ORD

$89 Find Cheap Flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to O'Hare Intl departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$162
Typical prices: $173-$351
Frontier
Sat 9/26Sat 10/3
BOS - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$163
Typical prices: $179-$385
JetBlue
Tue 10/27Sat 10/31
BOS - ORD • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
American Basic Economy cuts fares, but Frontier Basic Fare adds seat and bag fees.
For more comfort, United Economy Plus and Delta Comfort Plus add extra legroom.
Expert advice
Expert advice
+1
+1
Expert advice
Expert advice
+1
Top airlines
Most flights • 6048 per week
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Top routes
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 15% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to O'Hare Intl!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to O'Hare Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
Frontier Logo
12:54 pm - 6:23 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
8:05 am - 4:29 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
7h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$162Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 10:59 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 42m1 stop Orlando
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:24 pm - 12:23 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 59mnonstop
$162Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
JetBlue Logo
11:15 am - 1:20 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 05mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
8:24 pm - 11:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 32mnonstop
$163JetBlue
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
JetBlue Logo
8:15 am - 10:11 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 56mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:38 am - 1:06 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 28mnonstop
$163JetBlue
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:03 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 58mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 9:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 35mnonstop
$165United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:04 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 59mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:07 am - 12:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 43mnonstop
$165United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 2:02 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 02mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 8:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 48mnonstop
$165American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 6:42 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 13mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:27 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 42mnonstop
$165American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
Frontier Logo
12:40 pm - 6:23 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
7:25 am - 10:49 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHL Philadelphia
2h 24mnonstop
$167Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 1:30 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 36mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 11:07 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHL Philadelphia
7h 07m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$171Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to O'Hare Intl

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago O'Hare Airport was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $162 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $215 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

A flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport costs $407 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $49 and departed from Burlington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Boston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport which costs $347 on average, and Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which costs $463 on average.

See prices from:

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $407. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $605 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $269 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $387 and $381 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $174.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $319 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $372.

What is a good deal for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $283 round-trip, from Jacksonville $335 round-trip, from Fayetteville $350 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to O'Hare Intl

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Frontier, Delta and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Book Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Chicago based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to O'Hare Intl 
JoanneFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2026
The runway to gate took a bit of time. So if you have a short layover pay for a seat up front .
kelechiFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2026
Leave enough time for connecting in Chicago. It’s a very busy airport
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Aug 2026
Rebook before boarding or you may get stuck on plane and overnight in airport
CupcakeFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2026
Please bring a water bottle for hydration during the flight.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-May 2026
Don’t plan on using overhead bin space if you board after group 4 on any American flights using 737’s. They are frequently full by the time the 4th group boards. And, if your carry on bag has to be checked at the gate, be sure it has nothing breakable inside, as it may not survive that process.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
Chicago has a enormous airport so be ready to walk and transfer to international flights by train via terminal
Dr. JosephFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Always keep track of the weather at both locations and where the inbound flight is coming from.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-May 2026
Arrive airport early, esp if checking bags - std procedure but vital here
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2026
Make sure the flight you select has more than 3 hours as time allotted for transiting to another flight. Most of United Airlines flights get delayed and if you don’t have enough time, you’ll be missing the next flight for sure. Have extra budget for shelter expenses because most of the economy tickets does not qualify for shelter accommodation/ voucher when your flight is delayed.
YesicaFlew with United Airlines-Feb 2026
Utilize the mobile app of your airline it will give you all the updates and information you need
BillFlew with Frontier-Dec 2025
Wear comfortable clothing and make sure you layer. We went from 80o to 30o,
Thrinadh KumarFlew with United Airlines-Dec 2025
Flight is conjusted. Difficult to sleep. Carry pillows and sleep well beforeyou travel
StephenFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2026
If you're trying to make a connecting flight make sure you allow PLENTY of time between flights or be prepared to miss the next flight. Make sure to use the restroom at the last possible moment before landing because you could be sitting on the taxiway for 5 more minutes... 5 more minutes... 5 more minutes... until it's been nearly 2 hours. Don't trust the airline provided ETA provided by apps they don't update it until long after you're delayed. If someone is showing up to give you a ride, make sure they have hours to wait for you.
JeremyFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2025
Beware short connection times on flights connecting in Chicago.
DouglasFlew with American Airlines-Jun 2025
Check your app for delay notices. This notice did come out early in the morning - I failed to check it. Checking it could have saved 4 hours at the airport
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways-Jun 2025
Make sure your luggage receipts have the ID numbers on them
StaceyFlew with American Airlines-Feb 2025
Don’t be that person who holds up the plane because of your carry on. Whether putting in over bin (able to lift it on your own) or refusing to not listen when space is full and need to check it.
StephenFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2025
Don't bring a carry on roller bag. It won't fit. They will gate check it. It will take forever.
RodFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2024
Yes! Don’t reserve a flight with less than 1 1/2 hour connection time or you have a good possibility of missing your connection.
FrancisFlew with United Airlines-Sep 2024
Check the weather, or bring a. Raincoat! Being from sunny California, I forget it isn’t always sunshine in other states!
GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines-Oct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
AdamFlew with Southwest-Oct 2024
Arriving T5 at ORD on Southwest is often a LONG walk, with no moving walkways going out, to baggage claim / pickup.
DinaFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2024
Be prepared for delays and plan to check your luggage. Overhead bins are ⅓ the size of a typical bin.
KimFlew with American Airlines-Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
LeoFlew with United Airlines-Jun 2024
Get precheck TSA if you’re flying in early morning. Get a seat on the right side of the plane if you want to see sunrise.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Jul 2024
Fly out the night before you have anything to do in Chicago so you don’t get delayed and miss out on plans
CameonFlew with Frontier-Jul 2024
Fly Delta! Book directly through the airline, not a second booking party.
GailFlew with JetBlue-Jul 2024
Prepare for a long wait after you actually touch down. Ohare Airport is HUGE and you can taxi for a long time.
MichelleFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
Bring water on board and charge your devices in advance.
Verified travelerFlew with Southwest-May 2024
Leave plenty of time to get your bag in Chicago if you check one. Took 45 minutes to get my bag this time.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Apr 2024
If flight gets delayed. Be sure to ask the airlines you traveled with, to rebook the next available flight immediately.
KariFlew with British Airways-May 2024
Ask for assistance. Chicago is huge airport 🛫 and can get lost easy.
yvgeniFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination

FAQs - booking Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Does O'Hare International Airport have its own on-site hotel?

    The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is located directly across from Terminal 2 and is connected via an underground walkway. There is also the Aloft Chicago O’Hare that is around a 5min drive from the airport and has a complimentary shuttle service for guests. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont can also be reached by car in around 5min and has a shuttle service.

  • How can I travel to the city center of Chicago from O'Hare International Airport?

    If you choose to drive from O'Hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago, the trip will take you around 35 to 40min depending on what traffic is like at the time. You can also use public transport, such as the Blue subway line, and this will take you approximately 50 to 55min. A single subway ticket will cost you around $2.50.

  • Is it possible for me to rent a car directly from O'Hare International Airport?

    There are a few rental car companies that have services at O'Hare International Airport, including Alamo, Fox, and Thrifty. Each of these companies have complimentary shuttle services that will pick you up from outside of the Arrivals Terminal and bring you to their fleets.

  • What amenities does O'Hare International Airport offer for travelers with children?

    O'Hare International Airport has baby care facilities that are equipped with comfortable seating, changing tables, and a small washing area. There is also a family lounge in Terminal 2 that has video games, toys, and climbing structures, which are convenient for having the little ones burn off some energy after being cooped up in a plane.

  • Are there hotels that offer free shuttle services at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel across T2 inside the airport provides free shuttle services to Terminal 5. Aloft Chicago O’Hare has its pick-up points at Door 3 between T1, T2, and T3. Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont has its pick-up points at Bus Shuttle Center at Door 3 at Gate 5E. Crown Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center provides 4.5h of free shuttle services. The pick-up point is Door 2 from the international terminal at the Bus and Shuttle center.

  • How can I transfer from one terminal to the next at Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    Inter-terminal transportation at ORD includes the ATS, an automated train service that operates round-the-clock. The train runs every 3min during peak hours. The ATS has a 9min circuit trip between terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5, the PACE bus stop, all parking garages, and the drop-off point at the Kiss ‘N Fly.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare Airport offer accessible services?

    Restrooms are equipped with facilities that are wheelchair accessible for those with reduced mobility. Persons with reduced mobility can make reservations for changing facilities. They include an accessible sink, wall mount toilets, automatically operable doors, and lift systems for motorized passengers. All arrival and pick-up points are fully equipped with curb ramps to accommodate persons with reduced mobility. Braille-coded elevators are designated at each terminal for persons with low vision. At the same time, visual paging and courtesy phones located in all waiting areas are available for those who are hard of hearing.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare Airport offer currency exchange services?

    Seaway National Bank provides more than 200 currencies at the airport. The bank is located in six locations, namely t1, Airside, close to Gate B9 and Gate C18, T2, landside at the Main Hall, T3, Airside at Gate K11, T5, and Landside at the upper level and lower level.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago O'Hare Airport was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $162 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $215 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?

    Central Chicago is 16 miles away from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Chicago?

    On average, a flight to Chicago costs $407. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $49 and departed from Burlington Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chicago O'Hare Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chicago O'Hare Airport for the following prices or less: From Newark $576, from Los Angeles $855, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $885
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago O'Hare Airport flight deals.
  • If you want your journey to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to be as quick as possible, try to book a flight that is direct. There are a few different airlines that frequently offer nonstop journeys, with Brussels Airlines and United being two examples.
  • Those that will be traveling with a substantial amount of luggage may want to grab a luggage trolley once they reach O'Hare International Airport. These can be found scattered throughout the Arrivals Hall of each terminal, and they cost a small fee.
  • To freshen up after a long day of traveling, consider taking a shower once your flight has landed at O'Hare International Airport. There are a few different places that have shower facilities, including the Hilton Athletic Club, the American Airlines Admirals Club, and the United Club.
  • In case you’re in need of a quiet place for prayer or meditation after you have arrived at O'Hare International Airport, head to the Airport Chapel that is in Terminal 2. The chapel is equipped with rosaries, prayer rugs, and religious books, all of which passengers are welcome to use for free.
  • Passengers that are traveling with a furry friend will want to take note of the pet relief zones located both within and outside each terminal of O'Hare International Airport. These zones are equipped with trash cans, free plastic bags, and a small amount of green space, making them a convenient place to let your pooch stretch their legs.
  • Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) has four terminals, T1, T2, T3, and T5, all connected by an automated train, ATS. It has nine concourses, including B, C, E, F, G, H, K, L, and M. T1, T2, AND T3 are in the same building, while T5 is across the taxiway.
  • You can access lounges at the airport by paying at the door, using your lounge passes, or using the lounge membership cards. T5 has Air France VIP Lounge at Airside, Gate M7. Swissport Lounge is also at T5, Airside, between Gates M8 and M7. United Club has multiple locations at Concourse B, Concourse C, and Concourse F.
  • You can relax at the Hilton Athletic Club between T2 and the parking garage. Also relax at the airport yoga room at T3 Rotunda and Airside at the Mezzanine Level near the urban garden.
  • Banking services are available at Seaway National Bank inside the airport. The bank has branches at terminal 2, landside at the Main Hall and terminal 5, landside at the Lower Level.
  • You can observe the runway action, planes taking off and landing, from terminal 1, Gate C26 at the Berghoff Café and Food Court. Chili’s Too at terminal 3, Gate G10, and Tortas Fronteras by Rick Bayless at terminal 1 gate B10 and T3, Gate K4 also offer a great view of the runway.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to O'Hare Intl

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12800 reviews
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The plane smelled like an aquarium. Many passengers noted it smelled like fish. We then sat on the plane for over 2 hours before taking off

4.0 OkayKelsey, Aug 2026
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

The plane smelled like an aquarium. Many passengers noted it smelled like fish. We then sat on the plane for over 2 hours before taking off

Worst travel day of my life. First bumped from our 7am flight—that we booked to ensure enough time to get to Chicago and get ready to go to a concert. Ended up on a flight 5hours later only to arrive in Chicago and spend 2 hours sitting in the tarmac. Missed the concert ($650 in tickets) and was too late to cancel the hotel ($500). I did receive a $200 voucher for the next Alaska ticket—soooo generous 👎. Would LOVE if Alaska reimbursed the $1000+that I am out!

Only issue is that when you board last they make you check your carry on due to lack of space. Did not care for that.

Great with American Poor with Alaska airlines. 3 hrs isn’t enough to transfer bags from one gate to another 5-6 gates away in the same terminal. Bags essential for cruise were unavailable Flights delayed cascading the problem. (Alaska Airlines responsibility). Very poor execution of operations that should be the simplest aspect of travel.

My flight was several times rescheduled and then finally canceled.

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.

It was good. Too long for older people. Service and support was great! Friendly crew!

I'm not sure if you are going to ask me about the check in process. I could not get my boarding pass, so I had to stop at the American desk before security. I also had a difficult time downloading the app with the confirmation code for the two flights.

Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Dropping off of the checked bags took way longer than it should have. The agent for the pre-tagged and ready to drop off line was gone and didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The other bag check lines were barely moving. Agents were standing around and not much was getting done. Everything else about the flight was great.

It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

5 hour delay. They blamed the weather but it was the computer issues they had been dealing with for days.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

long flights are never truly comfortable but the airline did their best. crew was great and the flight was safe.

The captain was amazing and kept us informed throughout that there would be some rough air. The flight also got delayed but we were able to actually leave on time, which was great.

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.

Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Little bit of trouble getting my KTN and pre-check status onto the ticket, but otherwise the counter staff were friendly and truly concerned to get it right.

The flight could have actually taken place. Canceled flight and no option to rebook that day.

Missed connection from delays and times changing multiple times and then involuntarily booked on another airline next day

The flight was delayed in 30 minute increments for a total of 4 hours and 30 minute delay. All other flights to Chicago left on time except for this one flight. If there is an issue with the inbound flight, just let customers know so they can find another flight right away, Once we got on the plane there was another 30 minute delay taking off at 10:30 at night which is very unusual that a flight wouldn't be ready to take off

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

Take this flight regularly. Every single week same thing. Departure delayed. Make up some time in the air. Land at ORD and then wait for gate in "L" concourse Terminal 3 for 30-40 min-which yields a very delayed final arrival. Plus I get to taxi around and see every runway and drive over the bridge (IFKYK) over the expressway 2-4 times in most cases. Change the sched of incoming plane/work with FAA to improve traffic flow at ORD/change the timing of these flights. Whatever it takes. But do better.

- flight was delayed several hours due to weather (understandable) - flight delayed further and we were told by attendants "we are not sure where the pilots are but they are on their way" as we have to find different pilots for the flight - announcements over the PA were somewhat unprofessional by the attendants, seems they need more training and were not reading off the script. They showed their young age and immaturity in their communications with the passengers. They were not clear and lacked professional communication language. - going from a hub to hub we were also parked at the tarmac at ohare for an additional hour and kept being told "few more minutes". Please just let the passengers know the real wait time instead of hiding the truth. We understand there is traffic and weather delays, but we just want transparency. There are several logistics of our lives that revolve around what the attendants and pilots are sharing with us but they are not being transparant.

Boarding and Delays The boarding process for my American Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Philadelphia was a bit tricky. We experienced a gate change that required a long walk to a new area of the airport. Additionally, boarding was not via a jet bridge; we had to take a shuttle bus to the plane and then carry our luggage up the stairs ourselves. Furthermore, the bag drop didn't open until about 12:20 PM, which was only three hours before our scheduled departure. This meant I couldn't drop my bag off early and had to wait outside of security in order to drop off my bag and use the kiosk. The bag drop self-service kiosks also didn't open until about 12:00 PM when an American Airlines employee unlocked them so that we could print out our boarding passes and bag tags, which further created a backlog. The flight was delayed by over an hour because we had to wait for one of the tires on the plane to be changed. Flight Attendant Professionalism On a positive note, the flight attendant was very professional when handling a passenger who was sitting in the wrong seat. Even though the passenger was persistent and reluctant to move, the flight attendant calmly ensured the assigned passenger could take their seat. Kudos to the flight attendant for keeping his calm and composure, not allowing the issue to escalate, and handling it well under pressure while a line of passengers waited in the aisle to board. In-Flight Service The in-flight service was also fast, prompt, and efficient, although service had to be suspended for the last two hours of the flight due to weather and turbulence, which was outside of the crew's control. Limited Flight Options Please note that American Airlines only operates one flight per day in and out of Copenhagen. This means there are limited options available if your flight is delayed or canceled, which is something to take into consideration when booking.

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

Nothing, I wont be flying American Airlines again and will not be recommending anyone to fly American Airlines. It was the worst experience flying I've ever had.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

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

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

Traveling to a place near O'Hare Intl?

Book flights to O'Hare Intl if you plan to visit one of these locations
Gurnee
Merrillville
South Haven
Oak Brook
Saint Joseph
Tinley Park
Hammond
Elk Grove Village
Des Plaines
Hoffman Estates
Portage
South Holland
Willowbrook
Lansing
Delavan
Alsip
Northbrook
Lisle
Elmhurst
Romeoville

Everything you need to know for your flight to O'Hare Intl

Flights with popular airlines flying to O'Hare Intl

Flight deals from the most popular airlines with KAYAK users flying the route