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7:15 am - 7:40 amCMH-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
$99United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 17
7:15 am - 7:40 amCMH-ORD
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9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
$113United Airlines
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9:00 am - 4:35 pmCMH-ORD
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9:10 pm - 10:47 amORD-CMH
12h 37m1 stop
$130Spirit Airlines
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1:45 pm - 4:35 pmCMH-ORD
27h 50m2 stops
5:41 pm - 3:30 pmORD-CMH
20h 49m1 stop
$136Spirit Airlines
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4:09 pm - 4:39 pmCMH-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
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1h 14mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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12:57 pm - 8:57 pmCMH-ORD
9h 00m2 stops
7:05 am - 2:06 pmORD-CMH
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$161Delta
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6:10 pm - 11:33 amCMH-ORD
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$165Sun Country Air
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3:40 pm - 9:11 pmCMH-ORD
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8:42 am - 9:10 amCMH-ORD
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8:00 am - 10:27 amORD-CMH
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$176American Airlines
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6:52 pm - 5:35 pmCMH-ORD
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$198Sun Country Air
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4:09 pm - 4:39 pmCMH-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$69American Airlines
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11:10 am - 7:12 pmCMH-ORD
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12:50 pm - 5:14 pmCMH-MDW
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$78Delta
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6:10 pm - 11:33 amCMH-ORD
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6:00 am - 6:29 amCMH-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
$80United Airlines
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1h 25mnonstop
$138United Airlines
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5:58 pm - 12:00 pmCMH-MDW
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$143Frontier
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9:43 pm - 3:08 pmCMH-MDW
18h 25m2 stops
$205Frontier
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1:45 pm - 9:46 pmCMH-ORD
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8h 41m1 stop
$277Spirit Airlines
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2:20 pm - 7:03 pmCMH-ORD
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2:20 pm - 7:03 pmCMH-ORD
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$351Delta
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10:59 am - 11:28 amCMH-ORD
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1h 24mnonstop
$386United Airlines
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$437United Airlines
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1h 28mnonstop
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$445American Airlines
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5:55 pm - 6:24 pmCMH-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
7:05 am - 2:48 pmORD-CMH
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$453American Airlines
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2h 55m1 stop
$456Delta
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14h 54m1 stop
$656Frontier
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8:42 am - 9:10 amCMH-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
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1h 27mnonstop
$176American Airlines
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6:00 am - 6:27 amCMH-ORD
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9:35 pm - 11:59 pmORD-CMH
1h 24mnonstop
$186United Airlines
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6:12 pm - 6:41 pmCMH-ORD
1h 29mnonstop
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1h 24mnonstop
$187United Airlines
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$188United Airlines
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$189United Airlines
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1h 30mnonstop
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1h 14mnonstop
$196American Airlines
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1h 24mnonstop
$198United Airlines
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$199American Airlines
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$216United Airlines
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$217United Airlines
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2:15 pm - 9:35 pmColumbus Ohio State Univ - 1739 N High St-
Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station
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$166Bus
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Flights from Columbus to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Columbus Airport to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago cost $95 and was between Columbus Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $230.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Columbus to Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Columbus, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $229 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of tickets is $324 and $291 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on American Airlines ($69) and Spirit Airlines ($71). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($99) and Spirit Airlines ($130).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Columbus and Chicago?

In normal times, American Airlines flies from Columbus to Chicago up to 8 times per day, Southwest up to 6 times per day, and United Airlines up to 5 times per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Columbus Airport and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Columbus Airport to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Columbus Airport to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $128 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Columbus Airport and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 22 nonstop flights that take off from Columbus Airport and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 21m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago Midway Airport. Each week, there are 141 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Columbus Airport and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Columbus to Chicago take?

Nonstop flights from Columbus generally make it to Chicago in 1h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 279 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Columbus to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Columbus Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 6:27 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Columbus to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago jets off at 9:25 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Chicago flights

  • How do I get from the city center to CMH?

    There are a few different ways to get from the city center to CMH. One option is to take the bus. The bus system in Columbus is reliable and many different routes go to CMH. It will take you approximately 16min to get there. Another option is to take a taxi or an Uber. This will be more expensive than the bus, but it will be faster and more convenient.

  • How do I get from Midway Airport to the city center?

    The best way to get from Midway Airport to the Chicago city center is by taking the Orange Line train. The Orange Line train runs directly from Midway Airport to the Loop, which is the central business district of Chicago. The journey takes approximately 30min. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.

  • How do I get from O’Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago city center?

    There are a few different ways to get from O'Hare International Airport to the Chicago city center. One option is to take the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) 'L' train, which has a station at O'Hare. The CTA Blue Line train runs from O'Hare to the city center, with stops at major landmarks such as the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Willis Tower. Another option is to take a cab or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. This will likely be the most expensive option, but it will also be the most direct way to get to your destination.

  • Which amenities are available at O’Hare International Airport?

    Some of the amenities that are available at O’Hare International Airport include a variety of food and drink options, such as Berghoff Cafe, Billy Goat Tavern, and Vasco's Peri Peri. There are also a variety of ways to stay entertained, including a play area for children, an entertainment area with TVs, and a variety of charging stations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Chicago was $69 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Chicago?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Columbus. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Chicago?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $259 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $280 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus with another airline.

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $252 or less one-way and $419 or less round-trip.
  • One of the main airports that you will use when traveling from Columbus to Chicago is the John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The good thing about this airport is that you can grab a meal or your favorite snack while waiting for your flight. For example, you can enter food joints such as American Craft Tavern, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Bob Evans Express, and Brighton Collectibles.
  • Additionally, CMH offers public safety and TSA services. The Transportation Security Administration and Airport Police ensure that all the airlines and their customers get to where they are going safely.
  • If you would like to catch your flight early in the morning, you can spend the night in one of the hotels that are based within the airport premises. For example, you can spend the night in Fairfield Inn and Suites at Columbus Airport.
  • If you are arriving in Chicago from CMH at the Midway International Airport (MDW) and would like to access some funds from your account, you can use one of the ATMs and banks on site.
  • Midway Airport has a Lost and Found department. If you misplace anything in the airport, all you need is to put in an inquiry and they will do the rest.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Columbus to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Columbus to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Columbus

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +10 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Chicago

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10585 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

6.0 GoodPeter, May 2024SLC - HNL
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Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

after boarding on phx to sjd, crew discovered that one of the megaphones was either out of date or not working. It took 90 minutes to get a replacement and do the "paperwork." That is really unacceptable. Why wasn't the megaphone problem discovered before boarding? Is it part of normal maintenance check? who is responsible for checking. How can paperwork take that long? Fortunately, SJD was final destination for most travelers so very few if any passengers had to miss connections.

Late boarding to clean plane from previous flight; initial boarding announcement not loud enough; fantastic cabin attendant front of plane

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

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