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$38 Find cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago

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1:13 pm - 2:57 pmBNA-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
3:52 pm - 5:22 pmORD-BNA
1h 30mnonstop
$41Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
3:20 pm - 5:05 pmBNA-ORD
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11:28 am - 1:00 pmORD-BNA
1h 32mnonstop
$46Frontier
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4:30 pm - 8:21 amBNA-ORD
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1h 42mnonstop
$117United Airlines
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1h 42mnonstop
$147American Airlines
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7:01 pm - 8:42 pmORD-BNA
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$186American Airlines
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$49Frontier
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$59American Airlines
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$69American Airlines
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5:55 pm - 11:59 pmBNA-ORD
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$89United Airlines
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$90United Airlines
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1h 31mnonstop
$93Frontier
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3:21 pm - 5:07 pmBNA-ORD
1h 46mnonstop
11:48 am - 1:19 pmORD-BNA
1h 31mnonstop
$125Frontier
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4:30 pm - 8:45 amBNA-ORD
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16h 37m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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5:40 pm - 9:55 amBNA-ORD
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10h 39m1 stop
$237Spirit Airlines
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1h 45mnonstop
$337American Airlines
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7:17 pm - 11:59 pmBNA-ORD
4h 42m1 stop
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1h 34mnonstop
$345American Airlines
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7:45 am - 9:44 amBNA-ORD
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1h 39mnonstop
$357United Airlines
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1h 42mnonstop
$427United Airlines
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1:13 pm - 2:57 pmBNA-ORD
1h 44mnonstop
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1h 30mnonstop
$38Frontier
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3:20 pm - 5:05 pmBNA-ORD
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11:28 am - 1:00 pmORD-BNA
1h 32mnonstop
$46Frontier
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1h 31mnonstop
$48Frontier
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1h 31mnonstop
$53Frontier
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8:20 am - 10:18 amBNA-RFD
1h 58mnonstop
11:08 am - 12:53 pmRFD-BNA
1h 45mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
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1h 51mnonstop
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1h 39mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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1h 42mnonstop
$117United Airlines
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$147American Airlines
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1h 56mnonstop
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1h 40mnonstop
$158American Airlines
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3:10 am - 2:15 pmNashville Greyhound Bus Station-
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10h 25mnonstop
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Flights from Nashville to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Nashville to Chicago cost $38 and was between Nashville and Chicago Greater Rockford Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $99.

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

The average price of all flights from Nashville to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Nashville to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nashville, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago is April, where tickets cost $229 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets is $292 and $291 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Allegiant Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $38. KAYAK users also found Nashville to Chicago round-trip flights on Frontier from $41 and on Allegiant Air from $90.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Nashville and Chicago?

Southwest connects Nashville to Chicago up to 16 flights per day, followed by American Airlines (11 flights per day), and United Airlines (5 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Nashville and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nashville to Chicago.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Nashville to Chicago. They are: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $27 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Nashville and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 25 and 39 nonstop flights that take off from Nashville and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 1h 42m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 239 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

Direct flights cover the 401 miles separating Nashville to Chicago in about 1h 43m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nashville at 5:19 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:15 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nashville to Chicago jets off at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nashville to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago

  • What different kinds of flights can I find between Nashville and Chicago?

    You typically will be able to find several daily flights between Nashville and Chicago, with these journeys generally being operated by airlines such as United Airlines. Flights that require a connection are also offered as well, and your layover may occur in cities like New York or Washington, D.C. Flights that require a connection are frequently serviced by American Airlines and Delta.

  • What kinds of transportation can I use for going from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport?

    An easy way to go from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport is by car, with the drive generally taking around 10 to 15min in normal circumstances. You can choose to take public transportation instead, such as bus line 18, which will bring you to the airport in around 35 to 40min as long as there is not any extra traffic.

  • How can I travel from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the city center?

    If you choose to drive from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the city center, or take a taxi, you can plan on the trip normally taking around 40 to 45min in total. Otherwise, public transportation is an option as well, such as the Blue Line tram. If you take public transportation, you can be in the heart of Chicago in approximately 50 to 55min.

  • Is there an on-site car rental center at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has its own car rental facility that can be reached by a free shuttle service that picks up travelers from the Arrivals Lower Level front curb near Door 2 of the main terminal. This facility has desks for quite a few major car rental agencies, including Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty. You will find that the fleets are located directly next to the facility, making it easy to pick up your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Chicago was $38 for a one-way ticket and $41 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Nashville you will be using Nashville Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Nashville to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Air France, and JetBlue.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $290 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $276 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $157 or less one-way and $302 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly to the Chicago region, you will typically land at one of two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately 11 miles from downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 8 miles from the city center.
  • If you’re traveling with a small child, keep in mind that Nashville International Airport (BNA) has a nursing room that is located behind the food court in the main terminal. This nursing room has a few different amenities, including a changing station, outlets, a sink, and comfortable seating.
  • To freshen up after spending the day traveling, go to the Hilton Athletic Club in Chicago O'Hare International Airport once you have landed. You can pay to use the shower facilities here and they will provide you with items like shampoo, bodywash, and a towel.
  • Treat yourself to some pampering before you board your flight at Nashville International Airport and go to one of the Massage Bar locations in Concourses B and C. This salon has massage chairs and offers foot massages.
  • Those that are traveling for business may want to get their shoes shined at Chicago Midway International Airport before heading to their meeting or conference. You can do so at the Shoe Hospital, which is located airside in Concourse A.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nashville to Chicago?

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

Nonstop departures

Nashville Intl to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Nashville Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Nashville to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10946 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024MBS - ORD
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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.

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

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 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

Smaller, regional aircraft limits amount of overhead luggage space. At least there were jetways at both BNA and PHL. First class food service was minimal with the usual assortment of packaged snacks (nothing creative) and no handiwipes. American tries to turn around aircraft too quickly without enough time to clean the planes. WIFI service did not include TV programming.

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.

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 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!

The seat was very uncomfortable from Boston to Nashville. Otherwise the flight was excellent.

The no frills ticket price. The seats are very uncomfortable.

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.

My flight experience was OK. The crew are friendly. The Flight was smooth. One thing that didn’t sit well with me was when I was checking in from RSW to head to Nashville the ticket agent told me I didn’t have a seat assignment and asked if I wanted to upgrade to first class for $50. I said no. I was placed in the third row middle seat. Upon taking off the flight attendant asked if anyone wanted to move. He specifically mentioned the third row was the worst because the lack of legroom. There were 70 open seats on the flight. Just wondering why with 70 open seats the ticket agent would place me in a middle seat in the worst row.

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.

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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