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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Memphis

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Cheapest round-trip
$189
Typical prices: $403-$231
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Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
LAX - MEM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $589-$299
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Wed 7/15Sun 7/19
LAX - MEM • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 45m
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Cheapest • from $235 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $392 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Memphis (LAX-MEM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Memphis 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 Los Angeles to Memphis

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:27 pm - 8:22 pm
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19h 55m
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9:00 pm - 10:52 am
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15h 52m
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$189Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:00 am - 6:08 pm
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MEM
8h 08m
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5:44 am - 10:00 am
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6h 16m
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$235American Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Jul 22
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6:30 am - 7:03 pm
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MEM
10h 33m
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7:48 pm - 12:11 am
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6h 23m
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$240Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
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8:49 pm - 7:03 pm
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MEM
20h 14m
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7:48 pm - 12:11 am
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6h 23m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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10:27 pm - 9:11 pm
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MEM
20h 44m
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9:35 pm - 6:09 pm
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LAX
22h 34m
1 stop
$248Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 29
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11:00 pm - 6:25 pm
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MEM
17h 25m
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7:48 pm - 4:50 pm
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LAX
23h 02m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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10:27 pm - 9:11 pm
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20h 44m
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9:35 pm - 6:09 pm
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22h 34m
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$252Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:25 am - 3:15 pm
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MEM
5h 50m
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2:55 pm - 12:05 am
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11h 10m
1 stop
$259Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:10 am - 5:15 pm
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MEM
9h 05m
2 stops
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6:15 pm - 10:25 pm
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6h 10m
1 stop
$264Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:43 am - 7:14 pm
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MEM
7h 31m
1 stop
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7:59 pm - 12:11 am
MEM
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LAX
6h 12m
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$265Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Memphis flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Memphis?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Memphis departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Memphis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Memphis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Memphis, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Memphis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Memphis, 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 Los Angeles to Memphis is September, where tickets cost $288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $482 and $462 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Memphis?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $400, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Memphis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Memphis, 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 Los Angeles to Memphis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Memphis

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Memphis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Memphis 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 flights from Los Angeles to Memphis

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Memphis from Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    The city center of Memphis lies about 10.8 miles from Memphis International Airport (MEM), and there are numerous transportation options to get you there. If you’re traveling on a budget, take line 69 bus or line 39 bus and you’ll get to downtown Memphis in about 1h. For a quicker option, consider a taxi and get there in under 15min.

  • How can I move between the terminals at Memphis from Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    Memphis from Memphis International Airport (MEM) features three terminals, Terminal A, Terminal B, and Terminal C. The three terminals are complemented by a single concourse where all flights arrive and depart. There are walkways to connect between the terminals. Still, an airport shuttle comes in handy for senior citizens as it departs regularly from one terminal to the next.

  • Where can I withdraw cash at Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    If you left Los Angeles with a depleted wallet to Memphis International Airport (MEM) and want to recharge it for cash-only outlets, you’ll have no shortage of ATMs at this facility. You can locate them in Terminal B: Baggage Level and in the A-B connector.

  • Are there car rentals at Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    About nine car rental agencies operate their desks at Memphis International Airport (MEM), all located in the Ground Transportation Center. You can get there via the lower level of Terminal B. It might be best if you booked in advance to enjoy special rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Memphis?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Memphis was $108 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Memphis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Los Angeles to Memphis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Memphis?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Memphis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Memphis?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Memphis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Memphis?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Memphis?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Memphis on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Memphis, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Memphis are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Memphis?

    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 Los Angeles to Memphis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Memphis from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Memphis?

    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 Memphis with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and MEM 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 Los Angeles to Memphis?

    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 Memphis from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Memphis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $268 or less one-way and $339 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying aboard Delta Airlines from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) should keep in mind that the airline has a hub at MEM, and Delta Sky Lounge adjacent to the B Security Checkpoint. The carrier uses Concourse C, Gates C1-C22 at Memphis International Airport (MEM). Flying with this carrier grants you priority services as part of the fast lane program.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies within reach of several hotels ideal for those with early morning flights. Usually, such facilities provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport, enabling their clients to be at the terminal in time for the flight. Hampton Inn & Suites Lax El Segundo is one such hotel.
  • Multiple airlines run numerous lounges at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including Qantas International First-Class Lounge, Star Alliance Lounge, and United Club Lounge. Access is restricted to members and holders of respective credit cards. Still, Economy Class travelers can access these lounges at a reduced rate.
  • Families departing with their kids via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) should bear in mind that the facility features designated rooms at the disposal of lactating and nursing moms. These suites are in Terminal 5 after security. Also, they have sinks and comfortable seats to breastfeed and pump in privacy.
  • Suppose you wish to drop off your car ahead of your voyage to Memphis. In that case, you’ll have various options to choose from based on your needs. There are both on-site parking ideal for those dropping and picking someone, and off-site parking for those who want long-term parking.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Memphis?

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

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Direct returns

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Memphis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Memphis. 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

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

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

Luggage did not make it onto my plane. Business seats were economy with empty row seat. Just horrible experience. Why would the company allow for transfers that don’t give employees enough time to transfer luggages??

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

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.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

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!

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

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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