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$154 Find Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $508-$326
Frontier
Thu 5/28Mon 6/1
SLC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $516-$368
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Wed 6/24Tue 6/30
SLC - ORD • Non-stop
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Use the CTA Orange Line from Midway to downtown Chicago.
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC-CHI)

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

Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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8:23 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
11h 09m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 7:38 am
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SLC
18h 48m
2 stops
$253Frontier
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jun 29
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10:50 pm - 8:43 pm
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ORD
20h 53m
1 stop
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8:41 pm - 11:50 am
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SLC
40h 09m
2 stops
$256Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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8:23 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
11h 09m
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4:05 pm - 9:30 am
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SLC
18h 25m
2 stops
$258Frontier
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 25
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10:41 pm - 8:53 pm
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ORD
21h 12m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 9:35 am
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SLC
20h 45m
2 stops
$259Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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8:23 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
11h 09m
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9:20 am - 8:51 pm
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SLC
12h 31m
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$260Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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1:50 pm - 5:28 am
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ORD
14h 38m
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9:57 pm - 12:27 pm
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SLC
15h 30m
1 stop
$261Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
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12:34 pm - 6:34 am
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ORD
17h 00m
2 stops
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9:37 pm - 7:38 am
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11h 01m
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$262Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
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8:23 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
11h 09m
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1:50 pm - 11:49 am
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22h 59m
2 stops
$263Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 29
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1:50 pm - 5:07 am
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ORD
14h 17m
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7:20 am - 9:35 am
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27h 15m
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$264Frontier
Fri, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 29
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14h 17m
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27h 15m
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$265Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Salt Lake City to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago departing in May.

What is the cheapest Salt Lake City to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago costs $314 on the route between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 11% cheaper than other Salt Lake City-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Salt Lake City (SLC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Salt Lake City to Chicago, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $40 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $168 and $145 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Salt Lake City 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 $377 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago

 
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Expert on American Airlines and SLC

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago

  • How can I fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Several nonstop flights are operating between Salt Lake City Airport and Chicago. The most common flights include Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Alternatively, when looking for ways of saving money, you can opt for one-stop flights such as Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, usually with stops at LAX and DEN. However, this will add at least 3-4h to your overall travel time.

  • Is there parking at Salt Lake City (SLC)?

    If you are planning to park at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) for more than 24h, there is a long-term Economy parking lot that offers affordable and convenient parking at the Airport. It is located in the Southwest of the Airport’s terminals. However, when planning to park for less than 24h, there are short-term parking lots outside each terminal. The airport also has a free shuttle that regularly runs in all the terminals from the parking lots. It is vital to note that the airport parking kiosks do not accept cash, so it is necessary to have a credit or debit card.

  • Are there any hotels at the arrival airport in Chicago?

    If you are arriving late at O’Hare International Airport and looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at one of the nearby hotels like the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, situated 0.3 miles from the airport. Alternatively, when landing late at Chicago Midways Airport, you can spend the night at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago, which is at 0.9 miles. You will wake up in the morning feeling fresh.

  • What services can passengers with reduced mobility access upon their arrival in Chicago?

    Chicago Airports offer special assistance to passengers with limited mobility upon request. It is possible to contact your airline requesting assistance before the scheduled flight time. This way, you will find extra assistance and a wheelchair waiting on the ground when you arrive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago was $154 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Salt Lake City and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    When flying out of Salt Lake City you will be using Salt Lake City. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Salt Lake City to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM, and Air France.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $480 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $404 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $253 or less one-way and $428 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out of Salt Lake City (SLC), there are two airports where you might land in your arrival city, Chicago: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway (MDW). However, O’Hare International Airport is the hub of Chicago, located on the city's Northwest side. It is the primary airport operating both international flights. On the other hand, Chicago Midways Airport is a secondary airport mainly serving domestic flights.
  • When traveling through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), you will find playing areas at Concourses A, B, and E. These play areas are equipped with toys for children to play and unwind while waiting to board their flights.
  • Take advantage of the lounges in the departure airport. Several airline lounges offer high-quality services, including showers at Salt Lake City Airport. For instance, the Delta Sky Club lounge is located at Concourse A in the main Terminal.
  • ORD features several outdoor pet relief areas located in front of Terminals 1, 2, and 5 that passengers traveling with pets can use to make their pets comfortable. These pet relief areas are equipped with garbage cans, waste bags, gravel, and wood chips to maintain the cleanliness of the space.
  • When traveling through Salt Lake City, it is recommended that a passenger should arrive at the airport at least 3h before the scheduled flight time. This is to give passengers enough time to go through the security screening and arrive at the departure gate on time.

Prefer to fly direct from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Saturday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Salt Lake City

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Salt Lake City to Chicago

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4307 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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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.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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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.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

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.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

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!!

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

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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