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$78
Overall average: $213
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$54
Typical prices: $118-$267
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LGA - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Great Lakes

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

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:45 am - 9:10 am
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ORD
2h 25mnonstop
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6:09 pm - 9:07 pm
ORD
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DFW
2h 58mnonstop
$78Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
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5:58 pm - 8:59 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 01mnonstop
$79Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
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10:17 pm - 12:52 am
DFW
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
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5:11 am - 8:00 am
ORD
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DFW
2h 49mnonstop
$79Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
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11:04 am - 1:00 pm
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ORD
2h 56mnonstop
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6:31 am - 10:00 am
ORD
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JFK
2h 29mnonstop
$80Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
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6:00 am - 7:30 am
BWI
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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6:56 am - 10:03 am
ORD
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BWI
2h 07mnonstop
$115American Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:50 pm - 9:15 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 25mnonstop
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6:08 am - 8:59 am
ORD
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DCA
1h 51mnonstop
$170American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Mar 18
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7:15 am - 1:24 pm
SEA
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ORD
4h 09mnonstop
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7:25 am - 10:05 am
ORD
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SEA
4h 40mnonstop
$175Delta
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Feb 28
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6:05 am - 11:45 am
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ORD
6h 40m
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5:37 pm - 10:57 pm
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DCA
4h 20m
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$177Delta
Sat, May 30 - Sat, May 30
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1:00 pm - 2:18 pm
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ORD
2h 18mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 10:49 pm
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DCA
2h 09mnonstop
$183United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 23
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$248United Airlines
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Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

Flights to Great Lakes: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Great Lakes 
YesicaFlew with United Airlines
CHS
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ORD
Feb 2026
Utilize the mobile app of your airline it will give you all the updates and information you need
BillFlew with Frontier
MCO
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ORD
Dec 2025
Wear comfortable clothing and make sure you layer. We went from 80o to 30o,
Thrinadh KumarFlew with United Airlines
OGG
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ORD
Dec 2025
Flight is conjusted. Difficult to sleep. Carry pillows and sleep well beforeyou travel
StephenFlew with United Airlines
SMF
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ORD
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
XNA
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ORD
Nov 2025
Beware short connection times on flights connecting in Chicago.
DouglasFlew with American Airlines
HSV
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ORD
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
DSM
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ORD
Jun 2025
Make sure your luggage receipts have the ID numbers on them
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
JAX
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ORD
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
PHX
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ORD
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
BTV
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ORD
Dec 2024
Get to know the airport plan in advance because it is a confusing one.
valerieFlew with Air Canada
STL
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ORD
Jan 2025
Usually it is unreliable - always leave lots of time for connection.
StephenFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
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
SAN
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ORD
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
LAX
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ORD
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
SFO
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ORD
Oct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
AdamFlew with Southwest
DEN
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ORD
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
HSV
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ORD
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
SNA
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ORD
Nov 2024
Bring extra foods and buy extra drinks bring your meds
LeoFlew with United Airlines
CLT
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ORD
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
PHL
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ORD
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
CLT
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ORD
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
SLC
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ORD
Jul 2024
Fly Delta! Book directly through the airline, not a second booking party.
GailFlew with JetBlue
BOS
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ORD
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
SEA
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ORD
Jul 2024
Budget if you’re planning on shopping for meals or souvenirs at Sea-Tac, it’s not cheap.
ShirleyFlew with United Airlines
LAX
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ORD
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
MBS
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ORD
Apr 2024
Bring water on board and charge your devices in advance.
EllenFlew with United Airlines
GSP
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ORD
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
LAS
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ORD
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
SDF
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ORD
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
DFW
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ORD
Mar 2024
Uber pickup is in terminal 2 doors 2D/2E not available in terminal 1
KariFlew with British Airways
LSE
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ORD
May 2024
Ask for assistance. Chicago is huge airport 🛫 and can get lost easy.
yvgeniFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination
BrianFlew with United Airlines
DEN
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ORD
Jan 2024
Big airport. Make sure you have enough time between flights for rest, eating, etc…

FAQs - booking Great Lakes flights

  • How long is the flight to Great Lakes?

    Flights from Grand Rapids1h 09m
    Flights from New York2h 21m
    Flights from Appleton1h 18m
    Flights from Minneapolis1h 41m
    Flights from Boston2h 46m
  • What is the cheapest flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago O'Hare Airport was found on the route from New York, at $78 return. The most popular connection is from Grand Rapids to Chicago O'Hare Airport and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $95 in the last 3 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 Delta. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How to fly to Great Lakes?

    You cannot fly directly to Great Lakes. KAYAK recommends you fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (22.9 miles from Great Lakes). From there you can rent a car or get a taxi.

  • What airports are near Great Lakes?

    The closest airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (22.9 mi). Other nearby airports are Chicago All airports (CHI) (31.83 mi), Chicago Midway (MDW) (36.69 mi) or Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE) (43.97 mi). KAYAK recommends you fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    The city center of Chicago is 16 miles from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Great Lakes?

    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 Great Lakes.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes?

    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 Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes?

    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 Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes

  • There is no major airport in Great Lakes. It is instead served by Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
  • Looking for cheap airfare to Great Lakes? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Great Lakes for the following prices or less: From Boston $377, from Miami $613, from Los Angeles $741
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Great Lakes flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Great Lakes

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Great Lakes? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 8205 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

10.0 ExcellentSoosnata, Feb 2026
LAX - HNL
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Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

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

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

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

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

The flights were very uncomfortable the seats don't have much leg room at all and they are pretty hard as well.

Our outgoing flight was cancelled two hours before boarding and Spirit was not able to get us onto another flight. Their customer service was slow and unhelpful.

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Flight was on time. Friendly crew. Gate agents in the other hand were very unfriendly.

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

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