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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Typical prices: $263-$456
Frontier
Thu 9/10Sun 9/13
SLC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$337
Typical prices: $321-$462
United Airlines
Wed 9/2Sat 9/5
SLC - ORD • Non-stop
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Southwest adds value with free carry-on; Frontier's low fares charge for extras.
Delta free Wi-Fi helps on domestic flights; United Economy Plus adds legroom.
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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, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
8:24 pm - 5:38 am
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ORD
8h 14m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 3:21 pm
ORD
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SLC
9h 51m
1 stop
$276Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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10:20 am - 5:59 am
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ORD
18h 39m
1 stop
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8:11 pm - 9:26 am
ORD
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SLC
14h 15m
1 stop
$276Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:08 pm - 1:36 pm
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ORD
17h 28m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:31 am
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16h 31m
2 stops
$290Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:08 pm - 1:36 pm
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ORD
17h 28m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:31 am
ORD
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SLC
16h 31m
2 stops
$291Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:50 pm - 10:00 pm
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ORD
3h 10mnonstop
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7:35 am - 10:15 am
ORD
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SLC
3h 40mnonstop
$337Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:50 pm - 10:00 pm
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ORD
3h 10mnonstop
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7:17 pm - 10:01 pm
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SLC
3h 44mnonstop
$337Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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11:43 am - 4:05 pm
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ORD
3h 22mnonstop
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9:10 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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SLC
3h 49mnonstop
$337American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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1:34 pm - 6:05 pm
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ORD
3h 31mnonstop
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10:06 am - 12:39 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
$337American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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4:15 pm - 8:38 pm
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ORD
3h 23mnonstop
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12:58 pm - 3:31 pm
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SLC
3h 33mnonstop
$337United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:10 am - 12:28 pm
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ORD
3h 18mnonstop
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8:21 pm - 10:59 pm
ORD
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3h 38mnonstop
$337United Airlines
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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 November.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Salt Lake City usually cost between $261 and $418 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $276 on Frontier (Nov 5-Nov 8).

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 $296 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, 5% 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, Wednesday 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 $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $503 and $474 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 $424 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 1 week before departure. 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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago was $155 for a one-way ticket and $276 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Salt Lake City to Chicago flight route.

  • 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $465 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 $479 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $267 or less one-way and $392 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.

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Salt Lake City to Chicago

Monday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago to Salt Lake City

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

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American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4227 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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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 we had a flawless experience with Southwest. Both flights were early and no mechanical errors at all. We were shocked and pleasantly surprised 😮.

I stopped flying southwest a long time ago. I don’t care for their boarding process, especially when I have a family to try and seat together. The early bird check in made it so much easier. As long as you do that, it’s great.

Everything was very good. I will fly Southwest again soon!

Nice and easy. You can't go wrong with the value and quality or Southwest.

Flight was cancelled due to “inclement weather” even though all other carriers continued to operate as planned.

sw cancelled our flight 2 hours before we were to leave. Our bags were already checked. Only communication we had was a text that had a link to reschedule that did not work. When we finally got to front of line ticket agent said they could not get us on a flight until Wednesday. This was Sunday. 3 days. The. They stated since it was “weather” related they would not give us vouchers for food, hotel stay anything. So we had to book on a different airline costing us an extra $1000. Unacceptable.

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

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.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Late boarding by three hours. No Wi-Fi. No screens. Cramped seats. Sitting on the tarmac for 30 minutes after landing waiting for a gate. Delay in luggage getting to baggage claim.

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

WiFi didn’t work the entire flight. Very disappointing. Minimal food and options - sadly the state of current affairs. All other aspects of the flight were fine.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

It went up and down at the right time and place. I’m happy with that outcome.

Flight was cancelled as I was in line for security. Next available flight got me to my destination 24 hrs later than the first. No refunds offered, just credit toward another flight. I booked with delta, got to my destination only 2 hrs behind my original flight schedule. Won’t be using American again.

It was a good flight - not overbooked and in time.

It was perfect in almost all ways. In fact it arrived early in both legs of my flight. The entertainment was marginal, but that was due mostly to the length of the flight. I love American!

Thankfully no connections off of this one on the day of the flight as it was delayed 90+ minutes.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

Flight was delayed an hour. The pilot said we could deplane but that we wouldn’t be able to get back on. Luckily, my layover in ORD was 2 hours and it didn’t affect my connection. But a lot of people missed their connection and a handful of people elected to get off the plane. There were a lot of upset people and the American crew didn’t seem very sympathetic or accommodating.

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.

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

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Although we received an email from Kayak AND the airline, turns out we were not on Frontier’s manifest for the flight. We had to purchase tickets at the gate. Not sure where this transaction fell apart, but it did. We are now disputing the charges for the SLC to PDX flight originally booked through Kayak.

Our flight was cancelled and I spent $800 on a replacement ticket. No refund was awarded other than the cost of my original Frontier ticket. unacceptable...

The worst experience ever!!! They canceled our flight when we arrived at the airport to check in. We asked why is it canceled they told us they don’t know. No apology, very cold and rude. We had to pay for another night at the hotel, we had to call out of work. We won’t be using them anymore in the future!!!

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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