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$181 Find Cheap Flights from Hartford to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$356
Typical prices: $294-$184
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BDL - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$181
Typical prices: $342-$478
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Tue 6/30
BDL - MDW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Hartford to Chicago (BDL-CHI)

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

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 2:55 pm
BDL
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MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 4:15 pm
MDW
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BDL
2h 05mnonstop
$356Southwest
Wed, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 1
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12:29 pm - 10:37 am
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RFD
23h 08m
2 stops
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9:05 am - 9:53 pm
RFD
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BDL
11h 48m
1 stop
$357Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25
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4:55 pm - 6:44 pm
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ORD
2h 49mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 9:33 pm
ORD
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BDL
2h 23mnonstop
$357United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 7:40 pm
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MDW
2h 20mnonstop
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6:05 am - 2:45 pm
MDW
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BDL
7h 40m
2 stops
$357Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:00 am - 11:51 am
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MDW
5h 51m
1 stop
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10:54 am - 6:05 pm
MDW
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BDL
6h 11m
1 stop
$358Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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9:43 am - 1:08 pm
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ORD
4h 25m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:51 pm
ORD
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BDL
5h 31m
1 stop
$358Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22
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12:12 pm - 1:57 pm
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ORD
2h 45mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 10:58 pm
ORD
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BDL
2h 23mnonstop
$359United Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 7
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1:42 pm - 11:27 pm
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ORD
10h 45m
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12:44 am - 12:47 pm
ORD
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BDL
11h 03m
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$360Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
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7:15 am - 9:05 am
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ORD
2h 50mnonstop
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7:04 pm - 10:26 pm
ORD
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BDL
2h 22mnonstop
$361American Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Sat, Jul 18
Frontier Logo
12:27 pm - 11:10 pm
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ORD
11h 43m
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12:44 am - 12:47 pm
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11h 03m
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$366Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hartford to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Hartford to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Hartford to Chicago departing in August.

What is the cheapest Hartford to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Hartford to Chicago costs $353 on the route between Hartford (BDL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Hartford (BDL) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 3% cheaper than other Hartford-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Hartford (BDL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Hartford 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 Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Hartford to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Hartford 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 Hartford to Chicago is April, where tickets cost $86 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $252 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Hartford 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 $434, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hartford to Chicago

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$181
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Hartford to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Hartford to Chicago

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

  • Does BDL International Airport offer services to pets?

    Yes. The airport has three pet relief areas. The areas have two different locations: two at the terminal building and the other at Terminal three. You can carry your pet as you travel. Your pet must remain in his carrier whenever you are in the terminal.

  • Are there services for the disabled at BDL International Airport?

    Yes. Persons with special needs are expected to communicate before their day of travel for the services to be availed. There are wheelchairs that the disabled can be used while at the airport before departing. There are also special lifts for commuter aircraft access.

  • Does Midway International Airport have nursing rooms?

    Yes. The nursing rooms are located in Concourse C near USO Lounge. In these rooms, mothers can easily breastfeed their babies since there is no disruption from other travelers. Mothers can also pump milk for their babies for future use when they have already left the room.

  • Are their family services at O'Hare International Airport?

    Yes. There is a lounge for families located at Terminal 2. It has a space designed for children to play. The amenities available for kids to play with include toys, funhouse mirrors, climbing structures, and airport video games. The children can use all the things available within the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Hartford to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Hartford to Chicago was $181 for a one-way ticket and $356 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Hartford to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of Hartford you will be using Hartford Bradley 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 Hartford to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Hartford to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Hartford to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Hartford to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $391 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $432 or less round-trip.
  • Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL) offers parking facilities to travelers. There is no specific procedure needed for parking. No reservation is also needed for one to park. You are allowed to park on arrival. The parking locations include Express Lot 1, Economy Lot 2, and economy lot 4. All the parking lots have varying rates, depending on the duration you are to park at the airport.
  • BDL International Airport has lounges where you can have some rest before you depart from the airport. Escape Lounges is accessible by all the travelers departing from the airport to enjoy the facilities. It offers complimentary access to American Express Platinum and Delta SkyMiles. To access the lounge, you only need a member's card.
  • BDL International Airport has a mothers' nursing lounge where they can freely feed their babies without interference. It is easier and more comfortable for the mother to take care of their children in the nursing room. It is located next to the CNBC store. It also has a changing table where the mother can change diapers for the baby. The airport also has a power outlet for the mothers who use electric pumps.
  • O'Hare International airport (ORD) in Chicago has a business center for travelers who are on a business vacation. There are meeting rooms where you can meet with your partners and discuss. It also offers fax, copying, packaging, and shipping services. A business traveler can connect to other partners online because the place has free internet access.
  • Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago has car rental facilities that they offer travelers on arrival. A traveler is allowed to rent a car to use for a given period once they have arrived at the airport. The service is offered at fair prices that every traveler in need can access.

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Direct departures

Hartford Bradley Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Hartford Bradley Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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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

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hartford to Chicago

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

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

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

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!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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