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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Antonio (CHI-SAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Antonio 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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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 23
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11:44 am - 7:33 pmORD-SAT
7h 49m1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:34 pm - 11:39 pmSAT-ORD
8h 05m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 20
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7:05 am - 7:23 pmORD-SAT
12h 18m1 stop
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8:28 pm - 5:40 amSAT-ORD
9h 12m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:23 pmORD-SAT
12h 18m1 stop
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8:28 pm - 5:40 amSAT-ORD
9h 12m1 stop
$191Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
9:24 am - 12:23 pmORD-SAT
2h 59mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 3:59 pmSAT-ORD
2h 59mnonstop
$235American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 10:20 amMDW-SAT
2h 40mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:25 pmSAT-MDW
2h 35mnonstop
$235Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pmORD-SAT
8h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:53 amSAT-ORD
2h 53mnonstop
$239American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 7
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5:01 am - 4:52 pmORD-SAT
11h 51m1 stop
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5:38 pm - 9:30 pmSAT-ORD
27h 52m1 stop
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 12:01 pmORD-SAT
3h 06mnonstop
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5:58 pm - 12:15 amSAT-ORD
6h 17m1 stop
$245United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 10:25 pmMDW-SAT
2h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 10:30 pmSAT-MDW
5h 35m1 stop
$245Southwest
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 12:01 pmORD-SAT
3h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 8:10 pmSAT-ORD
3h 02mnonstop
$256United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to San Antonio

 
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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.


Use the Track your bag tool for peace of mind when checking luggage.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Consider Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on due to limited overhead space.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, perfect for travelers needing flexibility.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight entertainment streaming and messaging.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
ORD

O'Hare's security lines can be long, especially during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

Midway offers a user-friendly experience with shorter security lines than O'Hare, making it easier to navigate.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
SAT

For a budget-friendly ride to downtown San Antonio, take the #5 VIA bus, which is convenient and inexpensive.

Read more about SATby Brandon Schultz
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to San Antonio flights

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

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Planning a trip from Chicago to San Antonio? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Antonio?

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Antonio flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Antonio.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to San Antonio cost $235 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and San Antonio (SAT). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to San Antonio (SAT). The average price for a return flight for this route is $235.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Antonio on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to San Antonio. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Antonio?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Antonio, 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 Chicago to San Antonio is September, where tickets cost $326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $438 and $428 respectively.

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

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 $441 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Antonio, 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 Chicago to San Antonio, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San Antonio

When to book flights from Chicago to San Antonio

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to San Antonio based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Chicago to San Antonio

  • How can I get downtown from San Antonio International Airport?

    SAT is connected to the public bus system, and VIA bus route 5 provides regular services between the airport and downtown San Antonio. SuperShuttle also offers door-to-door shuttle services from SAT to downtown San Antonio and the surrounding neighborhoods. You can get tickets from Terminal A's baggage claim area. Taxis are also available at SAT, and you'll find them on the lower levels of Terminals A and B, around baggage claim. If you wish to self-drive, take a rental car from Terminal A's baggage claim area.

  • Does San Antonio International Airport offer accessible services?

    SAT is a fully accessible airport. The airport has provided ramps and elevators for barrier-free access. PRM also get accessible restrooms, wheelchair services, fast-track services, and reserved parking spots. Low-vision passengers at ORD will have free Air services, braille signage, and tactile guide paths. TTY telephones and visual paging services are available for the hard-of-hearing.

  • Which family services are offered at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    MDW has provided private spaces for nursing mothers to feed their babies. These rooms include a sink, a wash area, and comfortable seating. You'll find the nursing rooms on Concourse C beside the yoga room. Also available at MDW are the baby changing facilities, which are provided in all washrooms. The airport has provided a special family lane for parents traveling with kids for quicker transition. Additionally, most airport restaurants offer kid menus and high chairs for babies.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    Air France, American Airlines, Swiss Air, Delta, and United Airlines have lounges at ORD. You can access these lounges by paying at the door, except for the Delta lounge, which is a members-only lounge. The Swiss Air and Air France lounges are in Terminal 5 airside. American Airlines has several locations, Concourses G, L, and H/K. The Delta lounge is in Terminal 2 near Gate E6, while United Club has several locations around Concourses B, C, and F.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Antonio?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to San Antonio was $82 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to San Antonio. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in San Antonio. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at San Antonio.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to San Antonio?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Antonio flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to San Antonio?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to San Antonio, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Antonio are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $405 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $457 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to San Antonio?

    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 Chicago to San Antonio.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from Chicago 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 Chicago to San Antonio?

    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 San Antonio with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 San Antonio from Chicago 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 Chicago to San Antonio

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $187 or less one-way and $282 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has nine concourses in four terminals. The airport has provided an automated people mover running every 5-10min for easy movement between terminals and around the airport complex.
  • Around 532 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Chicago to San Antonio. You can fly more sustainably with Southwest Airlines, which emits 43% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • Are you traveling with your pet? San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is a pet-friendly airport with designated spaces for your furry friend's potty needs. You'll find pet relief areas in Terminal B near the west exit and airside in both terminals.
  • Are you nervous before your flight? Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has a yoga room where you can relax with a few stretches. The yoga room is airside on Concourse C, and it comes with a wall-mounted TV that shows the poses to follow.
  • Seaway National Bank runs a full-service branch at ORD if you're looking for banking services at ORD. The bank offers banking, currency exchange, and copying services and has two locations at ORD. The first is in Terminal 2 near the main hall landside, and the other in Terminal 5 on the lower level.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to San Antonio?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to San Antonio.
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Direct departures

Chicago to San Antonio

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Antonio to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to San Antonio

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Antonio. 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2025MDW - LGA
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after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

One of the crew performed a hilarious skit to accompany the standard instructions. Passengers enjoyed it so much they applauded at the end!

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

Flight delayed over 3 or 4 hours because no captain to fly plane. I couldn’t make a connection and had to wait 9 hours for another flight. Had to fly red eye flight. Sucks

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

The flight times got delayed multiple times due to weather which is understandable, but later the time got prepared 30min. Made to the flight barely but got stressed too much.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

My flight got cancelled by Spirit airlines, it was bad experience to me

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

Both legs of the flight were changed. The day of the flight and length of the trip.

First of all, we never got on the connecting flight to Denver. They delayed our flight for two hours. If we would have gotten on that flight, we would have been stuck in Denver for 13 hours. So we re- routed our flight for a straight through flight to Oklahoma two days later. THEN, they delayed that flight for two hours. After that we were able to finally get on our flight and come home. Frontier Airlines - one of the worst airlines I have ever been on.

Terrible communication with weather delay, lost baggage, near impossible to reach customer service

My tickets got canceled on me by your site and I didn't have a flight. Then you kept sending me emails on the status of q flight I didn't have tickets for.

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Flight was delayed one hour. Notification to the crowd waiting near the gate was terrible…announcements were unclear and very hard to hear and therefore understand. Frontier does NOT send texts to notify, only email. The reader board over the gate itself was NEVER updated to indicate the gate had been changed. It’s like a bunch of children are running things.

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