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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $216-$427
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Cheapest non-stop
$216
Typical prices: $197-$427
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl (DTW-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl 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 Detroit to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:00 am - 8:08 pm
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ORD
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1:59 pm - 1:04 am
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10h 05m
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$157Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
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15h 08m
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8:05 am - 5:22 pm
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8h 17m
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$182Frontier
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 28
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27h 44m
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7:45 am - 1:07 pm
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28h 22m
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$185Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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10:18 am - 12:50 pm
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27h 32m
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8:05 am - 5:22 pm
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8h 17m
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$189Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:30 am - 4:32 pm
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$192JetBlue
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
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$193JetBlue
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1
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3:25 pm - 11:51 am
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6:20 am - 8:02 pm
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$195Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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27h 32m
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$198Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 22
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$200Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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9h 05m
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11:06 am - 12:24 am
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12h 18m
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$201Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to O'Hare Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $290 and $454 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $157 on Frontier (Aug 22-Aug 24).

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $194 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $503 and $378 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

No, with an average price for the route of $430, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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

 
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January

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$113
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Flight from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

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

  • What are the common layover options for Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    There are several direct flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport. Connecting flights with a single layover en route are also available. The layover cities for connecting flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport vary according to airline. American Airlines offer most of the connecting flights on this route with a common stop in Charlotte Douglas (CLT), Washington (DCA), or New York (LGA).

  • Which airlines offer unaccompanied minor services from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare?

    American Airlines offers one of the best unaccompanied minor services for kids flying alone from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare. The service is mandatory for kids aged 5-14 and optional for those between 15 and 17. You will be charged about $150 for this service. American Airlines requires a copy of the child's birth certificate, your government-issued photo ID with your current residence, and the phone number, name, address, and name of the adult receiving the child at the destination airport.

  • Do airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport assist passengers with special needs?

    Airlines flying from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare assist passengers with special needs. Each airline flying on this route, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, runs a wheelchair assistance program. Through the program, passengers with reduced mobility can request wheelchairs to help them get through the airports. The airlines also have airport attendants who will help you through the gate areas and when boarding or disembarking. You can also request special assistance if you have a developmental, cognitive, vision, or hearing disability. Most airlines will need notice and approval at least 48 hours before your flight if you're bringing a service animal.

  • Is there public transportation from Chicago O'Hare to Downtown?

    Yes. The CTA Blue Line train offers direct transit from Chicago ORD to Downtown Chicago 24/7. The train departs the airport every 5 to 15 minutes. You can catch the train from the airport’s station on the Lower Level. From Terminals 1, 2, and 3, use the pedestrian tunnel and follow the 'Trains for City' signs to get to the station. From Terminal 4, you need to ride on the complimentary shuttle to T1 first, then follow the same route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $113 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $310 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $328 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Detroit to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

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

    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 O'Hare Airport from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $237 or less one-way and $477 or less round-trip.
  • Book American Airlines or United Airlines if you want more direct flight options from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). ORD is a hub for these two airlines. Thus, they schedule more flights to ORD, including nonstop flights.
  • Consider booking American Airlines to fly with a pet from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport. The airline welcomes pets like small dogs and cats to fly in the cabin. However, the pet should be placed in a soft-sided kennel measuring 18 x 11x 11 inches. The combined weight of the pet and carrier should be at most 20 lbs.
  • Flights from Detroit to Chicago O’Hare Airport depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). DTW is the primary airport serving Detroit Metropolitan Area. It also serves Greater Toledo and Windsor, Ontario.
  • Consider flying with First Class with Delta Air Lines when flying from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O’Hare Airport. DTW hosts Delta Sky Hub, which you can access free as an Elite/Business/Elite flyer with the airline.
  • Take your kids to the Children's Play Area at DTW before flying to Chicago ORD. The play areas are near Gates C6, B20, A8, and A18 in McNamara Terminal.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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 Detroit to O'Hare Intl? 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8494 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Jun 2026
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

The plane was very warm the entire time, despite my vents being open. Additionally, we didn't have internet on our personal devices

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

long flights are never truly comfortable but the airline did their best. crew was great and the flight was safe.

The captain was amazing and kept us informed throughout that there would be some rough air. The flight also got delayed but we were able to actually leave on time, which was great.

The staff did not do a good job of getting everyone boarded quickly, so we missed our take off window and had to sit on the tarmac for 20+ min waiting for our turn. The plan was old. Pockets on the back of seats were torn and tearing off. One of the attendants was rude-she would ask a question but he walking away before you finished answering so she kept getting our drink orders wrong.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

The seats on this flight weren’t as comfortable as we had expected. Even leaned back these seats left us feeling crappy in our backs. Also we had to use our own tablets for movies, but nothing in the seats in front of us to hold the tablets up.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

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

Some sort of compensation for missing work because of a cancelled flight that was United’s fault

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

Take this flight regularly. Every single week same thing. Departure delayed. Make up some time in the air. Land at ORD and then wait for gate in "L" concourse Terminal 3 for 30-40 min-which yields a very delayed final arrival. Plus I get to taxi around and see every runway and drive over the bridge (IFKYK) over the expressway 2-4 times in most cases. Change the sched of incoming plane/work with FAA to improve traffic flow at ORD/change the timing of these flights. Whatever it takes. But do better.

- flight was delayed several hours due to weather (understandable) - flight delayed further and we were told by attendants "we are not sure where the pilots are but they are on their way" as we have to find different pilots for the flight - announcements over the PA were somewhat unprofessional by the attendants, seems they need more training and were not reading off the script. They showed their young age and immaturity in their communications with the passengers. They were not clear and lacked professional communication language. - going from a hub to hub we were also parked at the tarmac at ohare for an additional hour and kept being told "few more minutes". Please just let the passengers know the real wait time instead of hiding the truth. We understand there is traffic and weather delays, but we just want transparency. There are several logistics of our lives that revolve around what the attendants and pilots are sharing with us but they are not being transparant.

Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

Nothing, I wont be flying American Airlines again and will not be recommending anyone to fly American Airlines. It was the worst experience flying I've ever had.

My luggage was not sent with us. Not sure if this is Envoy Air responsibility but that was a very BAD experience

The planes can use an actual cleaning. The armrest and seats do not appear to be cleaned on this one and most other planes.

I had first class itinerary, yet they put me boarding group 5! I spoke with the gate agent though, and she let me board in Group 1 like I should have been assigned. Would've liked water

The entertainment box wasn’t working. The food was mediocre. The fruit was warm. The tiny salad was good. The champagne wasn’t cold. I really expected more from First Class.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

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

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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