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2:07 pm - 6:30 amLAX-ORD
14h 23m1 stop
11:08 pm - 9:00 amORD-LAX
11h 52m1 stop
$75Spirit Airlines
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$80Spirit Airlines
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$108Frontier
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$198American Airlines
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$219United Airlines
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$99Southwest
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$169American Airlines
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$132Frontier
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$218Frontier
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$259Spirit Airlines
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$260Spirit Airlines
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$443United Airlines
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$445United Airlines
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$521Delta
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$533Southwest
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4h 25mnonstop
$542Southwest
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9h 02m1 stop
$672Delta
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4h 36mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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$101Spirit Airlines
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$116Spirit Airlines
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$123Spirit Airlines
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4h 34mnonstop
$154United Airlines
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$160Southwest
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4h 34mnonstop
$178American Airlines
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4h 34mnonstop
$184American Airlines
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4h 30mnonstop
$190Southwest
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4h 39mnonstop
$198United Airlines
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43h 32mnonstop
$272Amtrak
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Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago cost $84 and was between Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Los Angeles to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $157.

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

The average price of all 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays 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 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 January, where tickets cost $238 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $378 and $347 respectively.

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

The average 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 $427, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 168 days before departure.
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How 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 season

February

High season

July

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
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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

  • 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.

  • 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 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 $29 for a one-way ticket and $75 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, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Iberia 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 A320neo 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 $307 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $359 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.

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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 $170 or less one-way and $296 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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

Nonstop departures

Los Angeles to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

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Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 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 5227 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.3Boarding
8.1Comfort
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I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

6.0 GoodJavon, Oct 2024MSY - MDW
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I like that it was on time and the staff was friendly.

Can not wait for seating change to reduce the amount of pre boards - it’s disheartening the abuse. And then then deplaning

No space for our carryon and needed to check at plane before boarding !

Flight was ok. Boarding wasn’t fun. Flights were delayed by 12 minutes on each leg.

The flight was semi-full with enough space to spread out. Wonderful, smooth, and quick flight.

We boarded the flight and set two and a half hours on the jetway. Would have been better if they had not boarded us at all. Plane was hot and it was limited ability to access the restrooms or get a drink of water. Very unpleasant experience

The flight was great. We were not offered any beverages though. And there was no real turbulence, so not sure why.

I liked the boarding process with our loading group and numbers. I disliked that I couldn't guarantee our seats together. I didn't like that the Internet costs $8/ flight, but did love all the inflight options available through their app. I disliked no charging station at my seat for a 3+ hour flight.

Everything about our flight was good except for the boarding experience in Mexico. From checking in to boarding was a disaster for us even though our seats wasn't bad.

I think Southwest can offer a whole can of beverage instead of such a small cup

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

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

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

Quality of service and maintenance has declined since my last trip before COVID.

Flight delayed. They made no attempt to get our luggage to our connecting flight so I am without necessities after they begged me to check in my bag. Still dont have it.

The seats on the aircraft are like sitting in a rock. During the boarding process they recognize Active Duty Military, why don’t they recognize Retired Military. I’ve always preferred Delta, this flight confirmed why I still prefer Delta.

when you can say you don't remember being at any point upset during a flight, the airline is winning .

The staff was very friendly. The seats seemed quite small. Overall the flight was pleasant.

It was literally one of the worst travel experiences ever. My flight got delayed by over an hour and there was no communication of this from the gate staff. I realized it by checking the screen periodically. Once on board the flight attendants continued to serve alcohol to a man who was clearly already drunk and that was making a bunch of commotion. Never again will I fly United!

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

Seats were very uncomfortable. I paid extra for a seat with more leg room, the seat was no different than a seat at the back of the plane. Flight attendant was rude.

I did not enjoy continuously being lied to about the amount of time we would circle Chicago before deciding to redirect to Milwaukee. Then the amount of time we would sit on the ground in Milwaukee waiting for gas, or to take off again. Or the amount of time it would then take to get to Chicago again, or sit on the runway waiting for a gate. The whole time continuously hopefully we would make our connecting flight that kept getting delayed as well. Only to scramble and miss it. Enough with the BS. Tell me the truth. "Sorry, things are backed up and your probably not going to make your flight. You should rebook on the next flight now rather than wait." You'll never hear those words from an airline. Speaking of which. If the flight has been redirected and/or is seriously delayed, how about making the WiFi free for everyone so they get to rebooking and reserving hotel rooms while still in the air. You've inconvenienced me already and now you want me to pay $20 for Internet so I can try to make other plans. Absolutely disgusting!

WiFi was down so no entertainment and I could not work either. The flight was Very turbulent at the end (the last 20 min felt like an eternity) I appreciated the pilot for getting us there safely. The flight attending in first class was kind and attentive to everyone.

The A321(?) model of the flight for 5+hrs has no seat back screens. Getting the american airlines wifi experience to watch movies on your own devices is not the same.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Purchasing tickets on their website is upsetting, they take the consumer for a ride...I wanted 2 tickets for me and my friend but we only had one carry on between the two of us. It was impossible to only pay for one - I had to pay for 2 carry ons and blew $50! Shame on their sleazy business practices! The seats in the airplane are shockingly uncomfortable! In the future I will only fly Spirit if I have no other reasonably priced choice. The flight and the crew were good. But still: Go Southwest Airlines!!!

Terrible. Rude flight attendants. Uncomfortable seats. Nickel and dime every service. No in flight entertainment. First and last time to fly spirit.

Way better than I expected. The plane was so clean- the seats seemed brand new; although not super comfortable as they were lightly cushioned.. The crew helped me lift my bags up to the overhead bin which not many airlines do. I knew there would not be internet or food/snacks but you could buy some if you wanted .

Spirit airlines is very bad airline staff doesnt know how to treat passangers they didnt allow us in the flight we reached 45 minutes ago from flight departure but they denied nd said you are late Very disappointed i never reccomend spirit airlines

They charge you for everything. Even water. They accepted my dog as a service dog in my reservation. Then they asked for a DOT form that was impossible to provide. I had to pay $175 for my service to fly with me, that would protect me from death if I ate peanuts. They did not however, serve peanuts on the plane.

Traveling on Spirit Airlines was awful. It was by far the worst airline we ever traveled on. There is no food service at all unless you paid for it. Even a cuppa coffee or a water was $5 . I’ve never been in a seat so close to the one in front of me. There was literally 10-12 inches from my face to the seat back in front of me. We actually all had to laugh at the size of the tray table. Never see a tray table so small, and I don’t even see the point of it. By booking through Spirit, but after I paid for checked luggage, water, coffee, I would’ve been better off going with our usual airline where everything was included. It actually would’ve been cheaper and way more comfortable. We joked that we were actually surprised they didn’t give us tokens just to use the bathroom. My daughter even knows she would never travel on Spirit again, and she’s not high maintenance at all. Aweful

Flight kept being delayed on airport board without any announcement. We were delayed almost 2 hours. Finally boarded and we had no pilots so we sat on a hot plane with screaming kids and no pilots for 40 minutes. Finally he came aboard and did paperwork for 10 minutes before we took off. No apologies or any explanations or even excuses from ANY staff in the entire process. Worst experience ever on the ground and the air I have had.

Delays delays and more delays in both LAX and San Jose. And then I said something else flight was supposed to arrive in Portland at 12:04 but didn't land until 2:30 PM which made me late for my appointment.

My flight was uncomfortable and crammed. There were no pockets to store things, I couldn’t move my seat back slightly. Beverages including soda cost extra. My husband flew on another spirit airline flight, which was delayed a total of 48 hours, only to be canceled.

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

Staff members pretty horrible when boarding. No care for customers

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

Long lines, rude staff, everything that's offered you have to pay for.

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

Literally everything could have been better. Why are the planes always late?

I didn't like anything about the flight It was my first time and definitely my last time boarding a frontier flight. Their counter agents need training and they need to learn to communicate regularly and respectfully

The last time I flew Frontier was in the 1960s when it was a “real” airline. We flew this time because of the price & schedule. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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