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Cheapest round-trip
$331
Typical prices: $370-$520
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PHL - MCI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$367
Typical prices: $409-$522
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Fri 7/3Sat 7/4
PHL - MCI • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $331 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City (PHL-MCI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 10
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6:30 am - 5:10 pm
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6:07 pm - 11:15 am
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16h 08m
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$331Frontier
Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Jul 29
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21h 33m
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6:07 pm - 7:15 am
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12h 08m
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$333Frontier
Mon, Jul 27 - Tue, Jul 28
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11h 40m
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1:45 pm - 11:49 am
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21h 04m
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$335Frontier
Sun, Jul 26 - Tue, Jul 28
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17h 23m
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1:45 pm - 11:49 am
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21h 04m
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$336Frontier
Sun, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 7
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11:06 am - 3:47 pm
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29h 41m
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1:45 pm - 11:49 am
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21h 04m
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$337Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 12
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9:51 am - 5:10 pm
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8h 19m
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4:32 pm - 6:00 am
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12h 28m
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$341Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22
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6:33 pm - 3:47 pm
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22h 14m
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6:07 pm - 7:15 am
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12h 08m
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$346Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 12
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12:54 pm - 1:00 pm
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25h 06m
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4:32 pm - 6:00 am
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12h 28m
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$347Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 12
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9:51 am - 5:10 pm
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8h 19m
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6:57 pm - 1:09 am
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29h 12m
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$348Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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6:30 am - 5:21 pm
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MCI
11h 51m
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6:11 pm - 2:04 pm
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18h 53m
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$350Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Kansas City flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City, 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City is February, where tickets cost $381 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $509 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

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 $471 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City, 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City

 
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John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on PHL

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Kansas City 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

  • Where can I find long-term parking at PHL?

    Economy Parking is the most economical option for leaving your car long-term at PHL when you fly to Kansas City. Economy Parking has free shuttles that take you to the terminals all day, every day.

  • Where can I find a USO at the Philadelphia Airport?

    The Liberty USO of PHL is located in Terminal E, just past the security checkpoint. Open every day from 6 am to 6 pm, the Liberty USO offers active duty military personnel and their families services and amenities free of charge. Some benefits of this military lounge include comfortable seating, devices for connectivity, TV, refreshments, games, and much more.

  • Can I find any pet relief stations at MCI?

    Yes. The Kansas City Airport has animal relief areas outside, at each end of Both the B and the C terminals. Since these areas are located before you enter the airport and go past the security checkpoint, make sure your service animal or pet goes potty before you enter the airport. If you are flying on American, Alaska, Frontier, or Spirit, you can access the one animal relief station that is inside the airport, airside, in Terminal C.

  • Does MCI have any designated areas specifically for nursing mothers?

    Yes. The Kansas City Airport has two nursing rooms in Terminal C inside the Departures area. One of these nursing rooms is in the hold room that serves Alaska, American, Frontier and Spirit. The other is in the United departure lounge. These rooms feature changing tables, comfy seating, wash up areas, adjustable lighting, and a place for toddlers to play.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City was $83 for a one-way ticket and $331 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Kansas City?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    When flying out of Philadelphia you will be using Philadelphia. You will be landing at Kansas City, also known as Kansas City.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Kansas City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Kansas City, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $451 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 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    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 Philadelphia to Kansas City.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kansas City from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and MCI 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City?

    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 Kansas City from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Kansas City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $252 or less one-way and $409 or less round-trip.
  • The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Frontier. The Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is a hub for Frontier and many others.
  • American is one airline that offers a direct flight from PHL to MCI. Spirit, United, and Delta are among the airlines that offer flights from PHL to MCI with one stop, often in Charlotte, Atlanta, or Detroit. American and United are among the many airlines that offer two-stop flights, with layovers in places like New York, Denver, and Washington DC.
  • If you are interested in staying near PHL the night before your flight to Kansas City, consider the Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel, which is actually connected to the airport. From the hotel, you can walk across the Skybridge to Terminal B. If you need to get to a different terminal, catch one of the free shuttles that run about every 15 minutes between 4 am and noon.
  • Is you’re waiting for your flight to Kansas City, you might catch some of the live entertainment that PHL provides at different times throughout the year, especially Thanksgiving thru the New Year and in the summer. The Philadelphia Airport hires artists, caricaturists, musicians, choirs, and historic impersonators to delight travelers.
  • If you are confused or in a hurry when you deplane at MCI keep an eye out for the Airport Ambassadors of MCI, helpful volunteers dressed in brick red blazers and available throughout the airport. They are happy to answer any questions you might have about transportation, dining, shopping, hotels, points of interest in the area, and simply navigating the airport itself.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Kansas City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Kansas City. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
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7.0Food
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8.1Boarding
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jun 2026
MCI - FLL
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

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!

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

The aircraft was fine, it’s was just the service. The flight got canceled several times and that was very inconvenient for my 69 years old mom.

My checked in luggage cost was $59, almost ticket price. The first 13 rows were empty, but fly attendant did not alow women with little boy change her middle sit, sweet boy was crying, I am so sorry for mother and passengers. At the end of the flight the cabin became impossible cold. Only good was timing of departure and early landing, but it suppose to be normal.

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

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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