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$166
Typical prices: $171-$318
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Wed 8/26Sat 9/5
BOS - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$176
Typical prices: $205-$374
Frontier
Mon 12/7Fri 12/11
PHL - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Downers Grove

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5
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12:45 pm - 8:08 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:44 pm - 9:09 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
12h 25m1 stop Orlando
$166Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
12:45 pm - 8:08 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:44 pm - 9:09 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
12h 25m1 stop Orlando
$166Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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4:47 pm - 6:24 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 37mnonstop
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2:35 pm - 11:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHL Philadelphia
8h 09m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$190Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27
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7:00 am - 1:45 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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7:25 am - 10:49 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHL Philadelphia
2h 24mnonstop
$190Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 9:52 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 52m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
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5:10 pm - 11:02 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 52m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$197Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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10:10 am - 4:51 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:40 am - 2:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:55 am - 8:46 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 51mnonstop
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8:24 pm - 11:58 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 34mnonstop
$201JetBlue
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:00 pm - 7:01 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 01mnonstop
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8:24 pm - 12:23 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 59mnonstop
$202JetBlue
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
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5:01 pm - 7:00 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 59mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:33 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl
2h 23mnonstop
$207United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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4:17 pm - 5:59 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 42mnonstop
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10:03 am - 1:26 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
2h 23mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Low season

January

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$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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Flights to Downers Grove: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Downers Grove 
NFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2026
You need to check your own bags in, meaning you wait I line to print the ticket, put the tab on yourself and then go to another line to make sure the suitcase gets placed on the plane and under the 50lb weight limit. A lot of back and forth.
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
DeepaFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
The TSA precheck feature is useful, and the security checkpoint to gate walk is around 20 mins, not too bad.
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.
EricFlew with American Airlines-Apr 2026
The connections in Chicago can be tricky. Make sure you have enough time to make your connection.
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
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Apr 2025
Chicago is a huge airport, wear comfortable shoes if you're looking to make a connection. It might be a 15 minute speed walk. Jacksonville is a little more compact and easier to navigate. Lots of food and beverage options in each.
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.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Dec 2024
Get to know the airport plan in advance because it is a confusing one.
valerieFlew with Air Canada-Jan 2025
Usually it is unreliable - always leave lots of time for connection.
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
JenniferFlew with American Airlines-Jul 2024
Both the Charlotte and O'Hare airports are large and well organized. Wear you comfy walking shoes and enjoy the journey!
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.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Jul 2024
Budget if you’re planning on shopping for meals or souvenirs at Sea-Tac, it’s not cheap.
ShirleyFlew with United Airlines-May 2024
Check-in using the United AirLines app to access your boarding pass. Arrive at least two hours early at LAX airport.
MichelleFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
Bring water on board and charge your devices in advance.
EllenFlew with United Airlines-May 2024
Greenville airport is small, getting through security won't take too long (particularly if you have Precheck). Be prepared to walk for 10-15 minutes from your arrival gate in O'Hare to your next departure gate, if you have one. Sometimes those gates are really close together, but my experience is that they are typically farther apart and require a solid walk.
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.
RickyFlew with Spirit Airlines-Mar 2024
Uber pickup is in terminal 2 doors 2D/2E not available in terminal 1
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
BrianFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2024
Big airport. Make sure you have enough time between flights for rest, eating, etc…

FAQs - booking Downers Grove flights

  • How long is the flight to Downers Grove?

    Flights from New York4h 57m
    Flights from San Francisco4h 11m
    Flights from Newark Airport2h 36m
    Flights from Boston2h 47m
    Flights from Los Angeles3h 56m
  • 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 $166 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 $231 in the last 5 days.

  • Which airlines fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Many airlines fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport, the most common ones being United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How to fly to Downers Grove?

    You cannot fly directly to Downers Grove. KAYAK recommends you fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (13 miles from Downers Grove). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Downers Grove?

    The closest airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (13 mi). Other nearby airports are Chicago Midway (MDW) (13.76 mi), Chicago All airports (CHI) (20.24 mi) or Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) (78.77 mi). KAYAK recommends you fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    There are 16 miles between Chicago city center and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Downers Grove?

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    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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Downers Grove

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Downers Grove? 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 12767 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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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
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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.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

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!

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.

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.

The seats on this flight weren’t as comfortable as we had expected. Even leaned back these seats left us feeling crappy in our backs. Also we had to use our own tablets for movies, but nothing in the seats in front of us to hold the tablets up.

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.

My luggage was not sent with us. Not sure if this is Envoy Air responsibility but that was a very BAD experience

The planes can use an actual cleaning. The armrest and seats do not appear to be cleaned on this one and most other planes.

Flight was delayed…once landed at ORD, no gates were available so made us wait for 56 minutes after we landed to let us out of the aircraft!

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

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

The flight itself was ok and the pilot was very communicative. However, our flight was delayed for almost 3 hours, the gate was changed 3 times and there was no communication as we were waiting. The flight staff was overall a little crabby...I understand as they probably had a long day but we all did.

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