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4:56 pm - 7:18 pmPDX-LAX
2h 22mnonstop
1:38 pm - 4:06 pmLAX-PDX
2h 28mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Sat, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 24
12:13 pm - 7:09 pmPDX-LAX
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9:25 am - 11:55 amLAX-PDX
2h 30mnonstop
$79Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 17
4:44 pm - 7:09 pmPDX-LAX
2h 25mnonstop
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2h 30mnonstop
$80Frontier
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5:15 am - 1:50 pmPDX-LAX
8h 35m1 stop
3:43 pm - 11:55 pmLAX-PDX
8h 12m1 stop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 20
9:19 pm - 1:45 pmPDX-LAX
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4h 26m1 stop
$120Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 4
8:00 am - 12:12 pmPDX-LAX
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3:30 pm - 6:05 pmLAX-PDX
2h 35mnonstop
$131Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 10
5:21 pm - 7:50 pmPDX-LAX
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$137Delta
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11:00 am - 1:26 pmPDX-LAX
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$141Alaska Airlines
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2h 34mnonstop
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2h 33mnonstop
$222American Airlines
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$51Frontier
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$54Spirit Airlines
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$89Delta
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2h 26mnonstop
$114American Airlines
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6:00 am - 8:28 amPDX-LAX
2h 28mnonstop
$134American Airlines
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$136Alaska Airlines
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$156Spirit Airlines
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7h 59m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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7h 47m1 stop
$184Frontier
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$204Frontier
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2h 25mnonstop
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2h 33mnonstop
$353Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 5
6:00 am - 8:25 amPDX-LAX
2h 25mnonstop
9:00 am - 9:39 pmLAX-PDX
12h 39m1 stop
$398Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 10
4:56 pm - 7:18 pmPDX-LAX
2h 22mnonstop
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2h 28mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Sat, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 24
4:44 pm - 7:09 pmPDX-LAX
2h 25mnonstop
9:25 am - 11:55 amLAX-PDX
2h 30mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Tue, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 25
9:35 pm - 11:59 pmPDX-LAX
2h 24mnonstop
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Fri, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 18
9:25 am - 11:50 amPDX-LAX
2h 25mnonstop
12:59 pm - 3:32 pmLAX-PDX
2h 33mnonstop
$131Alaska Airlines
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2h 26mnonstop
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Sun, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 19
5:21 pm - 7:50 pmPDX-LAX
2h 29mnonstop
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2h 34mnonstop
$137Delta
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 14
2:57 pm - 5:24 pmPDX-LAX
2h 27mnonstop
7:47 pm - 10:22 pmLAX-PDX
2h 35mnonstop
$141Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Dec 18
1:01 pm - 3:29 pmPDX-LAX
2h 28mnonstop
1:58 pm - 4:27 pmLAX-PDX
2h 29mnonstop
$157Delta
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Wed, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 5
6:00 am - 8:26 amPDX-LAX
2h 26mnonstop
7:46 pm - 10:19 pmLAX-PDX
2h 33mnonstop
$182American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 17
6:00 am - 8:26 amPDX-LAX
2h 26mnonstop
7:46 pm - 10:19 pmLAX-PDX
2h 33mnonstop
$202American Airlines
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Flights from Portland to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Portland to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Portland to Los Angeles, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to Los Angeles, 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 Portland to Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $176 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $287 and $257 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.
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How to save more on a Portland to Los Angeles flight

When planning a trip from Portland to Los Angeles, there are several ways to save money on your flight. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and September is the most affordable month.

Cheapest Route: Stick to the direct route from PDX to LAX for the best prices.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 28 days in advance to get the best deal.

Budget Airline: Consider flying with Spirit Airlines, which generally offers the cheapest fares.

Direct vs Layover: Direct flights are significantly cheaper than flights with a layover.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 


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January

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Los Angeles

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

  • Are there car rentals from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to downtown Los Angeles?

    Suppose you’ve just landed at LAX from PDX. In that case, you’ll be glad to note that numerous car rental agencies operate their counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), usually in parking lot C. You’ll get a free shuttle to ferry you from the terminal to the garage. Still, you can contact the car hire company via free telephone in the terminal.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the Los Angeles airports upon arrival?

    In collaboration with ground transportation agencies like Mobility Plus and RTD Access-a-Ride, LAX will pick up travelers from the curbside on Level 5 at the Jeppesen Terminal. Also, dedicated airline staff can assist disabled travelers at the security checkpoints and baggage claim areas. Consider contacting your carrier in dance to enjoy these services.

  • Are there ATMs at LAX?

    Passengers who’ve landed at LAX from PDX and want to recharge their wallets will have several options. Multiple banks and credit unions run their ATMs at this facility. An example is the Bank of America which has an ATM at the arrival level of Terminal 7.

  • Is there a spa at LAX?

    Travelers who are fatigued due to jetlag from PDX to LAX can seek therapy to relax and calm their nerves at LAX. Locate XpresSpa Terminal B near gate 10 and Terminal 5 near gate 56. Deep tissue massage and facials await.

  • What restaurant options are there at Portland International Airport?

    Need to grab a bite to eat before embarking on your flight to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport is a bit of a foodie paradise, as far as airports go, with dining options like Blue Star Donuts pre-security and Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen and Market post-security in the South Lobby. Other standout options include the Country Cat in the North Lobby and Deschutes Brewery for those who want to test out one of the local homebrews.

  • Can I fly from Portland to Los Angeles non-stop?

    Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines all offer direct nonstop flights from Portland to Los Angeles. In addition, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines offer one-stop flights to Los Angeles with layovers in cities such as San Francisco or Las Vegas.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown LA?

    FlyAway Shuttle service is the quickest way to get there - besides renting or driving a vehicle. FlyAway offers connections throughout Los Angeles from downtown to Hollywood and Long Beach.

  • What facilities are available for business travelers at Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport’s Conference Center is the go-to spot for business travelers. There, you can rent meeting spaces, private workspaces, and even certain equipment. You can also print, fax, or copy any materials you may need right in the center. The Conference Center is located above the Oregon Market on the mezzanine level of the main terminal.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Los Angeles was $50 for a one-way ticket and $78 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Portland to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Los Angeles?

    Portland and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Los Angeles, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Los Angeles are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $241 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $250 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Portland to Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and LAX 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 Portland to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $103 or less one-way and $227 or less round-trip.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) lies about 12.4 miles from downtown Portland, and several transportation options travel between the two destinations. However, the Central Oregon Breeze bus provides the most convenient means to get to PDX, with the journey lasting about 20min. The bus runs four times per week. For a quicker option, take a taxi and reach commute from the city center of Phoenix to PDX in under 17min.
  • For those with scheduled flights early in the morning, consider spending a night in one of the hotels close to the airport. Most of these facilities provide courtesy schedules to and from the airport, thus ensuring that you’re at the terminal in time for your flight. Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Portland Airport - Cascade Stn are two such establishments.
  • Suppose you want to drop off your car before your voyage from PDX to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); you’ll have several options at your disposal. This facility features three levels of parking. Those who want long-term and short-term parking options can locate them on-site close to the terminals. For the economy parking, head to I-205 off Airport Way.
  • If you arrived early for your flight, you could kill time by enjoying the airport’s art installations. Those flying Alaska Airlines and thus using Concourse B will relish a moment to marvel at the unique installation that celebrates the region’s people, history, and natural wonders.
  • There is one main terminal and five commercial airline passenger concourses at PDX. Movement between the terminal and the concourses is facilitated by a moving walkway (concourse connector) which links the Northern concourses D and E to the southern concourses A, B, C, and D.
  • Travelers with flights from Portland to Los Angeles looking to relax before their flight should consider paying a visit to Dragontree Spa at Portland International Airport. The Dragontree offers body massages, chair massages, and foot treatments. They also have locally made cosmetics, skin care products, and other gifts for sale.
  • The Hollywood Theater in Portland International Airport is a great way to spend some quality time before your flight. The Hollywood Theater is a complimentary microcinema in Concourse C featuring seventeen seats. Many of the theater’s films are by local filmmakers and the films usually run around 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Are you flying with children on your trip from Portland to Los Angeles? Portland International Airport has two children’s play areas, one post-security and one pre-security. While at Los Angeles International Airport, the “LAX Beach” play area in Tom Bradley International Terminal is the airport’s answer to children’s entertainment. There is also another play area in the Alaska Lounge in Terminal 6 at LAX.
  • Travelers with pets will be happy to hear that there are multiple pet relief areas at Los Angeles International Airport. There are two outdoor pet relief areas in the airport, with one between Terminals 1 and 2 and the other between Terminals 7 and 8. There is also an indoor relief area located in Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • Looking to freshen up after arriving in Los Angeles? The American Airlines Admirals Club lounges in Terminal 4 are one great option. With two locations in Terminal 4 - one by Gate 40 and the other by Gates 44C and 44D - the lounges offer a variety of amenities, including showers in the Gate 40 lounge.
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Flights from Portland to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Portland to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXOct 2024
LAX is a large airport with long walking distances to exit in terminal 6.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXJun 2024
Los Angeles airport has convenient entry & exit without long walks to & from the gates.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesPDX-LAXMay 2024
Very very pleasant. Very smooth. I was happy to get to my destination on time.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Portland to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Portland to Los Angeles

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +24 more

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Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +22 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +24 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +25 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +24 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +25 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Tahiti Nui, +24 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +25 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +23 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, +26 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +27 more

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Portland

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +21 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +22 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +21 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +21 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +22 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +23 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +22 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +23 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +20 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +21 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, +22 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Los Angeles

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9420 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
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Alaska is always a great airline, friendly, clean and usually on time.

8.0 ExcellentMelody, Oct 2024PDX - SFO
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Alaska is always a great airline, friendly, clean and usually on time.

My main complaint is specifically with having booked through kayak. Our flight was delayed and I was no longer able to access my boarding pass through the kayak app. Fortunately I had screen capped it. If I had not it would have been critical problem while boarding.

Smooth and quick, no wait and no hassle. Everything was on time and even the pretzels were good. Thank you!

Was the first time flying Alaska Airlines in several years. The airplane had very obviously diminished seat spacing and the flight was full. Crew was lovely, check in was easy.

The agent was able to get me to LA when i need it. However i need to ask why she charge me 25000 miles for one way to LA. I think she made a mistake. Spirit Airlines only you need 2500miles.

Wifi in particular was terrible. I paid to use and could never connect. Unacceptable and put a drain on my plans.

I purchased the insurance but wasn't able to use it. There was no issue taking my money for if. Absolutely unacceptable!!

Sent me a text that the gate changes to B 3 so I hiked out there - sat for a while - only to realize the flight was leaving from the original gate - C 12

Overall great experience. Only update, add complimentary screens to each seat for all to enjoy map of directions where we are in the air, play games and watch a show.

One flight attendant was way too casual in a Hawaiian shirt and messy hair

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

My seat had no padding, it was literally plywood with a plastic cover. I could not change seats on my 10 hour flight. My excitement for this trip helped me deal with the pain.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Since it wasn’t a Delta flight, I was not able to sit with my group and there was no entertainment.

Three adults, three children. They did not give us seats together. Two seats together, in row 23, one in 13, one in 14, one in 10, and one in 17. When we got on the plane, the crew tried to ask people to move but basically threw up their hands. One person moved so we had two pairs of seats together. The 1.5 year old sat on a parent's lap (despite having paid for his own seat).

the fight attendants were great and i appreciated that they had season 1 of The Wire from HBO as a viewing option

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

RE Food: Wish there was a choice for No Rating. Flew from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a Red-Eye flight (11:00 pm to 7:30 am). Other than a package of cookies with a beverage choice offered soon after take-off, and a beverage choice shortly before landing, no other food choices were offered. Everyone slept or rested for most of the trip. Nothing to rate. RE Entertainment: Everyone was sleeping most of the flight. Only saw one passenger watch about 30 minutes of entertainment on his iPad. I never attempted to access any entertainment options.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

The aircraft was on-time and plane and lavatory was clean.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Paid extra for a “comfy seat” which was anything but!

Everything that was available was excellent. Spacious and comfortable, with lovely and helpful crew (one was having a bit of a sour day, but that happens). We sat on the tarmac for one hour and seven minutes waiting for our gate to clear in SAN, but the pilot kept us informed and, amazingly, was very professional in not ragging on the airport (whose fault it was).

Well, the seats were SO tiny. I’m five-foot ten-inches talk as a woman and thank god I wasn’t more than 150 pounds as I would not have fit at all. I understand there are the “big seats”for an upgrade or a blocked middle seat but I was not prepared for the size. Also, there was an incident on the plane with a man who wound up being escorted off the plane at landing by TSA… I understand this was not in the control of the flight crew BUT the flight attendants were arguing amongst themselves at the front of the plane and we could hear them. There was a flight attendant in her 50s scolding a male flight attendant for “placating the guy” that was causing a ruckus and telling him “you should have been on our side not his.” Not only was this unprofessional to do in front of passengers, but it caused anxiety in nearby people including myself. We don’t want to feel like there is a potential danger on the flight - 9/11 flashbacks. The flight crew should remain calm and I believe the male flight attendant was in the right in trying to calm the man who was an issue.

Comfortable and plenty of. Having to buy water and coffee, though is ridiculous!

Let put it this way ,” I will do everything in my power NOT to flight with Spirit Airlines again!!!!!!! Thank You

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

Good experience between checking in all the way to baggage claim... waited 45 minutes for our bags in Portland. Waited for an hour when we landed in BWI... they brought half out-quickly. The others took the hour.

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

My flight was delayed then cancelled My elder parents were upstairs waiting for a spirit rep to bring them downstairs to where my sister waited for 2 hours. My elder parents are not able to walk . My dad was wet of urine from where he could not hold it .waiting for some spirit personnel to wheel chair them back down stairs to where my sister was waiting for them for two hours . That is not ok

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

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Canceled original flight and wasn't clear on rebooked flight. Had to pay for bags which was more than the flight itself. Normal help, drinks etc. you have to pay for. This is Not a low cost airline.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

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