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Cheapest round-trip
$328
Typical prices: $238-$439
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Cheapest non-stop
$328
Typical prices: $294-$444
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Mon 7/27Wed 9/2
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American Basic Economy is cheaper, but late boarding and no seat assignment add tradeoffs.
Delta free Wi-Fi helps on this domestic route; United Economy Plus adds legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Chicago (SEA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle 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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Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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7:41 pm - 10:01 am
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ORD
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11:06 am - 9:51 am
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24h 45m
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$328Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 12
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12:17 am - 6:20 am
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4h 03mnonstop
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9:57 pm - 9:04 am
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13h 07m
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$330Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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23h 46m
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7:29 am - 11:04 am
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29h 35m
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$332Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
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11:22 pm - 8:39 am
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7h 17m
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10:15 pm - 12:52 am
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4h 37mnonstop
$333American Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
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13h 07m
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$336Frontier
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 13
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$337Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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5:48 pm - 11:59 pm
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$338Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
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$339Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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1:55 pm - 10:00 pm
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$342Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Chicago departing in October.

What is the cheapest Seattle to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Seattle to Chicago costs $287 on the route between Seattle (SEA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Seattle-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Seattle, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $47 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $750 and $555 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $386, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Chicago

  • Are there any attractions at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    Yes, Chicago O’Hare Airport has several attractions, such as the Brachiosaurus Dinosaur, the Butch O'Hare Exhibit, the Hall of Flags, a light sculpture, an urban garden, painted benches, and a yoga room. If you need to spend the night at the airport, the CDA provides a cot, a pillow, and a passenger amenity kit with toiletries.

  • What's travel options are available from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Downtown Chicago?

    The CTA blue line L train offers a quick and convenient transportation option that'll take about 45min from O’Hare Airport. At the airport, you can take the blue line from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Follow the "CTA Trains" signs to get there. It's a short distance from the baggage claim area. If you'd rather travel by bus, the shuttle pickup point is located outside the baggage claim at all terminals. Alternatively, you can use the Airport Supersaver, also in the same location, but allows more luggage. If a taxi sounds more like your preferred travel option, taxi stands are located outside the terminals.

  • Are there any hotels at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    You can stay at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. It's directly across Terminal 1, 2, and 3 and within walking distance through the underground walkways or the Airport Transit System from Terminal 5.

  • Are there restaurants at Seattle-Tacoma Airport?

    If you arrive early at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport and need to grab a bite, you'll find several restaurants, including McDonald's, Beecher's Handmade Cheese, Hachi-Ko, Starbucks, Caffe D'arte, and Dish D'Lish, among others.

  • Where are the pet relief areas at Seattle Tacoma Airport?

    SEA has several pet relief areas available for travelers with pets or service animals. These relief areas are located both inside and outside the terminal, and include four indoor/post-security relief areas located in the North Satellite, Concourse D, South Satellite, and Central Terminal. Additionally, there are two outdoor pet relief areas, located outside of door 26 and at the South end of baggage claim in the secured area.

  • What amenities are available for business travelers at Seattle Tacoma Airport?

    Some of the amenities that are available for business travelers at SEA include wi-fi access, charging stations for electronic devices, private workstations, printing and fax services, meeting rooms, and conference facilities available at the on-site airport lounges, such as the Club at SEA located in Concourse A, C and S.

  • Can I rent a car at Midway Airport?

    Yes. The rental desks at MDW are located in the Midway Rental Car Facility, which hosts all the rental companies in one location. You can access the Rental Car Facility by taking the shuttle bus outside the baggage claim area. The facility is located near the airport, and it's easily accessible to passengers.

  • What public transit options are available at Midway Airport?

    There are several public transportation options available at Midway Airport. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) offers both rapid transit trains (the Orange Line) and buses that can take you to various parts of the city. The Midway Station is located near the airport, and riders can take the shuttle bus outside of the baggage claim to get there.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are several cities you can visit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). These include Chicago, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Franklin Park, Elmwood Park, River Grove, Schiller Park, Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Rosemont. These locations are all accessible from the transit options at the airport.

  • Where are the nursing stations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    There are several nursing rooms and pods available for traveling, nursing mothers at ORD. These facilities can be found in each terminal including Terminal 1, Concourses B and C; Terminal 2, Concourses E and F; and Terminal 3, Concourses G and H. In addition, Mamava lactation pods are available throughout the airport, including at Terminal 1, 2, and 3. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Chicago was $172 for a one-way ticket and $328 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Seattle is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Seattle from Seattle/Tacoma Intl and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $373 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 $305 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $228 or less one-way and $382 or less round-trip.
  • If you're planning to travel out of Seattle into Chicago, you can book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airport is about 13 miles away from Seattle city center. You can easily get there through the Link Light Rail that departs from Westlake Station in Downtown Seattle about every 15min.
  • Chicago has two major airports to choose from for your arrival, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the largest of the two and the most popular, but Chicago Midway International Airport is closer to Chicago’s city center. MDW is about 12 miles away, while ORD is about 18 miles away from Downtown Chicago.
  • Airlines offering non-stop flights from Seattle to Chicago include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Spirit Airlines offers connecting flights with one or two layovers.
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport has lounging areas if you get there early and need to relax for a while before boarding your flight. These lounges include the Club SEA that charges about $45, Trail Head BBQ Bar, and the Centurion Lounge.
  • Seattle-Tacoma Airport is the main hub for Alaska Airlines, as its headquarters are close by. It's also a hub for Delta Air Lines and happens to be its international gateway to Asia. Chicago O’Hare is the hub for American Airlines and United Airlines and the focus city for Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a children's play area with nursing rooms and suites. If you call ahead, you can get wheelchair assistance, special dietary needs, medical storage, and specific seat arrangements. Chicago O'Hare International Airport also offers similar services.
  • If you need assistance transporting your luggage, baggage carts are available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You can rent carts landside in the Central Terminal or the gated areas. However, it's important to note that carts cannot be taken through security.
  • For travelers with reduced mobility, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers a wide range of services to help make travel more accessible. These services include wheelchair assistance by trained staff, accessible parking stalls, curb-to-gate transportation for arriving flights, airport shuttle service, and accessible restrooms.
  • If you have any questions while at Midway Airport (MDW), you can visit one of the available information desks for more assistance. The desk located at the main entrance is accessible to all passengers, while travelers who require translation services can visit the designated information desk in the baggage claim area.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Chicago

 
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The flight kept getting delayed due to a maintenance issue. That happens, but there is no excuse for changing the gate FIVE TIMES, including one time nearly all the way across SeaTac. After we were delayed for 3+ hours, they did send us (via email) a $12 meal voucher...except you can't find a $12 meal anywhere in that airport, unless you consider a bag of M&M's and a bottle of water a meal. The plane had one problem after another but finally took off 4.5 hours late. This caused us to miss our hotel shuttle at ORD (they didn't run past midnight and it was 3 am) so we had to wait 25 minutes and pay for an Uber. I did get a $50 flight voucher from Alaska...big deal. Barely covers my Uber ride that I shouldn't have needed.

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The flight kept getting delayed due to a maintenance issue. That happens, but there is no excuse for changing the gate FIVE TIMES, including one time nearly all the way across SeaTac. After we were delayed for 3+ hours, they did send us (via email) a $12 meal voucher...except you can't find a $12 meal anywhere in that airport, unless you consider a bag of M&M's and a bottle of water a meal. The plane had one problem after another but finally took off 4.5 hours late. This caused us to miss our hotel shuttle at ORD (they didn't run past midnight and it was 3 am) so we had to wait 25 minutes and pay for an Uber. I did get a $50 flight voucher from Alaska...big deal. Barely covers my Uber ride that I shouldn't have needed.

Why was I charged for a glass of wine on one flight and not on another? Why no movie or TVs? It was a long flight.

Way too warm for that length of flight!! If the pretzel bag gets any smaller, there won't even be any pretzels to eat!! Crew didn't talk. $99 just for an aisle seat is ludicrous!! Probably won't fly Alaska again.

I had wonderful flight. Only negative was the entertainment. Because there was not any entertainment on the plane.

Great airline great seats a ;ittle turbulence but piolot handled it well

No issues with flight. A small delay due to waiting for aircraft but a non-issue. To me a good rating on a flying day is a good thing.

I appreciated the first class section not being overly expensive. I didn't appreciate the flight attendants discussing their concern with a mom and a crying baby (it happens!) with passengers like myself being able to hear their conversation. I know the area is tight but speak in code or something to be more professional and respectful of passengers. One of my worst fears in taking my children on a plane when they were younger was having a crying baby/toddler. It never happened but it caused me anxiety and I think a lot of women especially feel this. The food was good and flight was delayed two hoursdue to an issue with the baggage equipment at the Seattle airport.

It was warm on the plane. Perhaps the people who were coughing quite often should be encouraged to wear a mask?! It was a long 4 hours.

I usually choose Alaska Airlines over any other airline. They try the hardest to make flying a great experience.

Staff being friendly would have help since the flight was delayed, again. Folks answered questions but no one seemed happy to be working today and if showed.

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.

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.

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

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

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

The people of SW Airlines really make it nice to fly.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

My flight was delayed by 4 hours in 30 minute increments. The gate agents were amazing but the communication was not. We were told that there was a maintenance issue but they didn't know what it was. That didn't inspire confidence. Then they said they found it and it was fixed and the pilot just needed to sign off. Then the pilot needed to talk to the other pilot from the arriving flight and we'd be fine. Then we were waiting for the pilot to call back. Then the maintenance issue wasn't fixed. Then they decided we were getting a new plane (why didn't they decide this earlier??). Fine. But then they announced we were changing gates AND terminals. And we were boarding in 20 minutes. So we all had to run to the new terminal gate. We could have taken off at that time, but we then had to wait for all the people who rebooked on a different flight to book this flight again. That took 30+ minutes because there was only one gate agent. When everyone ditched this flight, I saw it as an opportunity to upgrade to comfort. Delta, the greedy jerks they are, charged me $121. After their delay, their fault, their issues, couldn't even discount an upgrade. They only handed out $12 meal vouchers for the delay. I can't even get a snack from starbucks for that.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

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

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

They had three choices for snacks - but you could only have one - and they ran out of the dark chocolate before they made it all the way down the aisle... Packed flight - limited service.

They opened my checked bag and even though my lock was tsa approved, they loose my lock and left my bag just like that. Incompetent people, very upset about it. I’ll try to avoid traveling with united

We fly to Ecuador frequently. Checking in is usually a hassle because most United agents take some time before they can verify that my passport doesn't require a visa to Ecuador. This time the process was even longer due to the cyber attack. But she was really nice to us. So glad we brought plenty of snacks to supplement the 3 flights from SEA to GYE.

We had selected seats in the app that were a 2x2 format in the middle of the plane. Our seats when we got on the plane had been moved to the back rows in a 3x1 format. What’s the point of paying up for tickets that allow seat selection if the airline will just change them?

The new Airbus A231neo has neat tech but the economy seats are so tight together that I always had my shoulders against one passenger or the other. I was very miffed that Basic Economy REQUIRES check-in of bags other than your personal carry-on; if you want to offer low-cost airline prices and then add services for a fee, just let me carry on my duffel. Hell, I could have put my carry on IN the duffel and called it a day but the gate agent would not let me; I ended up paying $40 for the risk of losing my bag. Not the worst flight, but far from the best.

Terrible Initial delay for almost an hour before boarding and departing in Seattle. Then a “customary” wait on the tarmac in Newark after landing for half an hour. I call it customary because it happens almost every time I land in Newark. I do t know if it’s Newark or United airline but it’s a travesty . I use Newark because it’s closer than jfk to where I live but am strongly considering switching because of extremely poor in time performance and Condé and delay after landing

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

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.

Airplane was cold. Flight attendants were rude. Phone charger did not work. No food available.

This flight was fine but had no time to breathe as the connection was late from Sea to ORD.. Super stressful. If we checked bags, the trip would have been very distressed.

Late and next flight even later. Who leaves at 245 am and arrives at 330 am ? No wifi, 4 hr flight and one bag of pretzels? AA should be ashamed

No problems on this flight. Entertainment system worked well. On time take off and arrival. Smooth most of the way.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

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