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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$211
Typical prices: $401-$209
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Cheapest non-stop
$211
Typical prices: $392-$201
American Airlines
Thu 8/13Sat 8/15
LAX - ORD • Non-stop
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Southwest free carry-on adds value; United Economy Plus gives up to 6 inches more legroom.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; United offers free messaging on most flights.
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-CHI)

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

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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11:55 pm - 5:55 am
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MDW
4h 00mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:05 pm
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LAX
4h 15mnonstop
$211Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:46 pm - 11:48 pm
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ORD
4h 02mnonstop
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7:25 am - 9:50 am
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LAX
4h 25mnonstop
$211Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:30 am - 4:10 pm
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MDW
6h 40m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 1:05 pm
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LAX
5h 40m
1 stop
$212Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:27 pm - 5:00 am
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ORD
12h 33m
1 stop
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9:07 pm - 11:43 pm
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4h 36mnonstop
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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5:46 pm - 11:48 pm
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4h 02mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 12:41 am
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8h 16m
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$214Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:45 am - 2:45 pm
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6h 00m
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8:45 pm - 11:05 pm
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4h 20mnonstop
$214Southwest
Mon, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 15
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11:59 pm - 6:17 am
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ORD
4h 18mnonstop
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9:13 pm - 11:57 pm
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4h 44mnonstop
$216Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:45 pm - 8:38 am
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6h 53m
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7:13 pm - 11:52 pm
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6h 39m
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$217Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:59 pm - 8:30 am
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6h 31m
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7:45 am - 12:37 pm
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6h 52m
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$217Delta
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$219Frontier
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chicago departing in September.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago costs $223 on the route between Los Angeles (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 6% cheaper than other Los Angeles-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Los Angeles, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, 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 September, where tickets cost $266 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $563 and $490 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 $417, 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, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on United Airlines, ORD and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% 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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Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Los Angeles to Chicago 
FrancisFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
Sep 2024
Check the weather, or bring a. Raincoat! Being from sunny California, I forget it isn’t always sunshine in other states!
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May 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was $104 for a one-way ticket and $211 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, with SkyTeam 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 Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $355 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $499 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $211 or less one-way and $386 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.

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Los Angeles Los Angeles to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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American Airlines,Delta,Frontier, +2 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the 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 4255 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

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.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

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.

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.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

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 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

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

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.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

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

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

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

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