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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Typical prices: $576-$345
United Airlines
Thu 9/10Mon 9/14
SFO - BNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Typical prices: $166-$361
Frontier
Sat 8/22
SFO - BNA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nashville (SFO-BNA)

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

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:30 am
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BNA
4h 31mnonstop
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8:15 am - 11:07 am
BNA
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SFO
4h 52mnonstop
$263United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:00 am - 6:47 pm
SFO
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BNA
10h 47m
1 stop
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7:42 pm - 12:15 am
BNA
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SFO
6h 33m
1 stop
$265Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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5:30 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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BNA
16h 10m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 12:18 am
BNA
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SFO
13h 53m
1 stop
$266Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10
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11:00 pm - 5:39 am
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BNA
4h 39mnonstop
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8:15 am - 11:17 am
BNA
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SFO
5h 02mnonstop
$270United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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11:40 pm - 11:40 am
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BNA
10h 00m
2 stops
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12:25 pm - 4:50 pm
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SFO
6h 25m
1 stop
$274Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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9:35 pm - 11:04 am
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BNA
11h 29m
1 stop
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11:59 am - 12:22 am
BNA
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SFO
14h 23m
1 stop
$275Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
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11:05 pm - 5:30 am
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BNA
4h 25mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 10:20 pm
BNA
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SFO
6h 25m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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9:00 pm - 2:46 pm
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BNA
15h 46m
1 stop
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12:17 pm - 12:23 am
BNA
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SFO
14h 06m
1 stop
$282Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:05 pm - 5:30 am
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BNA
4h 25mnonstop
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1:50 pm - 4:25 pm
BNA
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SFO
4h 35mnonstop
$283Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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12:38 pm - 11:40 am
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BNA
21h 02m
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12:25 pm - 11:22 am
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24h 57m
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$284Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Nashville 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 Nashville?

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 Nashville departing in October.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Nashville, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nashville, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nashville, 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 Nashville is August, where tickets cost $429 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $571 and $570 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Nashville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $434 on average.

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

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Nashville

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

  • Does Nashville International Airport (BNA) have a lounge?

    Yes. American Airlines has their Admirals club lounge on the Airside of Concourse C in the Mezzanine level across Gate C10. Delta Sky Club is on the Airside of Concourse B next to Gate B3. There are also showers located on the Airside of Terminal 1 in Concourse C near Gate 41.

  • How much does it cost to park at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four parking options: ParkFast Parking, where you pay around $2 per 20min, around $36 per day for members, and approximately $45 for non-members. At Domestic Parking, you will pay around $2 per 15min and approximately $36 per day. The International Parking is around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day, and long-term parking is going for around $2 per 20min and approximately $25 per day.

  • What is the most convenient way of moving from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville?

    The most affordable and fastest public means of transport from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville is by boarding Bus 18, which operates between 7 am and 10 pm. The fare goes for around $1.70 per person. You can visit Nashville MTA’s website to check on the drop-off locations.

  • Are there any direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)?

    Yes. United Airlines is the only airline that offers nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville International Airport (BNA). However, they also offer flights with a layover at George Bush International Airport (IAH), O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Denver International Airport (DEN), and Dulles International Airport (IAD). Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines also offer flights with layovers at Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), respectively. However, Delta Airlines also has a layover at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Nashville was $126 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Nashville?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $492 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 $332 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Nashville?

    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 Nashville.

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

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

    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 Nashville with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BNA 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 Nashville?

    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 Nashville 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 Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $362 or less round-trip.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) has two terminals: the North Terminal, which hosts Gates A and B. The South Terminal hosts Gates C and D. Pet Relief Areas get Located both outside and inside the terminals, one across from Gate D-2 at Concourse D.
  • There are nursing suits in Terminals A, B, and C, while Terminals B and C host the family restrooms for the Nashville International Airport (BNA). The restrooms in Concourse C get located near Gate C15.
  • The AirTrain is a fully automated and free service that you can use to move into and around the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It is wheelchair accessible and has elevator services and designated wheelchair spaces at the ends of each car. It has station departures every 4min.
  • Using the BART Rapid Rail is the most convenient way to move from San Francisco from the East Bay and Northern San Mateo County directly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • There are three major international airports in San Francisco: Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Airport, and lastly, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 13 miles from downtown San Francisco.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Nashville?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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 San Francisco to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Nashville. 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 4237 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
SMF - LAS
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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!

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

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

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

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.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

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.

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.

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

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

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

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

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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