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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Chicago (PHL-CHI)

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

Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
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10:16 am - 11:53 amPHL-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:21 amORD-PHL
2h 11mnonstop
$116Frontier
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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10:26 am - 12:03 pmPHL-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:21 amORD-PHL
2h 11mnonstop
$117Frontier
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 16
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6:52 pm - 8:17 pmPHL-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
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9:23 pm - 12:30 amORD-PHL
2h 07mnonstop
$136United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
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6:30 am - 7:52 amPHL-ORD
2h 22mnonstop
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2:09 pm - 5:21 pmORD-PHL
2h 12mnonstop
$141United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 2
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4:45 pm - 6:00 pmPHL-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-PHL
1h 55mnonstop
$141Southwest
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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
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6:39 pm - 8:10 pmPHL-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
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2:44 pm - 5:49 pmORD-PHL
2h 05mnonstop
$142American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 8:10 pmPHL-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
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8:40 am - 11:44 amORD-PHL
2h 04mnonstop
$143American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 20
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5:30 am - 6:30 amPHL-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:55 amMDW-PHL
1h 55mnonstop
$159Southwest
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Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
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9:39 am - 12:50 pmPHL-ORD
4h 11m1 stop
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11:05 am - 5:51 pmORD-PHL
5h 46m1 stop
$197Delta
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
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9:39 am - 12:28 pmPHL-MDW
3h 49m1 stop
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1:08 pm - 7:10 pmMDW-PHL
5h 02m1 stop
$197Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom and priority boarding for just $20 more.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.


American's Wi-Fi offers 20 minutes free with an ad, useful for quick tasks.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


United's Wi-Fi allows free messaging; check coverage before purchasing for streaming.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In secures a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
PHL

For a quick trip to downtown, take SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line. It's affordable and takes about 30 minutes.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago. It's a 45-minute ride and runs 24 hours.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

Use the CTA Orange Line from MDW to reach downtown Chicago in about 25 minutes.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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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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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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Blane Bachelor

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Philadelphia to Chicago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Philadelphia to Chicago cost $144 and was between Philadelphia (PHL) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $144.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Friday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $121 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $327 and $309 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia 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 $507, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chicago

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

  • Where can I park at Philadelphia Airport?

    You can get long-term parking at the airport's Economy Lot F, which charges about $15-$22 per day. Suppose you need to park your rental car before heading to your departure terminal. In that case, you'll find the designated car-rental parking lots in the Multi-Modal Facility located next to the Economy Parking lot.

  • What can I do at Philadelphia Airport before the flight?

    As you wait for your flight departure at Philadelphia Airport, check out the on-site Art Exhibitions at various terminals in the airport. You can find art displays in Terminals A-East, B, C, and D with impressive displays that humanize the airport's surroundings.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Chicago from Philadelphia Airport?

    American and United are two major airlines that provide non-stop flights from Philadelphia to Chicago. However, most flights serving the route have one stop. Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Sun Country Airlines all have a single flight layover in Miramar, Denver, Atlanta, and Minneapolis, respectively.

  • Which is the fastest transport option to the city center from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Taking a taxi to Downtown Chicago is a quicker means of ground transportation from O'Hare Airport. Taxi operators are located outside the airport terminal, ready to take you to the city for about $50. The journey takes about 35min and might vary depending on the traffic. You can opt for the Blue Line L train that takes an average of 45min to get to the city center. Alternatively, you can use GO Airport Express that offers nonstop shared ride services, which may take a few more extra minutes, as you might have to wait for other passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chicago was $59 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    American Airlines, and Finnair offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $288 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $385 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $112 or less one-way and $197 or less round-trip.
  • An advantage of flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is that it lies about 7 miles from the downtown area and gives you hassle-free access to the city. Make sure to board your plane to Chicago at the right terminal for quick and convenient security screenings and take-offs. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines generally depart from Terminal D, while Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines depart from Terminal E.
  • Art enthusiasts will love touching down at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). Before leaving the airport, check out The Sky's the Limit Sculpture in Terminal 1 or the Palimpsest, a beautiful tapestry construction made using shoelaces and nylon fishing nets, located in the airport's Multi-Modal Facility.
  • If you'd rather get accommodation at the airport instead of going to Downtown Chicago, we recommend booking a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport. The Hilton Hotel lies right at the airport, opposite Terminals 1, 2, and 3. It offers convenient flight boarding and take-offs.
  • For nursing facilities, there are Mamava mobile pods, situated in Terminal A-West, Terminal F, and the B/C Connector. Alternatively, go to Minute Suites private room, between Terminals B and A-East, where you can nurse privately for free for the first 30min.
  • Traveling on a budget? You can get cheaper can easier access to Philadelphia Airport from the city center using the SEPTA Airport Line Regional Rail trains. These trains travel the route at 30min intervals. The fare will cost around $7-$8, and the journey takes about 30min.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 4276 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

2.0 MediocreMichelle, Jun 2025SAN - ABQ
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No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Only not having an assigned seat was an issue. Rest was great

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Boarding was organised and relaxed. Crew were fantastic! Seats were lacking padding causing butt pain and stiffness.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

We started with trouble checking in 24 hours early. Then my husband did not get his TSA precheck. Finally flight delayed due to no crew. I know things happen

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

late again! but its my only option to not take 9 hours to get to Memphis

Almost everything was outstanding. First, we boarded on time and the flight crew did a great job getting everyone seated. Then the pilots took their time and care to make sure the plane was full de-iced three times as there was a bad ice storm a few hours earlier. The plane ride was smooth and comfortable and even the economy seats had decent room and comfort. Flight Attendant Lisa went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable - she is outstanding. The only thing wrong with the flight, and it is something which needs to be addressed, is that the gate to gate time was over 6.5 hours and not one meal was served. The only thing offered to eat were two small cookies for a transcontinental flight - unacceptable. Charge me more but give me a meal for a long flight. Thankfully Lisa found something for me.

Very poor. Our special services attendant gave us incorrect information. I also was mishandled at landing. There was no wheelchair waiting. I fell deboarding the plane. Appalling!

I had a very unpleasant encounter with one man from customer service: he was extremely rude and miserable. And his condition was reflected on his decision to send me to the worst airport hotel and get an awful flight connection. My hotel shuttle had never arrived and I had to book another hotel. People served by other representatives got a much better treatment and deal.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Flight was late. Missed connecting in Denver. My new flight is more than 24 hours later and I have no room, vouchers, or compensation, and might also be bumped from the one tomorrow.

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

Our flight was cancelled. They could do nothing to help us get another flight that was timely. Because the first leg was cancelled we were unable to get to our connection. We had to book on an entirely different airline for today. So we spent more money, lost a day of vacation and will never fly Frontier again, so the 'we are sorry, here is $100 credit' is a joke since we won't be flying on Frontier.

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