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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Chicago

Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 5:00 pmPIT-MDW
1h 25mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:45 pmMDW-PIT
1h 30mnonstop
$91Southwest
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 11:10 amPIT-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 4:34 pmORD-PIT
1h 35mnonstop
$91American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 4:10 pmPIT-MDW
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 7:45 pmMDW-PIT
1h 20mnonstop
$94Southwest
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 24
American Airlines Logo
7:13 am - 7:58 amPIT-ORD
1h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 9:23 pmORD-PIT
1h 44mnonstop
$130American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:55 pmPIT-ORD
8h 55m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 7:50 pmORD-PIT
8h 35m1 stop
$147Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 2:54 pmPIT-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
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7:24 am - 10:01 amORD-PIT
1h 37mnonstop
$151United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 6:40 pmPIT-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 10:02 amORD-PIT
1h 37mnonstop
$171United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:58 pmPIT-ORD
15h 58m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 7:56 pmORD-PIT
7h 43m1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
3:49 pm - 11:51 pmPIT-MDW
9h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:35 am - 7:48 pmMDW-PIT
10h 13m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
Frontier Logo
5:40 pm - 12:32 amPIT-ORD
7h 52m1 stop
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5:40 am - 4:45 pmORD-PIT
10h 05m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from Pittsburgh 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.
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Airlines
ANA

ANA offers 34 inches of legroom in economy, ensuring comfort on flights.


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

Read more about ANAby Gabriel Leigh
Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, perfect for travelers with extra luggage.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

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.

Airports
PIT

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

Read more about PITby Matt Meltzer
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?

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

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago cost $97 and was between Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 $97.

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 $221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $325 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $304 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket and $91 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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Pittsburgh to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 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 $287 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 $313 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 $160 or less one-way and $259 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Pittsburgh Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Pittsburgh to Chicago

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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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 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025AUS - RDU
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southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

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

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.

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.

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.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

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

Kayak never booked my flight, I have received notifications the entire time the fights were to be used I went to the airport to find out despite receiving these emails to board my flight was never booked only to have to return home and miss the event I was scheduled for, inconvenient and devastating to say the least, customer service was very poor to only explain that my card had not been charged so that I shouldn’t worry. Yea great for you to say being that your not inconvenienced.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

Frontier Airlines was AWFUL. I was an hour early for my flight and the lady refused to check me in. I had to purchase a whole new ticket with a different airline.

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

Both legs of the flight were changed. The day of the flight and length of the trip.

First of all, we never got on the connecting flight to Denver. They delayed our flight for two hours. If we would have gotten on that flight, we would have been stuck in Denver for 13 hours. So we re- routed our flight for a straight through flight to Oklahoma two days later. THEN, they delayed that flight for two hours. After that we were able to finally get on our flight and come home. Frontier Airlines - one of the worst airlines I have ever been on.

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