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Cheapest round-trip
$243
Typical prices: $462-$225
Frontier
Tue 7/21Thu 8/27
DEN - CMH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $391-$227
Frontier
Wed 9/16Wed 9/23
DEN - CMH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Columbus (DEN-CMH)

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

Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:30 am - 4:59 pm
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8h 29m
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6:07 pm - 8:58 am
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DEN
16h 51m
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$243Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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6:30 am - 4:59 pm
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8h 29m
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6:07 pm - 10:25 am
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DEN
42h 18m
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$245Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:30 am - 5:33 pm
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9h 03m
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6:28 pm - 9:31 am
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17h 03m
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$246Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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6:30 am - 4:59 pm
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8h 29m
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7:39 pm - 11:37 am
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17h 58m
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$247Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
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6:30 am - 4:59 pm
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8h 29m
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5:44 pm - 2:01 pm
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22h 17m
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$248Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:05 am - 4:02 pm
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2h 57mnonstop
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4:47 pm - 6:04 pm
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3h 17mnonstop
$249Frontier
Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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2h 57mnonstop
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4:47 pm - 6:04 pm
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3h 17mnonstop
$251Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:30 am - 2:20 pm
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5h 50m
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6:35 am - 7:35 am
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3h 00mnonstop
$252Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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2h 56mnonstop
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4:47 pm - 6:04 pm
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3h 17mnonstop
$255Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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8h 29m
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$256Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Columbus flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Columbus Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to Columbus Airport departing in July.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Denver to Columbus, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Columbus, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Columbus Airport, 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 Denver to Columbus Airport is October, where tickets cost $188 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $430 and $430 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Columbus Airport, 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 Denver to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Columbus

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Denver to Columbus

When to book flights from Denver to Columbus

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

  • What amenities can I enjoy at the Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH)?

    At the Columbus Airport, you can look at art displays while waiting on your plane to leave. If you're hungry, you'll have several places to eat. There is a Bob Evans and Chili's for sit-down meals, a Starbucks to start your morning off, and a Charley's Philly Steaks where you can grab a quick bite no matter the time of day.

  • Is there a bank or ATM machine at the Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    There is a branch of the Canvas Credit Union in the main terminal. For quick money withdrawals, there are several ATM machines around the airport including in the main terminal and near the gates.

  • How can I get to my hotel from the Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH)?

    You can take the bus from the Columbus Airport to downtown Columbus and other areas of the city. If your hotel is downtown, it will take about 45min to get there by bus. You can catch the bus outside near the hotel shuttle area. By taxi, you can get downtown in less than 10min. Taxis pick up passengers right outside of the terminal doors.

  • What can I do while waiting on my plane to leave the Denver International Airport (DEN)?

    Kick back and relax with a massage at one of the spas. There is one in Concourse C and another in the Mezzanine. You can also get a little exercise while getting a close-up look at public art exhibits in the Jeppesen Terminal, the hotel and transit center, B gates, and the train tunnel. If you're hungry, you can grab something to eat from popular restaurants like Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Pizza Hut. Cocktails and beers are served at its many bars and brewing companies.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Columbus Airport was $74 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Denver to Columbus?

    Denver and Columbus are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Denver from Denver Intl and will be arriving at Columbus.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Columbus flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Columbus?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Columbus, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $425 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Columbus?

    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 Denver to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Denver 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 Denver to Columbus?

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Columbus from Denver 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 Denver to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $201 or less one-way and $381 or less round-trip.
  • Although most flights from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Columbus' John Glenn International (CMH) are direct, some require that you change planes in another city such as Orlando, Chicago, Minneapolis, or Washington, D.C.
  • Denver International Airport (DEN) is a large airport with over 125 gates. Moving walkways make getting around the airport pretty easy. There is also an automated transit system to get passengers from one concourse to another. It covers the main terminal which includes baggage claim, ground transportation, and TSA.
  • At the Denver International Airport (DEN), curbside check-in is allowed. Your driver should drop you off in the departure area on level 6. If you prefer to drive yourself, you can park your car in the garage, which is a short walk from the terminal. There are also a couple of off-site parking lots that have cheaper rates. These lots provide complimentary transportation to the airport.
  • Several rental car agencies have offices at the Columbus John Glenn International Airport. This includes Alamo, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. They are located off-site on International Gateway. From the airport, you can catch a shuttle to the rental car lot.
  • The Columbus Airport is not very large. It is a walkable airport with just two runways and 34 gates. It is the second-largest airport in Ohio.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Columbus?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Denver Intl to Columbus.
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Columbus Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Columbus

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Columbus to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Columbus

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
OKC - LAS
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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