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$107 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Typical prices: $343-$237
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RDU - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $386-$245
American Airlines
Sun 5/24Wed 5/27
RDU - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chicago (RDU-CHI)

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

Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
Frontier Logo
12:54 pm - 7:29 pm
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ORD
7h 35m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 8:04 am
ORD
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RDU
14h 59m
2 stops
$202Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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12:26 pm - 8:53 pm
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ORD
9h 27m
1 stop
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9:48 pm - 11:31 am
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RDU
12h 43m
1 stop
$204Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sun, May 31
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10:16 am - 11:01 pm
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ORD
13h 45m
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9:37 pm - 11:31 am
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RDU
12h 54m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Sun, May 31 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:48 pm - 7:55 am
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ORD
15h 07m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 12:33 am
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RDU
16h 38m
1 stop
$207Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
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12:59 pm - 7:53 pm
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ORD
7h 54m
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1:50 pm - 12:25 am
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9h 35m
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$210Frontier
Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 17
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6:15 am - 11:12 am
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MDW
5h 57m
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12:04 pm - 12:21 am
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RDU
11h 17m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 5
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12:54 pm - 7:29 pm
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ORD
7h 35m
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4:05 pm - 8:04 am
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14h 59m
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$211Frontier
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19
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12:10 pm - 11:12 am
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MDW
24h 02m
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12:04 pm - 12:21 am
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RDU
11h 17m
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$211Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 15
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12:10 pm - 10:11 pm
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MDW
11h 01m
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8:20 pm - 9:19 am
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35h 59m
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$212Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 9
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10:15 pm - 2:48 pm
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MDW
17h 33m
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12:27 pm - 12:29 am
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11h 02m
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$216Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Chicago departing in June.

What is the cheapest Raleigh to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Raleigh to Chicago costs $231 on the route between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Raleigh-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $33 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $517 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh 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 $302 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Chicago

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$107
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Raleigh to Chicago

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

  • What are the different airports in Chicago I might land at if I leave from RDU?

    If you take a flight departing from RDU, you will land at either Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 85 mi away from Chicago, but it is unlikely that a flight from RDU would land there. ORD is a hub of United Airlines and American Airlines, and MDW is a hub for Southwest. ORD is much larger with 4 terminals, whereas MDW has only 1 terminal.

  • How can I fly from RDU to ORD?

    United Airlines and American Airlines operate non-stop flights from RDU to Chicago every day. Most of these flights tend to land at ORD. American Airlines operates several flights with one stop, with layovers in cities such as Washington D.C. (DCA), New York (LGA), Nashville (BNA), or Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Do the Chicago airports provide private spaces for nursing mothers?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides both Mothers Rooms and freestanding lactation pods for mothers who want to nurse in privacy or need to pump. ORD has these spaces throughout the airport, several in every terminal. Midway International Airport (MDW) provides a Mothers Room next to the Yoga Room on Concourse C. There is also a freestanding lactation pod at MDW near gate A5 on Concourse A.

  • Does RDU provide a USO lounge for US military members?

    Yes. The USO of RDU provides a lounge accessible to active-duty military members, their families, and retired military service members. This lounge is open from 7 am to 7 pm every day and is located on the ticketing level of Terminal 2, near Starbucks. Some features of this lounge include a kitchenette, comfortable seating areas that include recliners, a children's play area, a changing room, computers, TV, Wi-Fi, and free snacks and beverages.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Chicago was $107 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Raleigh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh to Chicago?

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $287 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 $418 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $338 or less round-trip.
  • Pet relief areas at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are located outside the baggage claim areas at each terminal. There are no relief areas inside the airport terminals, so make sure you let your pet or service animal go to the bathroom before you enter the airport and pass security.
  • If you need to mail a letter at RDU before you catch your flight to Chicago, there is a US mailbox outside baggage claim on the lower level of Terminal 2.
  • RDU provides many check-in kiosks in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. These self-service units are universal in that they allow you to check in with multiple airlines. There are also check-in kiosks that are specific to certain airlines.
  • At RDU, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest have skycaps curbside. They can check you in and check your bags before you even step into the airport terminal.
  • ORD provides an airport chapel as a place of prayer, contemplation, and sanctuary. Rugs, rosaries, ablution facilities, worship materials, and prayer books are available. This chapel is above the Delta ticket counters in Terminal 2 on the mezzanine level. A similar chapel can be found at MDW on the mezzanine level in Concourse C.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Chicago?

 
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Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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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 Raleigh-Durham

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 Raleigh to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4296 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Given us a free miles or free flight for waiting for 9 hours I didn’t get home till 5am in the morning and I was supposed to be home at 9:30 touch down.

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

There was a screen but no earphones that could use the older input so I could listen to anything.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Jet blue just had great service overall! Only a little turbulence heading out of Austin, otherwise the jet stream helped the speed of the trip!

Boarding was quick and efficient. The flight crew were friendly. There were limited food options available on the flight. The pocket guide said there would be salad and sandwich sections available on flights over 3.5 hours. The only food available were snack boxes. And those were limited as well. My flight was over 5 hours. The entertainment system worked well. I had both extra legroom seats and regular coach seats. The seats were not very comfortable. The entertainment controls in the armrest made it difficult to rest my arm without changing the channel on my neighbors TV. Overall, my experience was mediocre.

Purchased through 3rd party vendor which made everything difficult. Unable to check in online. Unable to get flight updates easily, tsa precheck information didn’t carry through, longer time to check in in person. Entertainment looked good but had to purchase conventional headphones to view.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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