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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $200-$372
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Cheapest non-stop
$205
Typical prices: $243-$430
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Thu 8/6Thu 8/13
EWR - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Newark to O'Hare Intl (EWR-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Newark to O'Hare Intl 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 Newark to O'Hare Intl

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
7:22 am - 9:05 am
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ORD
2h 43mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:49 pm
ORD
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2h 09mnonstop
$205American Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 12:25 pm
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ORD
2h 45mnonstop
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6:42 am - 10:00 am
ORD
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EWR
2h 18mnonstop
$206American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:48 am - 8:37 am
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2h 49mnonstop
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10:11 am - 1:30 pm
ORD
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2h 19mnonstop
$207American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:48 am - 8:37 am
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ORD
2h 49mnonstop
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9:40 am - 12:49 pm
ORD
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2h 09mnonstop
$208American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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1:23 pm - 6:59 pm
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ORD
6h 36m
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6:40 am - 3:24 pm
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7h 44m
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$209Delta
Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 30
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5:30 am - 7:15 am
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ORD
2h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 10:00 am
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2h 18mnonstop
$211American Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 17
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8:19 pm - 10:06 pm
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ORD
2h 47mnonstop
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9:30 pm - 12:53 am
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2h 23mnonstop
$212United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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8:00 am - 9:45 am
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ORD
2h 45mnonstop
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3:38 pm - 10:46 pm
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6h 08m
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$214United Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 11
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5:30 am - 7:15 am
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2h 45mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 4:30 pm
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2h 20mnonstop
$216American Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 14
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8:19 pm - 10:06 pm
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2h 47mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:12 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport back to Newark Liberty Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $395 and $349 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 $360, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Newark to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Newark to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Newark to O'Hare Intl 
StephenFlew with United AirlinesJan 2025
Don't bring a carry on roller bag. It won't fit. They will gate check it. It will take forever.
yvgeniFlew with United AirlinesJan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination

FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Where can you get assistance at EWR airport?

    Passengers who run into issues, including missing airline connections, flight delays, and lost luggage, can get assistance from Travelers Aid at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The information desks are manned by a core group of committed volunteers who can assist visitors with information on any questions they may have regarding the airport.

  • Are there food and drinks at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    Numerous excellent options for grab-and-go, fast-casual, sit-down eating and beverages are available at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). For passengers who want a place to drink, more than 60 top-notch wines are available by glass and bottle at Oeno Wine Bar. More than 150 different whiskeys are available at Proof Whiskey Bar. Nearly 50 different domestic and international brews are offered at Caps Beer Garden. Additionally, Tacquila provides more than 200 distinct tequilas.

  • Which flight options do I have on this route?

    Passengers traveling from Newark to Chicago O'Hare have many flight options to consider. The journey is often not long. Airlines that fly directly from EWR to ORD include British Airways, American Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Iberia, Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways. We recommend that passengers compare the prices and services that meet their needs.

  • How can you get your lost items at Chicago O'Hare international airport?

    For passengers who lose items at Chicago O'Hare, the location of the item's loss will determine who to contact for lost and found assistance. Contact your airline if you misplaced anything in the check-in area, at the gate, or aboard the aircraft. For items lost in other places within the airport, you can speak with the appropriate department.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $103 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Newark Liberty Airport airport is called Newark and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $347 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty Airport and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport from Newark Liberty Airport 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 Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $210 or less one-way and $297 or less round-trip.
  • For passengers who want to leave their vehicle at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), several parking options are available, including short-term parking close to the terminals, long-term parking in the Economy Lot, and a middle option at the P4 parking garage, with electric vehicle charging stations and convenient access to the AirTrain system. Each parking lot offers a range of payment options, but cash payments are not accepted.
  • For passengers with disabilities, Terminal C has specially made electric carts. During operational hours, your airline can provide you with one of these carts upon request to help you get from the check-in area to the ticket desk and finally to the departure gate.
  • Passengers with extra time at EWR airport can pamper themselves at the eco-friendly Departure Spa. Services offered include massages, pedicures, manicures, facials and chair massages.
  • Take your four-legged companion for a potty break on arrival at Chicago O'Hare international airport (ORD). The pet relief areas are located at lower levels outside door 1A of terminal 1, door 2E of terminal 2, Rotunda of terminal 3, and 5B of terminal 5.
  • Chicago O'Hare international airport is a family-friendly airport. The airport provides nursing mothers a private place to nurse and care for their babies. The nursing rooms are located opposite gate B10. The airport has unisex family restrooms n terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Newark to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Newark to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Newark

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Newark to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8455 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Jun 2026
LAX - ORD
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

long flights are never truly comfortable but the airline did their best. crew was great and the flight was safe.

The captain was amazing and kept us informed throughout that there would be some rough air. The flight also got delayed but we were able to actually leave on time, which was great.

The staff did not do a good job of getting everyone boarded quickly, so we missed our take off window and had to sit on the tarmac for 20+ min waiting for our turn. The plan was old. Pockets on the back of seats were torn and tearing off. One of the attendants was rude-she would ask a question but he walking away before you finished answering so she kept getting our drink orders wrong.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Boarding was great, and the crew were very friendly. The seats must have been a bit on the older side and you could feel some of the seat components through the padding. Also, the plugs did not work on the row's entertainment screen or charging ports. Checked bag was transferred for connecting flight, and we appreciated how early we had the connecting gate information.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

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.

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

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

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

Extreme weather delays. Missed my flight to France and I ended up leaving the plane.

Great flight. The captain did a great job of minimizing some minor turbulence and in general it was a smooth flight. Early departure and early arrival at destination. Great service.

I am very disappointed with american. We have flown American airlines numerous times, as well as other airlines and never had such an experience. My son's flight for Sunday afternoon was cancelled around 11 am. We were told not to do anything bec AA would. After an hour of not seeing a change in his flight status. I called AA. I was on hold for half hour then opted for a call back. That call back never came. So I called again, in meantime I started looking online at my options. No flights were leaving that day from AA. But other airlines were flying out. We needed our son in Chicago asap.i kept calling AA for a callback, but never received one. Finally i called back later in the afternoon and a representative answered the call. She told me there were no flights out till Tuesday morning. I asked how this is possible, I had seen flights from AA and other airlines leaving Monday. She said she checked all NYC airports and there were no AA flights till Tuesday AM. Then I asked about getting on another airline. She responded i would be responsible for that. When I asked how AA would reimburse. She became nasty and told me AA has not responsibility to reimburse anything they will put me in a flight for Tuesday morning. When i explained he must be there Monday by 8am, she told me there's nothing to do and practically hung up. At that point I just asked her to book the Tuesday morning flight. I had this experience with other airlines, cancelled due to weather and they and their reps were much more helpful. Either way Tuesday morning flight was delayed as well. Over an hour! I expect more from AA.

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

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.

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.

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

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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