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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 30
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2:35 pm - 11:43 pmPDX-ORD
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7:00 am - 10:39 pmORD-PDX
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3:10 pm - 6:03 amPDX-ORD
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7:08 am - 2:15 pmORD-PDX
9h 07m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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5:50 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-ORD
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5:50 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-ORD
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8:00 am - 12:24 pmORD-PDX
6h 24m1 stop
$191Alaska Airlines
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5:35 pm - 11:39 pmPDX-ORD
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7:00 am - 9:25 amORD-PDX
4h 25mnonstop
$214Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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8:37 pm - 7:03 amPDX-ORD
8h 26m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:25 amORD-PDX
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$217Hawaiian Airlines
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11:59 pm - 6:00 amPDX-ORD
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9:10 am - 11:43 amORD-PDX
4h 33mnonstop
$234United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 25
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4:16 pm - 12:30 amPDX-ORD
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7:55 pm - 10:29 pmORD-PDX
4h 34mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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11:54 pm - 5:50 amPDX-ORD
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8:25 pm - 11:04 pmORD-PDX
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$272American Airlines
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United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers priority boarding and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers bonus miles if bags are delayed.

American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.


Basic Economy has Group 9 boarding and no free checked bags; consider Main Cabin for flexibility.

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PDX

PDX offers a refreshing check-in experience with modern design and ample space, making it easy to navigate and reach security quickly.

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ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable 45-minute commute, avoiding traffic delays.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to O'Hare Intl flights

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

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

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

When flying from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $481 and $475 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

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 $630 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • How do I get from downtown Portland to PDX?

    Downtown Portland is approximately 30min away from the airport when there's no traffic, and you can take a taxi or use ride-sharing applications like Free2Move, Zipcar, and Turo to get a ride to the airport. You can use other public transport means to get to the airport. Examples include buses, street cars, and MAX light rail service.

  • What is the most convenient way to get to the city center in Chicago from ORD?

    There are various ways to get downtown from ORD. You can use Uber or taxis, book a private transfer, use train services or use public transportation such as a bus or shuttle that departs from the airport every 10 to 15min taking people to Chicago's downtown. Another way includes the Go Airport shuttle, which offers direct transportation to downtown.

  • Are there on-site hotels at ORD?

    Yes, there are various on-site hotels in the airport, like Hilton Chicago O'Hare, that are directly opposite terminals 1, 2, and 3. Some flight delays occur, and you can find yourself arriving in Chicago late. You can book a room in the airport hotels, and you won't have to worry about how you can get to downtown Chicago in the darker hours.

  • Where can you wait for your flight at PDX?

    PDX has several lounges where you can relax while waiting for your flight departure time. Some lounges include Alaska, located in concourse C across from the C5 gate, and Henry's Tavern, found in suite C2192. The lounges are only accessible to adults when they arrive earlier than the departure time or if the flight is delayed for a few hours.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $85 for a one-way ticket and $171 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from Portland. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $337 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $282 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Portland 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 Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $171 or less one-way and $342 or less round-trip.
  • Are you planning to travel to Chicago on a business trip from Portland International Airport (PDX)? If you do, ensure you are at Portland airport at least 2h before departure time. Early airport arrival gives you enough time to pass the security checkpoints and find the right terminal for your flight.
  • When you drive to the PDX airport when leaving for Chicago, you can consider whether you want long-term or short-term parking. Long-term parking is within walking distance of the terminal entrance, while short-term parking can be found at each terminal entrance.
  • If you wish to travel with your pet or any other animal, you can consult with the airline you are using about their pet rules. Also, PDX offers pet relief areas inside and outside the terminals. They are located at concourse C opposite Alaska Lounge and concourse D across from gate D5.
  • You can keep your mind busy during the flight by engaging in activities like streaming movies and TV shows because some airlines offer free entertainment on board. Some of the airlines like American and Alaska offer Wi-Fi services during long-distance travel.
  • If you need to pick up a rental car at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), you can find car rental centers within the airport. One of them is Avis, where you can follow signs to the lower baggage claim level where the exit for Avis car buses is found. You can board the shuttle that takes you to the car rental customer service a few kilometers from the terminal. Other companies include Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise Rent-a-car.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

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Wednesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

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Thursday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Friday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Portland

Monday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Friday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +10 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +11 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to O'Hare Intl

 
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On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

10.0 Excellentmarlene, Jun 2025PDX - SMF
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On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

No WiFi available. It was too late to order food also. Guy next to me was huge (not fat) so had his shoulder & thigh next to me the whole way. Plane was delayed leaving PDX due to 8 other planes waiting. Not my best Alaska airlines flight.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

The direct service from Logan to PDX made travel so easy, I really appreciate this route. Pilots were very communicative with passengers about conditions and expectations. Everyone on staff was pleasant and helpful. Boarding was easy and efficient.

Flight last minute delayed 2 hours for crew calling out sick

Husband was new to the wheelchair accommodations this trip. What a blessing that was. All employees were helpful and customer service was excellent

Way too warm for that length of flight!! If the pretzel bag gets any smaller, there won't even be any pretzels to eat!! Crew didn't talk. $99 just for an aisle seat is ludicrous!! Probably won't fly Alaska again.

Seats are still too crowded and uncomfortable on long flights like this cross country one.

Laney was very helpful. I am computer illiterate. She helped me obtain a boarding pass and preferred seat. She was warm, friendly, helpful, and smiled. I was impressed.

The actual flight I was rescheduled onto was from Seattle to Bozeman. The flight itself was fine, but due to delays/air traffic issues i spent the day hanging out at the Seattle airport and had to miss a day of work.

Very nice experience. The boarding however seemed somewhat mixed up, and we were delayed taking off.

Flight was canceled with no voucher of any kind and next available flight was two days later.

Boarding was chaotic. Microphone not working properly and second agent was distracted from task with baggage and late arrivals.

I DID NOT GO TO HAWAII ON HAWAIIAN AIRLINES. YOU DID NOT INFORM ME THAT BY CHOOSING BASIC ECONOMY, I MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO FLY STANDBY. I AM ELDERLY AS WAS MY COMPANION WHO IS ALSO SEVERELY DISABLED AND THERE WOULD BE NO WAY WE COULD TRAVEL ON STANDBY. THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THE BASIC ECONOMY SEATS HAD BEEN SELECTED BY OTHER PASSENGERS AND WE HAD TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $942 TO GET A SECURED SEAT ON THE PLAN AND, IN SPITE OF THE ADDITIONAL COST, WE WERE NOT ALLOW US TO AMEND OUR TRAVEL PLANS TO EXTEND OUR VACATION. ULTIMATELY, THE FLIGHT WAS DELAYED. WE WERE OFFERED A REFUND IF WE CANCELED OUR TRIP ALTOGETHER WHICH WE DID. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THEY MAY FACE, AND YOU DID NOT DO SO. I WILL NOT UTILIZE YOUR SERVICES EVER AGAIN.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

On time. Alaska upgraded seat comfort with memory foam seat covers with head rests

the people at the counter, NEED TO BE MORE HELPFUL. we had three suitcases to check in and we were not trying to be an INCONVENIENCE TO YOUR clerks. but she was not helpful and made our trip back home memorable but not IN A GOOD WAY. Sadly to say, you guys need to teach to be and to go above and beyond to help THE CUSTOMER BY ANY MEANS POSSIBLE. they need to leave aside whatever they are going thru in their lives, THEIR WORK DEMANDS THAT OF THEM, IF NOT THEY ARE NOT IN THE JOB THEY SUPPOSED TO.

Because the airport is under construction and because Hawaiian air just changed terminals we missed boarding out flight by 5 minutes. That cost me a night in an airport hotel and several hours of rebooking to make it to my destination. Costumers need to know that airport construction is a problem and they need to add an hour to deal with the air train delays from Federal Circle.

Half of my family members didn’t make it because they involuntary bumped off . And their seats where given away

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

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.

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

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

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.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

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

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I very late and supose be in home at 12 pm from yesterday but I stiill in detroi airport

I’ve now flown Spirit a few times and while the general perception of Spirit I feel is poor, I’ve had a great experience each time. They do charge extra for everything but you should know that going in

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