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12:41 am - 6:42 amLAX-ORD
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6:59 pm - 9:30 pmORD-LAX
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4:46 pm - 11:05 pmLAX-ORD
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$110Frontier
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11:25 am - 5:25 pmLAX-MDW
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$221Southwest
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
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6:13 am - 8:25 amORD-LAX
4h 12mnonstop
$225American Airlines
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11:10 pm - 5:15 amLAX-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 4:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 30mnonstop
$225Southwest
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12:50 am - 7:02 amLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:01 amORD-LAX
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$229American Airlines
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12:08 am - 6:20 amLAX-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
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$246United Airlines
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United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United offers free messaging on most flights, with additional Wi-Fi options for purchase.

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LAX terminals are connected airside, allowing easy navigation without exiting security. Allocate extra time for long walks between gates.

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Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable 45-minute ride, avoiding traffic delays.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago cost $152 and was between Los Angeles (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD). The average price for a return flight for this route is $152.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $246 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $335 and $334 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles 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 $364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Los Angeles to Chicago flight

When planning a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, there are several strategies that can help you save money. Generally, Tuesdays and the month of January offer the lowest average prices.

Route Choice: Opt for flights that land at Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD) for the cheapest fares.

Booking Time: Book your flight at least 30 days in advance to get the best deals.

Airline Selection: Allegiant Air generally offers the cheapest flights for this route.

Flight Type: Direct flights are significantly cheaper than flights with one stop.

Route Selection: The cheapest route is from Los Angeles to Chicago Greater Rockford.

Flight Type: Direct flights are generally cheaper than those with a layover.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$44
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago

  • How can I get around Los Angeles Airport?

    LAX is a large international hub with nine terminals. However, getting around the airport is hassle-free thanks to the accessible walkways and the free airport shuttles that offer terminal to terminal transit. They operate from the terminals to the Economy Parking Lot and the employee parking lots. The shuttles are available on the Arrivals at the PINK LAX Shuttle stops.

  • What assistance is given to special needs passengers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has special assistance services that ensure special needs passengers traveling through the airport get equal access to their programs and activities. Each airline operating in ORD offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers can make reservations for this service through their airlines. It also provides a changing facility with a shower, restroom and other ADA facilities for passengers with additional needs. The facility is located near Gate F3 in Terminal 2. All the other restrooms within the airport are also wheelchair-accessible.

  • If I am taking my pet to Chicago, is there a pet relief area at the airport?

    Los Angeles Airport offers eleven pet relief stations, three of which are located outside the terminal for use before heading through security.

  • If I do not want to make the drive into downtown Chicago, is there a good hotel near Chicago O'Hare International?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is located right at the airport and is the only hotel located on the airport grounds. This hotel includes a walkway to the terminals that is completely enclosed, an expansive fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, full-service locker room, two restaurants, a sports bar and room service.

  • What airlines have the most eco-friendly flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    About 1,264 kg of CO2 is emitted per passenger on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. However, Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier offer some of the most eco-friendly flights on this route, emitting about 30% to 33% less carbon than their competitors flying the same route. To fly more sustainably, take direct flights from any major airline. These direct flights are more sustainable than the flights with stops en route.

  • What is the fastest way to get from downtown Los Angeles to the Los Angeles Airport?

    A great option to get to Los Angeles Airport from all over the Los Angeles area is the FlyAway shuttle. This shuttle runs to and from a variety of points in the Los Angeles area to all terminals at the airport. The cost for a one-way fare for the FlyAway is $9.75.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Chicago from Chicago Midway Airport?

    Probably the most cost-effective and usually quickest way is on the classic Chicago "L" train. Just grab the Orange Line train and make the trip to downtown Chicago in roughly 20–25 minutes.

  • What are the parking options at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    If you need a place to store your vehicle during your trip to Chicago, LAX has you covered. It offers multiple onsite parking options, whether you need a space for just an overnight stay or longer-term. Central Terminal Airport Parking is available at all terminals. These lots are free for the first 15 minutes. LAX's Economy Parking Lot E is located at a satellite lot a short drive from the airport. Free airport shuttles offer transit between this lot and the Central Terminal. Additionally, LAX collaborates with other surrounding lots to ensure the offsite parking options are safe and convenient for the passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was $44 for a one-way ticket and $89 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Los Angeles. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $346 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $324 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $318 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers with time on their hands before flights from Los Angeles to Chicago can build their own burger at Built Custom Burgers, located in Terminal 2 of Los Angeles Airport. Just head up to the counter, place your order, and watch them build your burger before your eyes as you call the shots on all the toppings you want.
  • Travelers on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago with some time to kill before their trip can find a relaxing place to pass the time at the American Airlines Admiral's Club. The three locations at Los Angeles Airport are in Terminal 4, Terminal 5 and the American Eagle Commuter Terminal. Admiral's Club members and most first and business class passengers can enjoy the lounge at no cost, and, even if you are not in that group, you can purchase a day pass to the club for $59.
  • If the kids are along for the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, why not take them to the LAX Beach, located in the International Terminal? This is an interactive play area for kids that will not only keep them entertained before your flight, but will educate and enlighten them as well.
  • ORD offers duty-free stores ideal for stocking your essentials before leaving the airport. These stores sell various products ranging from apparel to cosmetics to electronics and other travel accessories. They are in Concourse B and C IN Terminal 1, Concourse F in Terminal 2 and Concourse K in Terminal 3.
  • If you are in the mood for an upscale ride from Chicago O'Hare International after your flight, Echo Limousine offers an eight-passenger stretch limousine to downtown Chicago for around $120.
  • Los Angeles to Chicago flights arrive at either ORD or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). If your destination is downtown Chicago, it would be ideal to fly into MDW as it is closer to the region.
  • Most major airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago operate nonstop flights. However, one-stop flights are also available. The common layover options for these flights are Dallas, Las Vegas, and Fort Lauderdale.
  • A popular means of travel after flights from Los Angeles to Chicago is to head curbside and grab an Uber. Riders requesting a ride from Chicago Midway Airport should set their pickup location as the arrivals level adjacent to the baggage claim area. The cost for the trip to downtown Chicago is between $20 and $30.
  • If you’re a nursing mother traveling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you can use the mother's rooms for nursing your infant. These facilities provide a quiet and comfortable space to breast pump, feed or nurse your kid. They are located on every terminal and are equipped with comfortable chairs, soft lighting, changing surface, electrical outlets and sinks.
  • If you need cash or currency exchange services before flying out, use the ATMs and currency exchange counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Bank of America operates ATMs in every terminal. ICE Currency Exchange counters are available at the Departure Level in every terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

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Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

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.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

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

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

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

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

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.

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

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

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

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

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

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

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

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

Terrible. 1st and last flight on Spirit. Check in process was a nightmare. Despite arriving 1.6 hours before flight we had to be pulled from the ridiculously long line to “self check” our bags which took 10 min and required assistance. Seats are very uncomfortable , don’t move, no pockets, no entertainment, no wifi Basically like taking a time capsule back to the 70s. No thank you.

Arrived at 3:45am & found a long line where Spirit employees were standing at the counter but no one was working. Worried if I’d make the flight. Line started moving about 4:15 and got to check my bag at 4:30, realize my flight was at 5:25. Lines thru security were long, got to flight and walked right on. Spirit was cheapest when selected but not after $70/bag and $30/seat - extra $200.

Over 2 hour delay due to “weather” but all other flights were taking off with no issues. We felt lied to the entire time as well.

LA to Seattle was a smooth process. Seattle to LA was delayed more Than 6hrs

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

After waiting several minutes to be acknowledged by 3 employees on their phones, was told we had missed our flight because the doors were closed at that literal moment. Had they given any actual service or help while we were standing there we would have been on with time to spare. More than 10 people were turned away in this fashion claiming there was no way they could let us on the plane, even though it was still sitting connected to the terminal. After the desk agents let us know they didn't care about the situation we were forced to pay more than twice the price of our original tickets as no credits were given for the price of the "missed" flight. And the icing on the cake was after being treated poorly, fleeced for another few hundred dollars for new tickets? We waited on the next plane for 25 minutes passed the "doors closed" time, letting almost an extra dozen passengers on board. You're company has lazy, disinterested employees and your lack of any real help will ensure this was the first and last time we fly Frontier. Awful.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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