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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl 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 Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 14
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6:45 am - 2:13 pmSNA-ORD
5h 28m1 stop
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3:18 pm - 9:21 pmORD-SNA
8h 03m1 stop
$105Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 14
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7:58 pm - 6:03 amSNA-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
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3:18 pm - 9:21 pmORD-SNA
8h 03m1 stop
$118Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 8
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5:22 pm - 6:12 amSNA-ORD
10h 50m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 11:26 amORD-SNA
15h 11m1 stop
$121Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 12
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7:14 pm - 5:40 amSNA-ORD
8h 26m1 stop
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3:09 pm - 10:30 pmORD-SNA
9h 21m1 stop
$248Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
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12:18 pm - 9:42 pmSNA-ORD
7h 24m1 stop
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7:20 am - 11:33 amORD-SNA
6h 13m1 stop
$263Frontier
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
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12:09 pm - 12:31 amSNA-ORD
10h 22m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:24 amORD-SNA
7h 24m1 stop
$265Frontier
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Fri, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 16
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7:14 pm - 5:40 amSNA-ORD
8h 26m1 stop
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2:03 pm - 10:18 pmORD-SNA
10h 15m1 stop
$268Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 23
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3:09 pm - 9:24 pmSNA-ORD
4h 15mnonstop
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6:48 pm - 9:20 pmORD-SNA
4h 32mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 2:07 pmSNA-ORD
4h 12mnonstop
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6:50 am - 9:10 amORD-SNA
4h 20mnonstop
$270American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 20
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2:02 pm - 8:13 pmSNA-ORD
4h 11mnonstop
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5:00 am - 9:14 amORD-SNA
6h 14m1 stop
$275United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on longer flights.


Use American Airlines app for inflight entertainment; seatback screens are being removed.

United Airlines

Opt for Economy Plus for up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


Download the United app for entertainment on flights without seatback screens.

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SNA

Security lines at SNA are rarely crowded, with waits usually under 10 minutes. If lines are long, try another terminal's checkpoint.

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ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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Planning a trip from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $470 and $454 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 $802 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Are there amenities that are kid-friendly on flights from Santa Ana to O’Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    There are several kid-friendly amenities available on flights from Santa Ana to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Southwest Airlines offers kid-friendly amenities to make the travel experience enjoyable for children. They provide in-flight entertainment options such as movies, TV shows, and games suitable for kids. Southwest also offers complimentary snacks and beverages, including items that are popular among children. While they may not provide specific kits or toys, their friendly and accommodating service caters to families traveling with children.

  • Can I fly sustainably on flights from Santa Ana to O’Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    In order to support a sustainable environment, Delta Air Lines has implemented a number of initiatives. They have invested in fuel-efficient aircraft, put carbon offset programs in place, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, Delta emphasizes waste minimization and recycling, use environmentally friendly products, and encourages energy-efficient operations. To lessen their environmental impact and advance a more sustainable aviation business, they actively engage in sustainable practices.

  • Is it allowed to travel with my service animal between SNA and ORD?

    You can travel with a service dog on flights from Santa Ana to ORD. You can travel with a service animal on American Airlines. They comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and allow passengers with disabilities to bring their service animals onboard. American Airlines' pet policy states that the maximum weight for pets traveling in the cabin is 20 lb, including the weight of the carrier.

  • Are there baggage restrictions on flights from SNA to ORD?

    Baggage restrictions on flights can vary depending on the airline, travel class, and destination. The checked baggage allowance and fees can vary based on the fare type, and frequent flyer status on Delta Air Lines along this route. In general, for domestic flights within the U.S., the standard allowance is usually one checked bag with a maximum weight of 50 lb, and the linear dimensions should not exceed 62 inches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $53 for a one-way ticket and $105 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Chicago O'Hare Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Air Canada, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $492 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $335 or less round-trip.
  • You can pick up your rental car at Chicago-O-Hare-Intl airport (ORD). The airport has a Rental Car Center located near the main terminals.
  • Spirit Airlines between Santa Ana and ORD typically offers two classes of seats on their flights: Standard Economy and Big Front Seats. However, it's important to note that Spirit Airlines operates as a low-cost carrier and does not have traditional cabin classes like other full-service airlines.
  • United Airlines provides unique food options for travelers with certain dietary choices or needs. These selections range from kosher to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
  • Delta Air Lines operating between Santa Ana and C (ORD) offers several accessibility services for passengers with hearing impairment. These include visual and vibrating alerts at the gate, captioned in-flight entertainment, and assistance from trained personnel for communication needs. Passengers can request these services when booking.
  • If you are flying from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Chicago O’hare Intl Airport (ORD), you will mainly fly with nonstop airlines as this is a Domestic flight. However, you can also fly with Spirit Airlines that offers single layovers at Denver International Airport (DEN).

Prefer to fly direct from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +9 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +10 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +7 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +8 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +8 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +9 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to O'Hare Intl

 
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7.1Food
8.5Crew
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We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2025LAX - SEA
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We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

Good. They checked my bag FOR FREE so I didnt have to try to hoist it up into the overhead compartment. Also, they served free beverages, which I appreciated.

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

I ordered the fruit and cheese plate on both outbound and inbound flights, the cheese portion on the inbound flight was half of what it had been on the outbound flight. 🙁

Everything was really good except it was really cold in the plane,

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I very late and supose be in home at 12 pm from yesterday but I stiill in detroi airport

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

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 seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

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.

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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