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Cheap Flights to Chicago

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

Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 8
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5:00 am - 6:37 amEWR-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
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9:28 pm - 12:46 amORD-EWR
2h 18mnonstop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 11
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5:00 am - 6:37 amEWR-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
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4:37 pm - 12:12 amORD-EWR
6h 35m1 stop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 4 - Sun, Aug 10
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11:36 am - 12:58 pmBWI-ORD
2h 22mnonstop
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7:45 am - 10:51 amORD-BWI
2h 06mnonstop
$124Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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10:58 pm - 12:14 amBWI-ORD
2h 16mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 10:13 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$127Frontier
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Tue, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 18
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5:00 am - 6:58 amBOS-ORD
2h 58mnonstop
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8:30 pm - 12:14 amORD-BOS
2h 44mnonstop
$138American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 11:50 amBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
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1:30 pm - 4:30 pmORD-BWI
2h 00mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:30 amBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:48 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$148United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 12:41 pmJFK-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
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1:59 pm - 5:17 pmORD-JFK
2h 18mnonstop
$152American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 8:00 pmEWR-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
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9:08 pm - 12:30 amORD-EWR
2h 22mnonstop
$154United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 8 - Sat, Jul 12
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 11:50 amBOS-ORD
7h 05m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 11:20 pmORD-BOS
6h 00m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight to Chicago

 
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American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for longer flights.


Basic Economy has late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in, suitable for tight budgets.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, perfect for privacy and comfort.


Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort.

Frontier

Choose the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection, avoiding extra fees.


Opt for Premium Bundle for priority boarding and extra legroom at a small additional cost.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Spirit Airlines

Upgrade to Big Front Seat for 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom, available for a fee.


Select Go Big fare for priority check-in and free Wi-Fi, enhancing travel experience.

Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats on select aircraft, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


Main Cabin provides 32 inches of pitch, with bulkhead seats offering more legroom.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Alaska Airlines

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


First Class offers 41" pitch and two free checked bags, ideal for spacious travel.

Airports
ORD

The CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago runs 24 hours and takes about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic congestion.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

For a quick trip to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Orange Line from MDW. It takes about 25-30 minutes and avoids traffic delays.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chicago

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $98 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Chicago and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $117 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Chicago?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Chicago from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Chicago costs $334 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $38 and departed from Nashville. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Chicago which costs $362 on average, and New York to Chicago, which costs $354 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $177 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $279 and $277 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $246.

What is a good deal for flights to Chicago?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chicago, 25% of our users found tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From New Haven $96 round-trip, from Charlotte $267 round-trip, from Fayetteville $320 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD), with an average flight price of $139.


Good to know - Book Cheap Chicago Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$41
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Chicago flights

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to downtown?

    Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is certainly your choice if you are looking for quick (roughly 20 minutes) and convenient public transport access to the downtown area. However, if you are renting a car, then Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is also only about a 20-minute drive away from downtown.

  • How to get to the Loop from Chicago’s airports?

    If you are coming from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and plan on taking public transport to get to the Loop, then the best option is to simply get on the Blue Line and head towards Forest Park, get off at Jackson and you’ll have arrived at the Loop. The trip will take about 40 minutes (19 stops) and will cost around $5. From Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to the Loop, you simply hop on the Orange Line at Midway and ride the train to its terminus at the Loop. It will take around 20 minutes and will cost approximately $3.

  • What to do in Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers one of the only aeroponic airport gardens in the world. Ticketed customers are able to visit the wonderful garden where they can relax or enjoy a meal. The garden is located in Terminal 3’s O’Hare Rotunda Building.

  • How far are the Chicago airports from each other?

    If you are driving a personal vehicle, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are around an hour drive away from each other. Possibly the most economical way to get between the two is to take the CTA which will require one transfer downtown and will take around an hour and a half while costing approximately $5. There is also the option of a shuttle bus, which will take about an hour and will cost around $25 for a one-way ticket.

  • What is the best way to get from the airport to downtown Chicago?

    If you are landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and you are taking public transport, there is an easy way to get to the downtown area. You can take the train, or the L. The Blue Line serves the route between the airport and downtown Chicago 24/7. If you are landing at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), you can also take the L, but this airport is served by the Orange Line. There are also 9 CTA buses that serve MDW if the Orange Line is not your preferred mode of transportation.

  • Do Chicago’s airports offer assistance for passengers with limited mobility?

    Of course, both Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offer services for travelers with limited mobility. Along with wheelchair service and accessible facilities, you can also arrange to have assistance navigating the airport after you land in Chicago. Contact your airline in advance to book these services and let them know how best to assist you.

  • Are there any direct flights to Chicago from other major U.S. airports?

    Yes, there are plenty of direct flights to Chicago from many other major destinations in the United States. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) especially is a major transit destination, so direct flights to this airport are quite frequent. You will find direct flights to O’Hare from places like Cincinnati, Los Angeles, all three of the airports in New York City, and more.

  • Are there any hotels located in or near either of the Chicago airports?

    Yes, both Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) have several airports close by. The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is directly across from ORD’s terminal building. There are also several other hotels nearby that offer free shuttle service. The closest hotel to MDW is the Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago was found on the route from Los Angeles, at $98 return. The most popular connection is from New York to Chicago and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $117 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?

    Out of the 3 airports in Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport is the nearest to the city center (9 miles). You'll travel 16 miles to reach the center of Chicago if you land in Chicago O'Hare Airport and 79 miles if you land in Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • How much is a flight to Chicago?

    On average, a flight to Chicago costs $334. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $38 and departed from Nashville Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $383. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $606 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $238 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $340.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chicago? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From Baltimore $167
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.
  • Public transit in Chicago conveniently links up directly with both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). For O’Hare, the CTA Blue Line is located right within the airport and will get you to downtown Chicago in around 40 minutes while costing you about $5. At Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the CTA Orange Line can be found within the airport and will take around 20 minutes to get you downtown and will cost around $3.
  • If you are traveling with pets, you will be happy to know that both O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) offer animal relief areas in the terminals. At O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Service Animal Relief Areas (SARA) are located on the outside security on the lower levels of Terminals 1, 2 and 5 and inside security in the Terminal 3 Rotunda and Main Hall. At Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), these areas are at gate A-5 and outside door #4 of baggage claim.
  • The Family Lounge at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is an educational and excitement-filled place for kids and parents to relax and have a bit of a fun before or after their flight. There is live entertainment at various times throughout the year, especially during the holiday season, featuring musicians, caricature artists and more. This is located in Terminal 2, just beyond security.
  • If you need to refresh yourself after your flight to Chicago, you can use the shower facilities at the Hilton Health Club, located directly across from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Travelers who are not staying at the hotel can use this service for a small fee.
  • For those yogi travelers out there, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has yoga rooms ready for your vinyasas. Located in Concourse C, it is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and has complimentary mats available for your use.
  • When purchasing flights to Chicago, travelers have two main airport options: the larger and newer O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and the more budget-friendly Midway International Airport (MDW). O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located on the northwest side of Chicago and offers direct flights to over 200 destinations across the world. Once known as the “busiest square mile in the world”, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is now predominantly serviced by low-cost airlines.
  • If you are flying into Chicago, you will most likely be flying into O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as this is the biggest airport in the city. Chicago is also served by Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), but this airport is much smaller so flights to this one will be less frequent.
  • When you book your flight to Chicago, it is good to keep in mind that flights to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will most likely be more frequent than flights to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). However, there are a few departure points from which there are more departures to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), such as from Atlanta.
  • If you are looking at flights to Chicago, an alternative to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY). Technically just outside Gary, Indiana, the airport is actually only 40 minutes away from downtown Chicago and provides another option for travelers to consider.
  • If you are picking up a rental car when you arrive at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you will need to make your way to the Multi-Modal Facility where the car rental companies are located. You can access the MMF via the Airport Transit System.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025PHX - SAN
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First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

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?

Onboarding was an easy process. Staff waa friendly and courteous. Should have a complimentary snack and drink. We paid $900 round trip for two to myrtle from New York, which is an expensive fare. Going to the seats were not in good shape but our return home, the air plane seemed to be new with comfortable seating with slightly more space. If traveling again, we will still consider flying SpIrit.

I missed my flight because I was not informed that I had to check in 45 minutes before my flight and I was not allowed to check in any time after that. I was there at boarding time and their customer service was poor and they told me since I didn't check in 45 minutes prior, I couldn't get my boarding pass. I received an email containing my "e ticket" which I Thought was going to get me boarded.But but they said that was just an Itinerary and it was no good to help me get on the plane. I had already missed one flight earlier that afternoon and had to pay for this flight.And then when I missed it they told me it was gonna cost me another $99 to reschedule my flight

Great experience overall. Early boarding, no delays. Drinks and snacks are not included in price and very expensive. Seats are not very comfortable. Not as much space or padding as other airlines. Good for a quick cheap flight.

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

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

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

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

Our flight was cancelled. They could do nothing to help us get another flight that was timely. Because the first leg was cancelled we were unable to get to our connection. We had to book on an entirely different airline for today. So we spent more money, lost a day of vacation and will never fly Frontier again, so the 'we are sorry, here is $100 credit' is a joke since we won't be flying on Frontier.

No way to get boarding pass on my phone. In order to print the bag ticket a boarding pass is needed. Asked the agent to print me one, they said they typically do not due this as its so much work. I showed the email confirmation and I asked how i could do it my self the agent replied he did not know as there was no link. The flight was delayed due to an attendant forgetting to come to work. On the flight no drinks were offered only for purchase meals.

No way to get boarding pass on my phone. In order to print the bag ticket a boarding pass is needed. Asked the agent to print me one, they said they typically do not due this as its so much work. I showed the email confirmation and I asked how i could do it my self the agent replied he did not know as there was no link. On the flight no drinks were offered only for purchase meals.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

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