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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Chicago

Tue, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 18
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6:25 am - 12:32 amSEA-ORD
16h 07m1 stop
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5:40 am - 6:59 pmORD-SEA
15h 19m1 stop
$159Frontier
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Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 14
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5:25 am - 11:39 pmSEA-ORD
16h 14m1 stop
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8:42 pm - 11:24 pmORD-SEA
4h 42mnonstop
$163Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 2
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12:59 am - 7:03 amSEA-ORD
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4h 32mnonstop
$172Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 2
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12:59 am - 7:03 amSEA-ORD
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8:00 am - 10:37 amORD-SEA
4h 37mnonstop
$179Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
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3:59 pm - 10:04 pmSEA-ORD
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6:20 am - 8:50 amORD-SEA
4h 30mnonstop
$180Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
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7:10 am - 5:10 pmSEA-ORD
8h 00m1 stop
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7:47 pm - 10:30 pmORD-SEA
4h 43mnonstop
$195United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 27
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7:10 am - 5:10 pmSEA-ORD
8h 00m1 stop
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7:10 am - 9:43 amORD-SEA
4h 33mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 30
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5:50 pm - 11:51 pmSEA-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
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6:13 pm - 8:50 pmORD-SEA
4h 37mnonstop
$218Delta
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Thu, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 13
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5:55 pm - 11:56 pmSEA-ORD
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7:15 am - 9:45 amORD-SEA
4h 30mnonstop
$228Delta
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Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 31
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12:46 am - 6:52 amSEA-ORD
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4h 48mnonstop
$231American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Chicago

 
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for quick luggage retrieval.


Alaska Airlines' Premium Class includes priority boarding and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three inches more legroom than Main Cabin seats.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding can be purchased to ensure overhead bin space for carry-ons.

American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American Airlines' Basic Economy is budget-friendly but has restrictions like late boarding and no seat assignment.

Airports
SEA

Use the SEA Spot Saver for free expedited security screening from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Checkpoints 2, 3, and 5.

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ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago for $5, avoiding traffic delays.

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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.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Seattle to Chicago?

What is the cheapest Seattle to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Seattle to Chicago cost $176 and was between Seattle (SEA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Seattle (SEA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The average price for a return flight for this route is $171.

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 Wednesday, and avoid Sundays 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 $223 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $327 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.

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 $535 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Seattle to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Chicago was $84 for a one-way ticket and $159 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, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, 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 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Chicago?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Chicago, with oneworld 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $304 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $281 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $176 or less one-way and $285 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago.
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Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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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 Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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There was a delay, then we were boarded, then deboarded, then waited another hour for a new flight, then boarded again and arrived 2 hours later than expected while traveling with 3 young children.

2.0 MediocreDaniel, Jul 2025SEA - BUR
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There was a delay, then we were boarded, then deboarded, then waited another hour for a new flight, then boarded again and arrived 2 hours later than expected while traveling with 3 young children.

I don't like that this survey shows Good for everything. Everything was not Good. I didn't eat any of the food. I didnt' have any entertainment. You need to have a NA choice. My flight was satisfactory until I debarked the plane and fell on the Jetway. The jetway sections had a slight inclined edge, which I tripped on. I was near the plane's exit door, but neither of the flight attendants helped me get up. I was helped by two other passengers. Also, I explained to the counter staff about falling and no one seemed to understand what I was telling them. I said I fell on the ramp, which was not the correct term. The passenger who was sitting next to me on the plane did a better job of explaining to your staff where I fell and that I was in a lot of pain. I also wanted to report the incident and no one helped with that. I was then offered a wheelchair. The passenger who helped me stayed with me until the wheelchair arrived. I asked the wheelchair attendant if there was anyone I could report the incident to and he said there was no one. Really???? My daughter picked me up at the door. I tipped the attendant for his service from the Alaska counter to her car. Before leaving the property, my daughter called the airport to report the incident. We were advised to go to the to a hospital ER. A Cat Scan showed I broke the 6th rib on the right side. My daughter was sent paperwork to complete from the agent with whom she spoke before we left the airport.

Flight attendant was excellent, pleasant and attentive. Announcements were clear and pleasant.

seats good, foot space comfortable not good, waiting on tormack at Las Vegas

6 hour flight from Seattle to Dulles airport without any WiFi and movies, as well as now snacks is crazy. We were told no WiFi and entertainment 5 hours before departure.

Wifi would be nice. Unfortunately the particular airplane was not equipped with wifi.

I'm so glad that Alaska still keeps this little "puddle-jumper" route going between SEA>ALW; my daughter lives on Walla Walla, and it's so much quicker to be able to fly right in to Walla Walla than to have to fly into Tri-Cities and then make her drive 40 minutes each way. This flight is usually only 50%-75% full when I fly it, but that's because it doesn't get in to ALW until MIDNIGHT! But thanks for continuing to service the Walla Walla area, Alaska!

Seats very comfortable and legroom appreciated. All in all, it was a great experience.

Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

I was expecting better service from Alaska Airlines. I registered for assistance since I have a disability. The terminal in Seattle, WA was very unprofessional and at times rude. The BWI location was the exact opposite. I will NOT consider Alaska Airlines for future flights.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Very late arrival at PWM. Late jet getting to ATL. Equipment problem with aircraft - could not get enough water onto plane., Another delay getting FAA approval for flight with bottled H2O. Not the crew’s problem.

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

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 flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

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.

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.

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