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$49 Find cheap flights from Cincinnati to Chicago

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6:00 am - 6:30 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$107United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 6:30 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$135United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, May 30
7:00 am - 7:26 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
5:30 pm - 7:43 pmORD-CVG
1h 13mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 24
6:40 am - 8:49 amCVG-MDW
3h 09m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:34 pmMDW-CVG
5h 34m1 stop
$156Delta
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Tue, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 4
5:54 pm - 8:58 pmCVG-ORD
4h 04m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:12 pmORD-CVG
7h 12m1 stop
$156Delta
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
8:20 am - 8:46 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
5:30 pm - 7:43 pmORD-CVG
1h 13mnonstop
$167American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 19
9:05 pm - 5:18 pmCVG-ORD
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6:40 pm - 4:01 pmORD-CVG
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 4
6:36 pm - 4:28 pmCVG-ORD
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11:01 am - 8:47 amORD-CVG
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 12
6:28 pm - 12:13 pmCVG-MDW
18h 45m1 stop
9:44 pm - 10:15 amMDW-CVG
11h 31m1 stop
$256Frontier
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Fri, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 13
6:00 am - 2:34 pmCVG-MDW
9h 34m1 stop
1:43 pm - 11:07 pmMDW-CVG
8h 24m1 stop
$258Frontier
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Mon, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 12
11:18 am - 11:52 amCVG-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
$49United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4
7:00 am - 7:26 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
$59American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 3
7:00 am - 7:26 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
$69American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17
3:30 pm - 9:47 pmCVG-MDW
7h 17m1 stop
$78Delta
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Sat, Aug 17
5:54 pm - 9:03 pmCVG-ORD
4h 09m1 stop
$78Delta
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Thu, Jul 4
7:15 am - 7:39 amCVG-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
$79United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 5
9:00 am - 8:10 pmCVG-ORD
12h 10m1 stop
$85Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jun 16
7:05 pm - 11:38 amCVG-ORD
17h 33m1 stop
$88Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 20
12:17 pm - 6:48 pmCVG-MDW
7h 31m1 stop
$119Frontier
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Mon, Sep 16
5:30 am - 11:52 amCVG-MDW
7h 22m1 stop
$125Frontier
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Tue, Aug 13
6:55 am - 7:20 amCVG-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
9:55 am - 3:17 pmORD-CVG
4h 22m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 21
6:40 am - 11:25 amCVG-ORD
5h 45m1 stop
7:09 am - 1:40 pmORD-CVG
5h 31m1 stop
$378Delta
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, Jun 2
6:55 am - 7:20 amCVG-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
7:30 am - 12:39 pmORD-CVG
4h 09m1 stop
$386American Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
7:15 am - 7:40 amCVG-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
7:10 am - 9:34 amORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$419United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, Jun 2
5:05 pm - 7:45 amCVG-ORD
15h 40m1 stop
10:50 am - 1:10 pmORD-CVG
1h 20mnonstop
$439United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 18
6:27 pm - 8:24 pmCVG-ORD
26h 57m3 stops
10:52 pm - 11:31 amORD-CVG
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12:45 pm - 6:17 pmCVG-ORD
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Mon, May 20 - Tue, May 21
6:10 am - 2:41 pmCVG-MDW
9h 31m1 stop
7:53 am - 5:27 pmMDW-CVG
8h 34m1 stop
$1,138Frontier
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
6:05 am - 9:48 pmCVG-MDW
16h 43m1 stop
5:01 am - 12:24 pmMDW-CVG
6h 23m1 stop
$1,142Frontier
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:46 pm - 4:55 amCVG-ORD
11h 09m1 stop
9:20 pm - 5:43 pmORD-CVG
19h 23m1 stop
$1,736Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19
6:00 am - 6:30 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$107United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 6:30 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
6:20 pm - 8:44 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$135United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, May 30
7:00 am - 7:26 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
5:30 pm - 7:43 pmORD-CVG
1h 13mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 24
5:26 pm - 5:50 pmCVG-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
2:31 pm - 4:52 pmORD-CVG
1h 21mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 26
8:20 am - 8:46 amCVG-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
5:30 pm - 7:43 pmORD-CVG
1h 13mnonstop
$167American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 19
7:10 am - 7:40 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
7:14 am - 9:39 amORD-CVG
1h 25mnonstop
$183United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
7:10 am - 7:40 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
9:05 pm - 11:29 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$187United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 13
7:04 am - 7:29 amCVG-ORD
1h 25mnonstop
5:29 pm - 7:41 pmORD-CVG
1h 12mnonstop
$193American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Sat, Jul 20
7:10 am - 7:40 amCVG-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
9:05 pm - 11:29 pmORD-CVG
1h 24mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 12
6:00 am - 6:24 amCVG-ORD
1h 24mnonstop
7:15 am - 9:38 amORD-CVG
1h 23mnonstop
$203United Airlines
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Flights from Cincinnati to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Cincinnati to Chicago cost $109 and was between Cincinnati and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $242.

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $226 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of tickets is $305 and $287 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cincinnati to Chicago?

The average 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $254, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Cincinnati were found on United Airlines ($49) and American Airlines ($59), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($107) and American Airlines ($137).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Cincinnati and Chicago are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are American Airlines (8 flights per day), United Airlines (5 flights per day), and Southwest (4 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cincinnati to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Cincinnati 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 $124 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 Cincinnati and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Cincinnati and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 23m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 125 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Chicago from Cincinnati is typically 1h 24m. The journey crosses a distance of 250 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cincinnati at 5:32 am and will be landing in Chicago at 6:00 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago jets off at 9:25 pm and lands at 9:35 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Cincinnati to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Cincinnati to Chicago

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

FAQs for booking flights from Cincinnati to Chicago

  • What parking facilities are provided by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

    Cincinnati/Kentucky International Airport provides travelers with a range of parking alternatives based on pricing and length of stay. The costliest parking option is valet parking, which can only be paid for with a credit card. Other parking alternatives, such as the Terminal Garage, ValuPark, and Economy Lot all accept credit cards or pre-payment. Electric vehicle charging is also available in the airport's Terminal garage and ValuPark Lot, and it is free for guests who have paid parking charges for their vehicles.

  • What accessibility services are available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport provides a variety of accessibility services to improve the airport experience for disabled passengers. The entire airport is wheelchair accessible, with easy-to-access elevators and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Furthermore, the airport is part of the Sunflower lanyard program, which helps in the quick identification of passengers with hidden disabilities who can then be assisted by the airport’s well-trained staff.

  • How do I get from downtown Cincinnati to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

    Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is around 13 miles away from downtown Cincinnati. The cheapest mode of transportation to the airport is via bus, followed by a taxi or vehicle rental, with the bus running every 30min from the city to the airport.

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

    The Chicago Transit Authority makes it easy to commute from O'Hare International Airport to Downtown Chicago since the 'L' train will take you there in about 45min. Head to Terminals 1, 2, or 3 from where you can board the Blue Line ‘L’ train. The airport also has bus shuttle and van services that depart every 10-15min, making it easy to get into the city.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Chicago was $49 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Cincinnati to Chicago.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, SWISS, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $454 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 $257 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $384 or less round-trip.
  • When taking a flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), we recommend that you arrive at the airport at least 90min before your scheduled time of departure. This will give you enough time to check in and go through all necessary TSA checks.
  • When flying into Chicago, you have the option to choose your arrival airport from either of the two major international airports that serve the city: Midway International Airport (MDW) or O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • If you would want to use lounge facilities upon your arrival in Chicago, choose to fly to O’Hare International Airport, which has the most airport lounge services of the two airports serving the region. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5, and outside security at Terminal 2.
  • If you have an early flight out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, consider booking an overnight stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel, which is the only hotel located on the airport’s premises. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle services to the terminals throughout the day, ensuring you will get to your flight on time.
  • Nursing mothers will be glad to know that Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport provides a nursing suite. The spacious nursing suite is located in Terminal A and offers electrical power outlets and comfortable seating.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Cincinnati to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cinci./N. Kentucky to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati 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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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10673 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

6.0 GoodGary, May 2024MSP - TPA
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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!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

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

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

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

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Check in online was easy. Seats aren’t very comfortable

Fecal matter in seat back pocket. Presumably from a kids diaper.

Worst airline to travel with. They treat you like a prisoner in a jailhouse barking out orders and threats. Nickle and dime you to the same price or higher than a respectable airline like one of the big 3 . Might as well fly with standard airlines

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

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