move between the terminals at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)?

    If you’ll be arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) from CLE, there’s a road system linking the terminal and the secure area. You can easily move from one building to another via a pedestrian bridge after clearing with the security in the terminal building as you head to the concourse.

  • What are the family amenities at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Those arriving with kids at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) from CLE will find nursing suites for use at this property. You can locate them at the Rotunda in Terminal 3, and in Terminal 2, Concourse F. Also, they have sinks, chairs, and power sockets.

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Chicago from MDW?

    Downtown Chicago is approximately 11 miles from MDW. There are numerous public transportation options linking the two points. However, the best way to travel between the two points is via the Orange Line train which covers the stretch in about 20-25min.

  • Are there car rentals from O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Many rental car agencies are located at the O'Hare International Airport (ORD). From the arrival, head to Suite 830, or at Routes Car & Truck Rentals near Schiller Park to pick up your car. Book in advance to enjoy special rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cleveland to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to Chicago was $55 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Cleveland you will be using Cleveland Hopkins Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cleveland to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cleveland to Chicago?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cleveland to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $279 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 $298 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cleveland to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Cleveland with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $195 or less one-way and $336 or less round-trip.
  • Those traveling with kids via Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) should bear in mind that the facility offers designated suites for nursing and lactating moms. The rooms are centrally located across from B1 and provide privacy. Other amenities at this place include sinks, seats, and power sockets.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) has one Main Terminal with two levels and three Concourses: Concourses A, B, and C. There are walkways for travelers conveniently move from one terminal to the next. Plan to arrive at the airport early, at least 90min before departure for your bags to undergo a complete security screening.
  • Suppose you intend to fly out early in the morning via Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), consider sleeping in one of the various hotels that sit within easy reach of the airport. Typically, such facilities provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, enabling you to be at the airport just in time for your flight. Among the recommended hotels in this region are Sonesta Simply Suites Cleveland North Olmsted and Emerald Necklace Inn Bed and Breakfast.
  • If you need cash before you depart from CLE to Chicago, there are several ATMs to choose from. There are about nine Key Bank ATMs spread across this facility. For instance, in the Main Terminal, they’re adjacent to the south checkpoint, while in Concourse A they’re adjacent to Gate A-1.
  • Frontier Airlines allows passengers to bring their four-legged friends into the cabin. Such pets include cats, dogs, and rabbits. However, they must have valid health and vaccination certificates. Besides, you must restrain them in their lockers to prevent them from disturbing other passengers. Nevertheless, it might be helpful to check with the airline on their current pet policy.

Prefer to fly direct from Cleveland to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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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Direct returns

Chicago to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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 4 airlines serving from Cleveland to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cleveland to Chicago. 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 Cleveland to Chicago? 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 4272 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

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

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

It was a code share with Alaska - would have been great if I actually made it on the plane, claimed I didn’t have a ticket or a seat even thought I was checked in.

We’ve all seen the YouTube vids of out of control passengers. But this was an instance of a highly aggressive, bully flight attendant. Yelling in the face of a vet with PTSD who was texting their family. And no , we had not yet been instructed to put our phones in airplane mode. My suggestion is that you should pay whatever difference there is in order to avoid Frontier airlines. Additionally, after 3hrs trying to get customer service frontier offered a $25 voucher. I declined. This experience was so traumatic. To be verbally assaulted and abused by a flight attendant that has the power to say “boo” and I miss my flight ( which was to a family member’s funeral ). Frontier is unsafe and I cannot impress enough how much I discourage anyone ( esp those with any kind of disability like PTSD ) flying on Frontier.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Flight was late. Missed connecting in Denver. My new flight is more than 24 hours later and I have no room, vouchers, or compensation, and might also be bumped from the one tomorrow.

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

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

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

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