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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $442-$267
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SAN - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$247
Typical prices: $388-$248
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Wed 6/3Sat 6/6
SAN - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Chicago (SAN-CHI)

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

Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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6:25 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
12h 07m
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9:00 am - 11:37 am
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SAN
4h 37mnonstop
$237Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sat, Jul 18
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8:29 pm - 5:28 am
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ORD
6h 59m
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9:57 pm - 9:05 am
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13h 08m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:37 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
8h 55m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 11:50 pm
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33h 45m
2 stops
$239Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Sat, May 30
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6:25 am - 8:32 pm
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ORD
12h 07m
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9:37 pm - 8:42 am
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SAN
13h 05m
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$240Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 10
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4:17 pm - 8:08 pm
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25h 51m
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9:24 pm - 3:31 pm
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20h 07m
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$240Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 27
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12h 07m
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4h 37mnonstop
$241Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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6:20 am - 12:20 pm
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MDW
4h 00mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:30 am
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4h 15mnonstop
$247Southwest
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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6h 10m
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4h 15mnonstop
$257Southwest
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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10:15 pm - 8:43 am
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8h 28m
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5:12 pm - 11:27 pm
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8h 15m
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$267Delta
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 30
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8h 18m
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$268Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Chicago departing in May.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from San Diego to Chicago costs $245 on the route between San Diego (SAN) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other San Diego-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Diego to Chicago, look for departures on Fridays 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 San Diego to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $91 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $583 and $579 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego 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 $307 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Diego to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Diego to Chicago 
CupcakeFlew with Alaska Airlines
SAN
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ORD
Apr 2026
Please bring a water bottle for hydration during the flight.
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Sep 2024
Yes! Don’t reserve a flight with less than 1 1/2 hour connection time or you have a good possibility of missing your connection.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Chicago

  • How can I rent a car when I arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    All of the major rental car companies have locations at the Multi-Modal Facility located offsite from the airport. Dedicated shuttle buses run 24/7 from the airport terminals to the facility. Pickup locations for the shuttle buses are clearly marked with locations just outside of the terminal baggage claim areas.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago?

    There are several nonstop flight choices from Chicago to San Diego. Southwest Airlines offers nonstop service to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), while both United Airlines and American Airlines offer nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • What is a good way to get from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the city center by public transportation?

    The Chicago Transit Authority offers a train service from the airport. The Blue Line train operates on a 24h basis, making several stops on the way, with both the Clinton and Grand stops being great places to hop off the train in Downtown Chicago.

  • Is there a public transportation option to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to the city center?

    The Chicago Transit Authority's Orange Line offers service to Chicago Midway Airport. The trains run from early morning until after midnight every day. The trip to Downtown Chicago from the airport takes roughly 25min. The Roosevelt Station is a great place to hop off the train to explore Downtown Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Chicago was $121 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from San Diego. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Chicago?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Chicago?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Chicago, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $280 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $301 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $352 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re looking for something to eat after your flight from San Diego, Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) offers a wide variety of choices. This includes everything from quick and simple options like Einstein Brothers Bagels and Dunkin Express to the artisan pizza found at Woodgrain Neapolitan Pizza.
  • The city bus 992 offers service between Downtown San Diego and San Diego International Airport (SAN). The bus operates from early in the morning until almost midnight and offers buses every 15min during the week and every 30min on weekends and holidays.
  • If you are looking for a place to wait before your flight to Chicago, stop in at the Airspace Lounge located in Terminal 2 of San Diego International Airport. For a fee between $20 and $30 per hour, you can enjoy a host of amenities, including a wide array of food and beverage choices, plus restrooms, showers, and an abundant seating area.
  • Are you planning on driving yourself to San Diego International Airport before your flight to Chicago? There are parking lots located at both terminal buildings. Both of the lots offer an hourly rate for the first 24h and then offer daily rates after that. The lots are adjacent to each terminal building and the terminals are easily accessed by a covered walkway.
  • If you’ve forgotten your favorite entertainment or technology device for the flight from San Diego to Chicago, there are two Best Buy Express vending machines located at San Diego International Airport. These machines carry things like chargers for mobile phones, noise-canceling headphones, and digital cameras.

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Wednesday

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Chicago

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

10.0 ExcellentMauricio, May 2026
SAN - PDX
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

No outlets, plugs, way to charge the phone or service and no food on one leg o the trip, but other than that, great. Loved WIFI, the flight, the crew, the pilots, the schedule, etc. Great job. My new favorite airline!

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

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.

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!

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.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

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.

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

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

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

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

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