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$152 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $271-$471
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SFO - HOU • 1 stop
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$152
Typical prices: $155-$331
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SFO - HOU • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hobby (SFO-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Hobby 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 San Francisco to Hobby

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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HOU
5h 20m
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10:05 am - 4:50 pm
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SFO
8h 45m
1 stop
$343Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:36 am - 3:26 pm
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HOU
6h 50m
1 stop
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6:14 pm - 11:10 pm
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SFO
6h 56m
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$347American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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10:40 am - 8:45 pm
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HOU
8h 05m
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7:25 am - 1:15 pm
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7h 50m
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$348Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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HOU
5h 20m
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2:40 pm - 8:35 pm
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SFO
7h 55m
2 stops
$349Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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10:40 am - 8:45 pm
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HOU
8h 05m
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11:20 am - 6:15 pm
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$353Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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HOU
5h 20m
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5:00 pm - 11:15 pm
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8h 15m
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$354Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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11:15 am - 11:10 pm
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HOU
9h 55m
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8:30 am - 2:05 pm
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7h 35m
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$358Southwest
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 26
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9:05 pm - 5:00 am
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HOU
5h 55m
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5:35 am - 9:10 am
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5h 35m
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$359Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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3:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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5h 20m
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8:30 am - 2:05 pm
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$360Southwest
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 26
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3:45 pm - 1:55 am
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HOU
8h 10m
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8:05 pm - 11:35 pm
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5h 30m
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$364Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Hobby flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

For San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston Hobby Airport back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport is January, where tickets cost $332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $476 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Hobby

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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • How can I fly from SFO to the Houston Airports?

    You can book a direct flight from SFO to IAH on United Airlines. It is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from SFO to HOU. Flights from SFO to Houston with one layover land at both IAH and HOU. Airlines such as Frontier, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest operate these flights with layovers in cities such as Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Las Vegas (LAS), and Los Angeles (LAX), and Denver (DEN). Airlines such as Delta and American Airlines operate two-stop flights between SFO and both IAH and HOU.

  • Is there a military lounge at SFO?

    Yes. SFO has a USO lounge that welcomes active-duty members of the US military and their dependents. This lounge is open every morning at 7 am and closes Sunday through Wednesday at 7 pm and Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm. Located in Terminal 1, Landside, this lounge offers showers, overnight facilities, TV, leather recliners, snacks and sandwiches, beverages, a nursery, and more.

  • Does SFO have animal relief stations?

    Yes. SFO has an animal relief station in Terminal 1 and another in Terminal 3, each open 24h. Follow the painted paw prints to find the exact location of these areas. Each relief station has places where animals can go to the bathroom as well as bowls and drinking water available. Travelers are encouraged to clean up after their animals by using the bags and trash receptacles provided.

  • How can I get into downtown Houston from IAH or HOU?

    From IAH, you can go to the bus station just outside the airport and catch a Metropolitan Transit Harris County bus #102 downtown. This trip will take about 45min. From HOU you can catch a Line 40 bus for a 45min trip downtown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport was $152 for a one-way ticket and $343 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Houston Hobby Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Houston Hobby Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Houston Hobby Airport from San Francisco?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $457 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 $403 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and HOU 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Planes depart from The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Houston and land at both major airports, the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). SFO is a hub for Alaska Airlines. IAH is a hub for United Airlines. HOU is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you have time before your flight to Houston, you might want to take advantage of the Freshen Up nap rooms at SFO. These three rooms for rent have free Wi-Fi, a bed, a mirror, and a desk, with showers available at an additional fee. This facility is located in the International Terminal, Landside.
  • Both Houston airports have interfaith chapels. IAH has three interfaith chapels that can be found in Terminal C, Terminal D, and Baggage Claim. HOU has two interfaith chapels, one at Gate 44 Airside in the Central Concourse and one in Baggage Claim Level 1, Landside.
  • The Grand Hyatt Hotel is connected to SFO and a complimentary AirTrain will get hotel guests to all terminals. This comfortable hotel includes free Wi-Fi, room service, and access to a bar, business center, and gym.
  • The Wag Brigade at SFO is an animal therapy program were therapy dogs, one therapy rabbit, and one therapy pig pair with a trained handler to roam the Departures area to offer comfort to passengers who feel a bit emotionally wobbly about the flight. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet and hug these animals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Hobby

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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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!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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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!

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

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

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!

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

The crew and flight went well. My issue was internal communications. I had a connecting flight that initially was changed to a later time since first flight was delayed, then they changed back to original time because “the captain thought hed make it”. Upon arrival at connecting airport, the flight attendant assured that the connecting flight was still there and I should run to the gate after deplaning…well that was inaccurate. The plane had departed and gate was empty. I was stuck at airport 4 hours hungry and irritated and also had to again cancel my transportation plans at destination. After informing the help desk I was given a dry oh well and a measly $15 food voucher that barely could afford anything at that airport.

There were over 40 people in the “preboard” group. It’s not fair for southwest to charge for an upgraded boarding fee (a1-a15) and then let over 40 people board before.

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

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

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

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

Agency very bad had to cancelled my booking too many changes in the flight changed my flight to 1 week

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.

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

After several delays and being rebooked onto a layer flight, I had to speak to three AA agents for baggage claim to get an attendant. All were in foul mode and reluctant to assist or offer any assistance.

Mobility assistance at DFW is A JOKE!!! Totally disorganized, ineffective and annoying. Ended up having to walk and find our own way for a good part of the very, very long walk between gates. Worst assistance I have ever experienced.

The flight was delayed two hours, with no information as to why. The gate also changed several times which was aggravating. Would not fly through DFW again.

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

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

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