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Cheap Flights from North America to Chicago

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

Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 7
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6:45 am - 9:10 am
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ORD
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7:20 pm - 9:58 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 38mnonstop
$75Spirit Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:45 am - 9:10 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 25mnonstop
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6:09 pm - 9:07 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 58mnonstop
$76Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
10:17 pm - 12:52 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
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5:11 am - 8:00 am
ORD
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DFW
2h 49mnonstop
$77Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Frontier Logo
9:10 am - 11:42 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:11 am - 8:00 am
ORD
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DFW
2h 49mnonstop
$78Frontier
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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2:00 pm - 3:31 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 31mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:51 am
ORD
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DCA
1h 51mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:51 am
DCA
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ORD
2h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 10:42 pm
ORD
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DCA
2h 02mnonstop
$214United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 7:24 am
DCA
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ORD
2h 29mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 7:05 pm
ORD
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DCA
2h 05mnonstop
$216American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:10 am
DCA
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ORD
4h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 am - 4:26 pm
ORD
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DCA
4h 41m
1 stop
$217Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
American Airlines Logo
11:28 pm - 5:45 am
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ORD
4h 17mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:52 am
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4h 57mnonstop
$235American Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Thu, Apr 2
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9:35 pm - 8:30 am
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$237Delta
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Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

Flights from North America to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from North America to Chicago 
YesicaFlew with United Airlines
CHS
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ORD
Feb 2026
Utilize the mobile app of your airline it will give you all the updates and information you need
BillFlew with Frontier
MCO
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ORD
Dec 2025
Wear comfortable clothing and make sure you layer. We went from 80o to 30o,
MMFlew with United Airlines
YVR
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ORD
Jan 2026
Pay extra for Boarding Zone 2 to make sure your carry on, gets on the plane.
Thrinadh KumarFlew with United Airlines
OGG
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ORD
Dec 2025
Flight is conjusted. Difficult to sleep. Carry pillows and sleep well beforeyou travel
StephenFlew with United Airlines
SMF
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ORD
Jan 2026
If you're trying to make a connecting flight make sure you allow PLENTY of time between flights or be prepared to miss the next flight. Make sure to use the restroom at the last possible moment before landing because you could be sitting on the taxiway for 5 more minutes... 5 more minutes... 5 more minutes... until it's been nearly 2 hours. Don't trust the airline provided ETA provided by apps they don't update it until long after you're delayed. If someone is showing up to give you a ride, make sure they have hours to wait for you.
JeremyFlew with United Airlines
XNA
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ORD
Nov 2025
Beware short connection times on flights connecting in Chicago.
DouglasFlew with American Airlines
HSV
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ORD
Jun 2025
Check your app for delay notices. This notice did come out early in the morning - I failed to check it. Checking it could have saved 4 hours at the airport
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
DSM
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ORD
Jun 2025
Make sure your luggage receipts have the ID numbers on them
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
JAX
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ORD
Apr 2025
Chicago is a huge airport, wear comfortable shoes if you're looking to make a connection. It might be a 15 minute speed walk. Jacksonville is a little more compact and easier to navigate. Lots of food and beverage options in each.
StaceyFlew with American Airlines
PHX
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ORD
Feb 2025
Don’t be that person who holds up the plane because of your carry on. Whether putting in over bin (able to lift it on your own) or refusing to not listen when space is full and need to check it.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
BTV
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ORD
Dec 2024
Get to know the airport plan in advance because it is a confusing one.
LisaFlew with United Airlines
YWG
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ORD
Dec 2024
Turn on your data or the wifi in case gates change.
valerieFlew with Air Canada
STL
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ORD
Jan 2025
Usually it is unreliable - always leave lots of time for connection.
StephenFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2025
Don't bring a carry on roller bag. It won't fit. They will gate check it. It will take forever.
RodFlew with United Airlines
SAN
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ORD
Sep 2024
Yes! Don’t reserve a flight with less than 1 1/2 hour connection time or you have a good possibility of missing your connection.
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!
GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines
SFO
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ORD
Oct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
BrianFlew with Air Canada
YYZ
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ORD
Oct 2024
Be prepared for a labyrinthine experience traversing the various levels and passages of the Toronto airport. Bring quality walking shoes, as it is likely well over a km in total walking time.
AdamFlew with Southwest
DEN
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ORD
Oct 2024
Arriving T5 at ORD on Southwest is often a LONG walk, with no moving walkways going out, to baggage claim / pickup.
DinaFlew with United Airlines
HSV
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ORD
Nov 2024
Be prepared for delays and plan to check your luggage. Overhead bins are ⅓ the size of a typical bin.
KimFlew with American Airlines
SNA
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ORD
Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
LeoFlew with United Airlines
CLT
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ORD
Jun 2024
Get precheck TSA if you’re flying in early morning. Get a seat on the right side of the plane if you want to see sunrise.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
PHL
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ORD
Jul 2024
Fly out the night before you have anything to do in Chicago so you don’t get delayed and miss out on plans
JenniferFlew with American Airlines
CLT
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ORD
Jul 2024
Both the Charlotte and O'Hare airports are large and well organized. Wear you comfy walking shoes and enjoy the journey!
CameonFlew with Frontier
SLC
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ORD
Jul 2024
Fly Delta! Book directly through the airline, not a second booking party.
GailFlew with JetBlue
BOS
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ORD
Jul 2024
Prepare for a long wait after you actually touch down. Ohare Airport is HUGE and you can taxi for a long time.
SheenaFlew with Southwest
LGA
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MDW
Jun 2024
Get to the airport early. NY airports are always busy, even when you have TSA pre check
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SEA
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ORD
Jul 2024
Budget if you’re planning on shopping for meals or souvenirs at Sea-Tac, it’s not cheap.
Steven AnthonyFlew with United Airlines
YUL
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ORD
Aug 2024
Don't take the 6am flight. Airport security and customs only open at 430am. So if you show up the recommended 3 hours before, you're waiting in line for nothing
Verified travelerFlew with WestJet
YYC
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ORD
Jun 2024
checkin luggage online as they jack up the price 100% at airport
ShirleyFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
May 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.
JorgeFlew with Frontier
CUN
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ORD
Mar 2024
From Chicago Ohare to city center take the train blue line all the way to there for just 5 dollars
MichelleFlew with United Airlines
MBS
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ORD
Apr 2024
Bring water on board and charge your devices in advance.
EllenFlew with United Airlines
GSP
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ORD
May 2024
Greenville airport is small, getting through security won't take too long (particularly if you have Precheck). Be prepared to walk for 10-15 minutes from your arrival gate in O'Hare to your next departure gate, if you have one. Sometimes those gates are really close together, but my experience is that they are typically farther apart and require a solid walk.
Verified travelerFlew with Southwest
LAS
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ORD
May 2024
Leave plenty of time to get your bag in Chicago if you check one. Took 45 minutes to get my bag this time.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SDF
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ORD
Apr 2024
If flight gets delayed. Be sure to ask the airlines you traveled with, to rebook the next available flight immediately.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YUL
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ORD
Apr 2024
Come prepared with your own entertainment as the flight did not offer in flight entertainment
RickyFlew with Spirit Airlines
DFW
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ORD
Mar 2024
Uber pickup is in terminal 2 doors 2D/2E not available in terminal 1
KariFlew with British Airways
LSE
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ORD
May 2024
Ask for assistance. Chicago is huge airport 🛫 and can get lost easy.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
YYZ
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ORD
Mar 2024
Carry-on baggage sizing for United US bound flights appears to be much smaller than for Canadian flights, which forced me to check my bag at the last minute. So check online ahead of time
CindyFlew with Southwest
TPA
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MDW
Mar 2024
Don’t check a bag. Chicago takes forever to get your baggage.
yvgeniFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination
BrianFlew with United Airlines
DEN
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ORD
Jan 2024
Big airport. Make sure you have enough time between flights for rest, eating, etc…
MoFlew with Southwest
OKC
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MDW
Feb 2024
Eat before you go. No ggod food at Midway.

FAQs for booking flights from North America to Chicago

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from North America to Chicago?

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from North America 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 North America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from North America to Chicago

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from North America to Chicago? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

4.0 Okaybyron, Feb 2026
DAL - SAT
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Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Great plane, great attendants,great flight crew,on time. Wonderful flight home..

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Horrible Flight significantly delayed. Not due to united issue. But trying to rebook connection flight and get information about overnight accommodation was difficult. Agent did not seem to care or have any interest to help.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I so appreciate the crew members on each flight of United. They are outstanding.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

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

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.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

Flight from CHI to PVD was delayed by over 20 hours.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

The flight was delayed for unknown reasons while other airlines weren’t. It was very frustrating.

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

The flights were very uncomfortable the seats don't have much leg room at all and they are pretty hard as well.

Our outgoing flight was cancelled two hours before boarding and Spirit was not able to get us onto another flight. Their customer service was slow and unhelpful.

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

Frontier line changes my flight schedule with out my authorization. They never ask me and with out my concern they cut off 4 hours of my vacation they force my to leave 4 hours early from Puerto Rico.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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