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Cheapest round-trip
$284
Typical prices: $312-$444
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RNO - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$403
Typical prices: $405-$512
United Airlines
Wed 8/26Wed 9/2
RNO - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Reno to Chicago (RNO-CHI)

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

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23
Frontier Logo
7:03 pm - 5:38 am
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ORD
8h 35m
1 stop
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1:21 pm - 6:18 pm
ORD
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6h 57m
1 stop
$284Frontier
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:22 pm - 5:38 am
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ORD
8h 16m
1 stop
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8:55 pm - 6:18 pm
ORD
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RNO
23h 23m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:28 am - 7:21 pm
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ORD
9h 53m
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6:01 am - 11:36 am
ORD
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7h 35m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:28 am - 7:21 pm
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ORD
9h 53m
1 stop
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2:18 pm - 7:27 pm
ORD
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RNO
7h 09m
1 stop
$363Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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2:05 pm - 8:13 pm
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ORD
4h 08mnonstop
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10:25 am - 12:52 pm
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4h 27mnonstop
$403United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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2:05 pm - 8:13 pm
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4h 08mnonstop
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10:25 am - 12:52 pm
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4h 27mnonstop
$403United Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:06 pm - 8:53 am
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ORD
11h 47m
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11:19 am - 10:02 pm
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12h 43m
2 stops
$410Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:40 am - 11:20 am
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3h 40mnonstop
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2:10 pm - 7:55 pm
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7h 45m
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$413Southwest
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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3h 40mnonstop
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10:30 am - 5:30 pm
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9h 00m
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$418Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:08 pm - 9:59 am
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8h 51m
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1:51 pm - 8:19 pm
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8h 28m
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$423Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reno to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Reno usually cost between $265 and $380 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $284 on Frontier (Sep 12-Sep 23).

What is the cheapest Reno to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Reno to Chicago costs $312 on the route between Reno (RNO) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Reno (RNO) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 20% cheaper than other Reno-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Reno (RNO) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

For Reno to Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Reno, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno 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 Reno to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $407 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $627 and $600 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Reno 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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $359 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Reno 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 Reno 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 Reno to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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August

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$142
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
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Flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Reno to Chicago

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

  • How can I get from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to downtown Chicago?

    One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to make this trip is to travel aboard the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that will make the trip from the airport to the downtown area and 45 minutes. Peoria Charter Coach Company also offers a bus that runs from the airport to Union Station in the center of Chicago that makes the trip in about 1h 5 min.

  • What are the options to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to the downtown Chicago?

    One choice for making this trip is to travel aboard the Chicago Transit Authority bus number 62 which travels to the downtown area from the Midway Airport in around 45 minutes. You can also travel on the Orange Line Train operated by the CTA, that makes the trip from the airport to the Roosevelt Station in the center of Chicago in about 21 minutes.

  • Where are the rental car providers at Chicago O' Hare International Airport?

    There are many large rental car companies that have facilities at this airport, and all of these companies have customer service desks and cars at the Multi-Modal Facility at the airport. To get to this facility, passengers should ride aboard the airport transit system from their terminal building to the facility.

  • Which hotels are near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    There are quite a few hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport along S. Cicero Ave. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport makes a good choice in this area and offers a free airport shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to Chicago was $142 for a one-way ticket and $284 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reno to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reno to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reno to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $526 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 $339 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $286 or less one-way and $483 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers looking for a convenient way to get from downtown Reno to the Reno Airport (RNO) without having to drive their own car, one choice is to take RTC bus number 12, which makes the trip from downtown Reno to the airport in around 40 minutes.
  • If someone plans on dropping you off at the Reno Airport before your flight, make sure they know that all passenger drop off occurs at the curb right in front of the ticketing and baggage claim area. All passenger drop off needs to occur immediately as there is no parking allowed in this area.
  • If you are looking for a comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Reno Airport, one good choice is the Escape Lounge, which offers very comfortable seating as well as a complete dining room featuring a full menu of meals throughout the day and several entertainment options.
  • If you are traveling with an animal through the Reno Airport, you will find that this airport has three different animal relief areas. All of these areas at the airport called Bark Parks feature running water, a fire hydrant, a canopy, as well as mittens, and disposals for pet waste.
  • If you are a passenger with limited mobility or a disability that is traveling from Reno Airport, you will be happy to know that this airport offers a number of features for passengers like this, including a variety of accessible parking options as well as accessible restrooms throughout the airport terminal buildings.

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Reno to Chicago

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Reno

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Reno to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4227 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

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

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I always know what to expect from Southwest - friendly crew, on time departures. I like getting free baggage. The app works great and the in-flight entertainment passes the time.

It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

long flights are never truly comfortable but the airline did their best. crew was great and the flight was safe.

The captain was amazing and kept us informed throughout that there would be some rough air. The flight also got delayed but we were able to actually leave on time, which was great.

The staff did not do a good job of getting everyone boarded quickly, so we missed our take off window and had to sit on the tarmac for 20+ min waiting for our turn. The plan was old. Pockets on the back of seats were torn and tearing off. One of the attendants was rude-she would ask a question but he walking away before you finished answering so she kept getting our drink orders wrong.

Flight staff and all was fine. Food always sucks on planes so nothing new.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Nothing bad to say about the actual crew or airline. It was nice to have a complimentary FULL can of soda, as well as a snack. Blankets and earbuds were also provided at no cost for this red eye flight. I especially appreciated the free WiFi and movie selection with the Bluetooth option. It helped the flight pass more quickly. No matter who you fly, boarding and disembarking are always SUCH a pain. As I mentioned, this is on the passengers and not the crew!!

You can not pay credit Card for purchase Of food in airplane

Convenience is what I liked… Very little needs to be improved as it’s a domestic flight that connects to an international long haul.

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

Take this flight regularly. Every single week same thing. Departure delayed. Make up some time in the air. Land at ORD and then wait for gate in "L" concourse Terminal 3 for 30-40 min-which yields a very delayed final arrival. Plus I get to taxi around and see every runway and drive over the bridge (IFKYK) over the expressway 2-4 times in most cases. Change the sched of incoming plane/work with FAA to improve traffic flow at ORD/change the timing of these flights. Whatever it takes. But do better.

- flight was delayed several hours due to weather (understandable) - flight delayed further and we were told by attendants "we are not sure where the pilots are but they are on their way" as we have to find different pilots for the flight - announcements over the PA were somewhat unprofessional by the attendants, seems they need more training and were not reading off the script. They showed their young age and immaturity in their communications with the passengers. They were not clear and lacked professional communication language. - going from a hub to hub we were also parked at the tarmac at ohare for an additional hour and kept being told "few more minutes". Please just let the passengers know the real wait time instead of hiding the truth. We understand there is traffic and weather delays, but we just want transparency. There are several logistics of our lives that revolve around what the attendants and pilots are sharing with us but they are not being transparant.

Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.

weather delay of almost 2 hours then we landed and our gate wasn't available so we waited another 30 min

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

My flight got rerouted due to crew rest. I was sent to Dallas customer service was not very polite. Was given a $40 room voucher for Motel 6 and $12 to eat with. It delayed me by a day. Where if I would have just stuck with my original flight Arizona was delayed to Cleveland and I could have made it home. They put me on a 9:00 flight out of Dallas to Cleveland without my knowledge or consent. When originally I was told it would be 8:45 a.m. on February 1st. I told them I could not take the 9:00 flight because I did not have anybody to pick me up from the airport at that time. I'm extremely disappointed in how I was treated. And I will not fly American Airlines again.

I wasn’t happy with the hour delay from Dallas to McAllen, but that is the nature of travel. I don’t like to fly in general because of all of the problems all the time.

It was freezing in there. When I asked about it, the response is “we would have to tell them” and then she just walked away and continued to serve beverages. Everyone was cold and they didn’t care at all.

American airlines put us on a connecting flight that only had 20 min layover. I made it by running down the concorce in Phoenix and was last one on the flight. Not acceptable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

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

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

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