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1:20 pm - 8:03 pmDTW-ORD
7h 43m1 stop
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7:32 am - 8:59 pmORD-DTW
12h 27m1 stop
$118Spirit Airlines
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mar., juin 10 - sam., juin 21
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1:43 pm - 8:55 amDTW-ORD
20h 12m1 stop
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9:14 pm - 3:22 pmORD-DTW
17h 08m2 stops
$155Spirit Airlines
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mer., mai 14 - ven., mai 16
Delta Logo
8:40 pm - 9:00 pmDTW-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 12:49 pmORD-DTW
1h 19mnonstop
$179Delta
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12:15 pm - 12:28 pmDTW-MDW
1h 13mnonstop
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9:16 am - 11:26 amMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$179Delta
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sam., mai 24 - dim., mai 25
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 11:10 pmDTW-MDW
5h 45m1 stop
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10:05 am - 12:15 pmMDW-DTW
1h 10mnonstop
$209Southwest
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mar., juin 3 - mer., juin 4
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 7:46 amDTW-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 4:48 pmORD-DTW
1h 28mnonstop
$213United Airlines
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mar., juin 3 - lun., juin 9
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 11:44 amDTW-ORD
1h 27mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 2:44 pmORD-DTW
5h 39m1 stop
$215American Airlines
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sam., mai 24 - mar., mai 27
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 10:00 pmDTW-MDW
6h 25m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-DTW
8h 10m2 stops
$215Southwest
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ven., mai 30 - mar., juin 3
American Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 12:18 pmDTW-ORD
5h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:52 pmORD-DTW
1h 22mnonstop
$216American Airlines
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sam., mai 24 - dim., mai 25
United Airlines Logo
6:09 pm - 6:35 pmDTW-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 4:48 pmORD-DTW
1h 28mnonstop
$243United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Chicago

 
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Qatar Airways

Qatar's Economy includes a free checked bag and seatback TV.


Qatar's Wi-Fi may have blackout zones; set expectations accordingly.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and early boarding.


Delta provides free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Spirit offers low fares with optional add-ons like carry-on and checked bags.


Upgrade to Big Front Seat for extra legroom and comfort on Spirit flights.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and free drinks.


Download AA app for in-flight entertainment on personal devices.

Southwest

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


Check in 24 hours before to improve Southwest boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
United Airlines

United offers Economy Plus seats with up to six inches more legroom.


United's Wi-Fi allows free messaging; streaming costs extra.

Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering parking deals and shuttle services, saving time and hassle before your flight.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
ORD

The CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from ORD to downtown Chicago, taking about 45 minutes and costing $5 one-way.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

The CTA Orange Line offers a direct route from MDW to downtown Chicago, taking about 25-30 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago cost $127 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 $127.

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost $98 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $275 and $269 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $519, 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?

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, 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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 Detroit to Chicago flights

  • Is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport child friendly?

    If you are traveling through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport with children, pass by any of the multiple play areas located in the airport where they can burn off their energy. The play areas are situated close to gates A8, A18, B20, C6, and D16 at the Evans Terminal. Furthermore, the airport provides nine nursing rooms in the North Terminal and McNamara Terminal for nursing mothers, each of which has electrical outlets, a counter, sink, and comfortable seating.

  • How do I get downtown Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport?

    Detroit’s public transit system allows you to easily get from downtown Detroit to the airport in less than an hour using the SMART-operated Line 261 bus, which you can board at the Michigan + Cass station. Alternatively, if you have a lot of luggage or would like to take less time, take a taxi, rideshare service, or drive to the airport, which will take less than 30min to travel the 18-mile journey.

  • What parking facilities are available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport provides passengers with multiple affordable and convenient parking options that include short-term parking, long-term parking, and valet parking. The long-term parking lots are the more affordable options, while valet parking is expensive and most convenient. The airport also provides eight electric vehicle charging stations at both the McNamara Deck and Big Blue Deck, and two stations at the South Cell Phone Lot.

  • Which is the best airport to fly into in Chicago to access disability services?

    If you would like to make use of accessibility services upon your arrival in Chicago, consider flying to Midway International Airport. The airport is the less busy of the main airports serving Chicago, which ensures there will be less foot traffic. Midway International Airport is wheelchair accessible, with the airport providing accessible restrooms and conveniently located elevators with raised numerals and Braille.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago was $58 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Delta, American Airlines, Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Chicago are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $201 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $177 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Detroit with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $143 or less one-way and $283 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW), it is recommended that you arrive at the airport at least 90min before your scheduled time of departure for local flights to allow you enough time to check in and go through all necessary TSA security checks.
  • When flying into Chicago you have the option to choose from either of the two major international airports serving the city: Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • If you would want to access lounge facilities upon arrival in Chicago, choose to fly to O’Hare International Airport, which has more lounge facilities than Midway International Airport. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5 and outside security at Terminal 2.
  • Head over to the cots provided throughout Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport if you find yourself stranded either due to flight cancellations or bad weather. The cots are limited in supply and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • For an unforgettable airport experience, make sure to visit the light tunnel that connects the McNamara Terminal and Concourses A and B/C, as well as the water feature in Terminal A of the McNamara Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

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 crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. 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 aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

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 trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

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.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

The flight attendant spilled ice all down my leg and all over my suede boots and didn’t even apologize or anything. They just gave me a look like “what?!” Incredibly rude and dismissive. I saw them roll their eyes at other guests and even once yell at a lady with a baby.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

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

Flight was on time It was a good flight overall

Check in at dtw was understaffed and chaotic. Flight itself was smooth. Airplane seats seemed newly upholstered and comfortable, flight attendants attentive.

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

More groups for smother boarding, I didnt have any food. and there was no entertainment

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

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