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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José1 stop$275
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$326
San José
San José1 stop$275
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$326

Book Cheap Atlanta to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica

Mon, Mar 30 - Sat, Apr 4
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6:00 am - 3:06 pm
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SJO
11h 06m
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8:19 am - 8:10 am
SJO
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ATL
21h 51m
2 stops
$275Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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7:00 am - 11:56 am
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SJO
6h 56m
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1:00 pm - 10:20 pm
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ATL
7h 20m
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$292JetBlue
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7
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7:00 am - 11:56 am
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SJO
6h 56m
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12:55 pm - 10:00 pm
SJO
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ATL
7h 05m
1 stop
$300JetBlue
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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10:45 pm - 8:45 am
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SJO
12h 00m
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10:00 am - 12:25 am
SJO
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ATL
12h 25m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 16
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9:21 pm - 11:14 am
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SJO
15h 53m
2 stops
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12:38 pm - 7:40 am
SJO
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ATL
17h 02m
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$302Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 23
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9:17 am - 11:14 am
ATL
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SJO
27h 57m
2 stops
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12:38 pm - 9:40 pm
SJO
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ATL
7h 02m
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$303Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:00 am - 10:42 am
ATL
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SJO
6h 42m
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7:00 am - 12:39 am
SJO
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ATL
15h 39m
1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
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5:25 am - 11:14 am
ATL
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SJO
7h 49m
1 stop
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11:38 am - 12:39 am
SJO
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ATL
11h 01m
1 stop
$305Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:00 am - 10:42 am
ATL
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SJO
6h 42m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:39 am
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ATL
15h 39m
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$306Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 8
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6:00 am - 10:42 am
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SJO
6h 42m
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7:00 am - 12:39 am
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ATL
15h 39m
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$307Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Atlanta to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Atlanta found in the last 72 hours was to Liberia, at $255 round-trip. The most popular route is from Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $289.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $556 on average. Morning departures are around 49% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,087.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

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

No, with an average price for the route of $452, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica, 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica is January, when tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $553 and $546 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Costa Rica on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica, 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Atlanta to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines operate from Atlanta to Costa Rica and are the leading flight providers. They offer different onboard services depending on the flight and the flight ticket you book.

  • Which is the cheapest route from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    Atlanta to Costa Rica via San Jose is the cheapest route when traveling from Atlanta to Costa Rica. However, you should check the days when the flight follows this route before booking. Again, the flight ticket price varies depending on the time of booking.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    Delta is the only airline that offers direct flights to Costa Rica. Thus, it takes a shorter time to reach Juan Santamaria International Airport. This is your best choice if you need to get to your destination faster. The other airlines make one or two stops along the way and take longer to reach the final destination. These are the best choices if you want to have fun and adventure along your journey.

  • Which is the leading airline from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    JetBlue is the highest-rated airline offering services between this route. It’s comfortable, has a friendly crew, and offers onboard entertainment.

  • What are the legal requirements for car seats in Costa Rica?

    Car seats for children are mandatory in Costa Rica. The law requires toddlers to children aged 12 years to sit in car seats or booster seats for safety. Therefore, you should be careful when choosing a rental car from the airport to avoid violating the law. If found sandwiching your kids in a car or carrying your baby on your lap, you can get fined.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    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 Atlanta to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica 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 Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    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 from Atlanta to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica?

    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 from Atlanta to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This airport has showers where travelers can freshen up before departure. It also provides wheelchair services. All you need to do is submit a special request to receive unique services to get in and off the plane.
  • Flights from Atlanta to Costa Rica also serve airports in Liberia and San Jose cities. However, flight ticket prices vary among flights arriving in these cities.
  • After arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport, you can use elevators after a long flight. There are luggage carriers, especially if you have a piece of heavy luggage.
  • You can book a direct flight from Atlanta to Costa Rica. However, some airlines offer indirect flight services. Direct flights fly nonstop, while indirect flights make one or two stops in major cities during the journey.
  • Many airlines fly via Liberia or San Jose to the Costa Rica route. They arrive in various terminals of different arrival airports. Most of these airports have storage lockers where passengers can store luggage for a certain period of time.
  • Citizens of the United States of America don’t require a visa to enter Costa Rica. You only need a valid passport during entry and a return ticket when exiting Costa Rica. However, these documents are only valid for 90 days.
  • You can book the cheapest route by booking a flight offering indirect services. Not only is an indirect route cheaper, but you can also enjoy historical attractions. If you book a flight making a changeover, you’ll enjoy some adventure along your trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8271 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

6.0 GoodHolly, Mar 2026
ATL - BNA
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Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

They made me check my bag and I didn't need to as there was overhead space available. I paid for a seat towards the front of the plane and it didn't recline. I requested a refund and they declined to give me one.

I have to congratulate Kayak (and Dylan the Chatdeal agent) because because when we decided extended our trip in Florida by two days, there were many direct flights oprions back to Boston available on the Friday we wanted to fly on the JetBlue website, but once I canceled the original JetBlue flight on their website, those direct return options disappeared immediatley! I think it's a game JetBlue plays. . Luckily, I checked Kayak and they had a direct flight that wasn't appearing on JetBlue's website and so I booked it, and we were able to fly home direct through the Kayak booking when JetBlue was offering nothing (even though I have been a True Blue member for 20 years, and also am a Mosaic member). So much for loyalty- their algorithm for booking is like a shell game. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're worse than anyone. Also I was originally booked this trip to Florida, two months before the departure date, I booked the trip on JetBlue's website and then after the payment part, they said there was a problem and that I needed to do the booking again, so when I immediately went to rebook , the price had gone up 30%! I called them and it sounded like they had heard this so many times before and the guy told me to check back in 10 minutes and the price would be back to where it was when I was booking- it but it never was. How could the price go up 30% in one minute two months before the flight???? They're playing a game with their customers. Anyways, I booked a cheaper flight then at a less convenient time. So fast forward two months the night before the 7 AM flight, they sent me an email at midnight when I was sleeping to let me know that my flight at 7 AM had been canceled. The only thing they offered was a flight that night from from a different airport (Providence) to a different airport in Florida (West Palm Beach) or a flight two days later. No compensation, nothing. They couldn't of tried to get another plane to the Boston airport? They had all night to do it. I passed on their ridiculous options and flew with Delta and it was a great experience. Of course, I had to pay a lot more booking on the same day, but JetBlue doesn't care. I put in a lengthy complaint with the agent who assured me someone would get back to me by email within three days and I haven't heard a thing. JetBlue used to be a good company but now they're among the worst. The only thing they still have is decent legroom, but the corporate bean counters will probably start taking that away too.

We were made to wait in the airport for six hours for a flight that was ultimately canceled.

Both flights were significantly delayed. The flight experience itself was great.

My flight got delayed and eventually canceled, then rescheduled. I and several others had a connection from Boston to Paris and asked several times if we would make it. They assured us we would and then rebooked us mid flight without our consent and closed doors early even though they said they communicated we were a bit delayed. We got stranded in Boston and I opted with being rebooked for a different connection to France since they refused to pay for a Hotel. I've now been in Europe for 5 days and still haven't recieved my bags. There was absolutely no urgency for the fact that I'm in a foreign country with absolutely no change of clothes or any of my medication. Such an overwhelming and frustrating experience.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

The crew for the flight was A+ top notch. They were friendly and professional and made the flight a very relaxing and enjoable.

Rude crew member. She seemed annoyed at me without me saying a single word. Also loudly admonished me for having my bag next to my seat instead of tucked away before landing. Just telling me to put it away and guiding me without giving me a lecture would have been enough.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

The crew was excellent and overall the flight was good. No complaints.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

Everything is an additional fee. No one said anything when I checking in and got my boarding pass about my small carry on suitcase. Charged me $100 at the gate for that little bag that I still had to take with me. Delays for both flights for no reason and then when I asked everyone said something different. Never flying spirit again. If it was just one thing maybe. This was a show from the minute I got to the airport.

I had a great experience from booking to boarding to landing. This was the best experience from all the flights I’ve had with Spirit so far! The price and times were affordable and perfect. I will fly with them again soon!

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

I have to wait for the flight for 3 hours. The gate was switching for 5 times. Made feel frustrated. Delays took all my sleep. I went to work without any sleep.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

Checking in at desk in Chicago was horrible. Person was not friendly never smiled and said my flight was not paid for so I had to give another credit card. Then it ended up that I was charged twice. Then after arriving at my destination had to wait on the phone a long time to speak to a person to fix the double charge! Thank goodness the flight was perfect.

It’s was a cheap flight and they got us there safely. It’s just their whole business model that make the experience “meh.” They make you paranoid about whether your personal item is too big. They make you paranoid about being crammed into a middle seat at the back of the plane. They purposely cram people together leaving multiple rows completely empty and even after the door closes the FA’s announce that everyone has to sit in their assigned seat. We knew what we were buying and in that regard we got a cheap and safe flight but it felt like they do their best to take any enjoyment out of the experience. That’s all on management, not the crew.

They changed our boarding gates at the last minute! No one at gate told us! It was finally announced over loud speaker but the person spoke very broken English and couldn’t understand!! Just went to information board to confirm. Had a “ medical emergency “ they called it and we couldn’t use bathrooms ( I understand) The flight attendant allowed the teenager sitting in my row to move to be with friend? Would have loved the same from my husband at back of plane! Why did attendant ask me twice to push my bag under the seat and NEVER once said anything to man in aisle across from me?? His was laying in floor!! Rate food? What food? Just drinks were offered for a price. Should be against the law to charge $5 for water. No… not the best flight.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

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

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

First of all we hade waited 3 hours in the airplane waiting to leave. Second the return schedule was changed and it messed up my entire vaction. I won't buy never again another flight and recommend to nobody traveling with them.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

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