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Cheapest round-trip
$118
Typical prices: $210-$348
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BWI - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$55
Typical prices: $109-$279
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Thu 1/8
BWI - ORD • 1 stop
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DCA's proximity to downtown makes it the most convenient airport.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (WAS-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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3:36 pm - 4:54 pmBWI-ORD
2h 18mnonstop
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5:11 am - 8:18 amORD-BWI
2h 07mnonstop
$118Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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3:36 pm - 4:54 pmBWI-ORD
2h 18mnonstop
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5:11 am - 8:18 amORD-BWI
2h 07mnonstop
$119Frontier
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
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6:58 pm - 12:08 amBWI-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
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5:20 am - 8:19 amORD-BWI
1h 59mnonstop
$120Frontier
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
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5:18 pm - 6:38 pmBWI-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
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6:35 pm - 9:41 pmORD-BWI
2h 06mnonstop
$139United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 20
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1:45 pm - 2:55 pmBWI-MDW
2h 10mnonstop
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9:30 am - 12:15 pmMDW-BWI
1h 45mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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5:18 pm - 6:38 pmBWI-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
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11:05 am - 2:11 pmORD-BWI
2h 06mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 5
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6:00 am - 7:30 amBWI-ORD
2h 30mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:52 pmORD-BWI
2h 02mnonstop
$161American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20
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9:36 pm - 9:47 amBWI-ORD
13h 11m1 stop
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10:12 am - 5:43 pmORD-BWI
6h 31m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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4:45 pm - 5:50 pmBWI-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 9:45 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
$177Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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6:00 am - 7:19 amDCA-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
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6:05 am - 9:00 amORD-DCA
1h 55mnonstop
$222American Airlines
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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago departing in December.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs $96 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 43% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $273 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $276 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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United Airlines

Upgrade to Economy Plus for up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's Wi-Fi allows streaming from its entertainment system; download the app beforehand.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access.

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DCA

DCA's proximity to downtown makes it the most convenient airport in D.C., with easy Metro access for quick city connections.

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IAD

Dulles offers convenient access to the Silver Line Metro, connecting you to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, avoiding traffic hassles.

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ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic and offering 24-hour service.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

  • How do I get downtown from Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    There are a few public transport options available, including the CTA Blue Line “L” train, which is a 24-hour rapid transit service between the airport and downtown Chicago. Metra’s North Central Service commuter train has a weekday service connecting Union Station to the north central suburbs, while Pace buses (250 and 330) offer regular services downtown from Chicago O’Hare ATS Station in remote Parking Lot E.

  • I’m traveling with a baby. What facilities are available at the airports in Washington and Chicago?

    If you’re traveling with a baby or infant, BWI Marshall Airport has lactation stations located in each concourse. Rocking chairs can also be found around the terminal. At Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, Mother’s Rooms allow parents to feed and change infants in a private, comfortable environment.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at Baltimore-Washington International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with pets or service animals, there are two convenient pet relief areas at BWI Airport, located past the security checkpoint.

  • What is the closest hotel to Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is within walking distance of the domestic terminals. Facilities include comfortable guest rooms, conference facilities, a barber shop, a fitness center, and a number of restaurants.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was $55 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) and 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Baltimore/Washington Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $272 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $250 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $244 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Washington to Chicago depart from three airports in the Washington, D.C. area. Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 45 miles south of downtown Washington and is served by Amtrak and the Maryland Commuter Rail, both of which offer services from Union Station to the airport. Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles from Washington in Chantilly, Virginia. Taxis and shuttle buses are the most convenient way to get to the airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Arlington County, Virginia, about 4 miles from downtown Washington. This airport is the most convenient for those staying in the heart of the city and is accessible via the Yellow or Blue Line Metro.
  • Direct flights from Washington to Chicago O’Hare International Airport are served by a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. The non-stop route takes a little over two hours.
  • While you’re waiting for your flight to depart from BWI Marshall Airport in Washington, visit the Observation Gallery on the upper level before the security checkpoint. Exhibitions include a 28-foot-tall sounding rocket provided by NASA and a half-sized model of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft. There is also a small playground and children will enjoy using the binocular viewers to have a closer look at the arriving and departing aircraft. The Sky Azure bistro serves cocktails, craft beer, and snacks.
  • It’s easy to stay active before your flight from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Located next to gate D1, the ROAM Fitness gymnasium offers complimentary workout gear and is equipped with machines for cardio, weights, and resistance training. Passengers can also enjoy some light exercise by walking the 20-minute Cardio Trails around the terminals before taking off.
  • If you’re looking for a way to relax before your flight from Washington, passengers have access to a private meditation room at BWI Marshall Airport. This space is located behind the Delta ticket counter on the side closest to the D/E security checkpoint.

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Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025ORD - LAS
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Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Salina to travers city was great! But the sept 24 Tranverse city was not! Traverse city to chichago was cancelled, i went to Denver & got to Salina 6 hours later!

See previous note about the passenger in Denver who threw my husband's bag out of the overhead bin in order to maker room for his own. And the flight attendant back up the new passenger.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

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.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Lost bag and 2 days no word leaving for cruise no clothes or stuff

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

The Hawaiian lady that boarded me was rude and the one help me a the ticket counter was rude

My experience was terrible. They cancelled my flight twice. They kept delaying it and leading me on, acting like the flight was going to go when it never had a chance. I missed out on valuable family time because of spirit and I won’t be flying with them again.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

Had to deplane for undisclosed mechanical issue. Landed in Chicago 3 hours late. Food voucher at FLL came just as we were recording. Crew and agents were troopers--better than Spirit last night.

We spent 5 1/2 hours at Ohare cause our flight was diverted cause of rain in the area. We missed appts that we had set on Tuesday and cause we were flying back the next day on the 7am flight we had no time to reschedule anything. Other airlines were landing and taking off fine having no issues. It was only Spirit. Very frustrating flight and I understand why the flights are only around 25-30% full.

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

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