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$49 Find Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago (PIT-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh 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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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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6:20 am - 6:50 amPIT-MDW
1h 30mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 3:45 pmMDW-PIT
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
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7:00 pm - 7:50 pmPIT-ORD
1h 50mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 4:52 pmORD-PIT
1h 37mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
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7:17 am - 7:59 amPIT-ORD
1h 42mnonstop
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8:50 pm - 11:19 pmORD-PIT
1h 29mnonstop
$98American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 6:50 amPIT-MDW
1h 30mnonstop
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5:35 am - 12:25 pmMDW-PIT
5h 50m1 stop
$107Southwest
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
American Airlines Logo
8:31 pm - 9:14 pmPIT-ORD
1h 43mnonstop
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5:11 pm - 7:41 pmORD-PIT
1h 30mnonstop
$115American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 2:51 pmPIT-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:07 pm - 11:44 pmORD-PIT
1h 37mnonstop
$133United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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8:00 am - 3:55 pmPIT-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
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10:15 am - 7:50 pmORD-PIT
8h 35m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
9:34 am - 7:44 pmPIT-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:36 pmORD-PIT
7h 26m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29
Frontier Logo
9:34 am - 7:44 pmPIT-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:32 pmORD-PIT
6h 22m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 6:38 pmPIT-ORD
12h 53m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 11:16 pmORD-PIT
10h 21m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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ANA offers 34 inches of legroom in economy, ensuring comfort on flights.


Premium economy includes lounge access at select airports, enhancing travel experience.

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Southwest

Southwest's new seating includes extra legroom seats with 34 inches, early boarding, and premium snacks.


Use Cash + Points to book Southwest flights, offering flexibility if points are insufficient for full redemption.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Basic Economy offers late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in, ideal for budget travelers.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.

United Airlines

United offers Economy Plus with up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space, ideal for carry-on travelers.

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PIT

PIT's compact layout makes navigation easy, but arrive early due to ongoing construction and potential security delays, especially for morning flights.

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ORD

The CTA Blue Line offers a reliable 45-minute ride from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays common with driving.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

MDW's Orange Line train provides a quick 25-30 minute trip to downtown Chicago, ideal for avoiding traffic congestion.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago costs $97 on the route between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other Pittsburgh-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Pittsburgh, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $199 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $332 and $325 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Pittsburgh 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 $277, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago

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

  • Are there nursing lounges at PIT?

    PIT has a space specifically designated for nursing mothers. Therefore, if you are traveling from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (CHI) and would like to nurse, all you need to do is head to Concourse C located across The Club. The room is clean and comfortable. The amenities here include comfortable seating and a baby changing table

  • Can I travel with medical devices from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago?

    Yes, you can. However, if you are traveling with medical devices such as syringes, we recommend that you check with your specific airline in advance before your flight. This will ensure that you know all the requirements before your trip. For example, if you are traveling with insulin delivery systems and syringes, you might present a preprinted label identifying your medication.

  • How do I get from the ORD Airport to the city center in Chicago?

    There are different modes of transport available for travelers arriving in different airports in Chicago. For example, if you are arriving at the O’Hare International Airport, we recommend using the Blue Line L Train which takes approximately 45min. You can also use other methods of transport such as shuttle vans, uber, taxis, private cars, and much more.

  • Are there pet relief centers at Pittsburgh International Airport?

    If you are traveling with your pet from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago (ORD), you should be at peace knowing that the airport has both you and your pet’s needs in mind. For this reason, a service animal relief space has been set aside for those traveling with their furry friends. You can access this space in the Airside Terminal on Concourse D, just close to the post office.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago was $49 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

    Pittsburgh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Pittsburgh from Pittsburgh and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Pittsburgh to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Pittsburgh to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $277 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $315 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $187 or less one-way and $273 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers catching a flight at the Pittsburgh International airport (PIT) can access reserved parking spaces within the airport premises. However, it is important to note that additional fees apply, and it would be best to confirm before your visit.
  • If you want to take a flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago, you have a number of airlines to choose from. Some of the most popular ones that ply this route include United and Southwest. You can compare their prices and book the most suitable one through KAYAK.
  • If you are traveling from Pittsburgh to Chicago and would like to book an onsite hotel at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you can book the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. The hotel has proven to be a suitable option for anyone looking to take their time after arrival, or when they arrive late.
  • When you book a flight from PIT to Chicago, you can also arrive at Midway International Airport (MDW). Even though not a popular destination for this route, the airport also has its perks and unique amenities. They include shuttle services, free luggage assistance, and restaurants.
  • PIT is easily accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. For example, they have public telephones for the hearing impaired as well as wheelchair services. It is, however, advisable to communicate to the airlines before your visit if you require any special assistance.

Prefer to fly direct from Pittsburgh to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Pittsburgh to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Pittsburgh

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 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, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

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.

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

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

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

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

The seat belt was lengthy enough that I did not need an extender. Courteous and helpful flight attendants.

As expected. Nothing jumps out at me as bad or wrong, but the flight was fine. No complaints with pilot or crew. The flight left on time and arrived earlier than stated. Overall, I will continue to plan on flying with Spirit.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

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

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Compare transportation modes for Pittsburgh to Chicago

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$5461h 25m
Trains$1969h 46m

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