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Cheapest round-trip
$238
Typical prices: $318-$549
Frontier
Thu 8/20Mon 8/31
ATL - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$499
Typical prices: $499-$749
Delta
Thu 8/20Sun 8/23
ATL - SMF • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $303 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Sacramento (ATL-SMF)

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

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 31
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3:15 pm - 5:38 pm
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29h 23m
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11:42 am - 5:21 am
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ATL
14h 39m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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11:07 am - 6:49 pm
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SMF
10h 42m
1 stop
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6:28 pm - 6:59 am
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ATL
9h 31m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:07 am - 6:49 pm
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10h 42m
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11:42 am - 11:39 am
SMF
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ATL
20h 57m
1 stop
$241Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 22
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11:07 am - 4:11 pm
ATL
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SMF
8h 04m
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11:42 am - 3:49 pm
SMF
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ATL
25h 07m
1 stop
$247Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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11:07 am - 4:11 pm
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SMF
8h 04m
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11:42 am - 11:39 am
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ATL
20h 57m
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$248Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Sep 5
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11:07 am - 4:11 pm
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SMF
8h 04m
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11:42 am - 11:39 am
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ATL
20h 57m
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$249Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:40 am - 10:35 am
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SMF
29h 55m
1 stop
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6:28 pm - 1:50 pm
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ATL
16h 22m
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$250Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Sep 10
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8:30 pm - 3:32 pm
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SMF
22h 02m
2 stops
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7:58 pm - 7:20 am
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ATL
8h 22m
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$251Frontier
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Sep 3
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8:30 pm - 3:32 pm
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SMF
22h 02m
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6:29 pm - 6:50 am
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ATL
9h 21m
1 stop
$253Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Sep 5
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5:01 am - 3:32 pm
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SMF
13h 31m
2 stops
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11:42 am - 11:39 am
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ATL
20h 57m
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$255Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Sacramento flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Sacramento departing in August.

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

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

When flying from Atlanta to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Atlanta, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $629 and $579 respectively.

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

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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Sacramento

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$118
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Atlanta to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Sacramento 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 Atlanta to Sacramento

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at ATL?

    If you’re traveling with an infant through ATL, you can breastfeed privately in one of the airport's numerous nursing rooms. These nursing rooms are found near gates T7, B5, D34, E center point, F5, and in the west crossover of the domestic terminal.

  • Are there any spa services available at ATL?

    While waiting for your flight to Sacramento, you can enjoy special spa services at one of XpresSpa’s locations. Situated near the center point of concourse A near gates C34 and D26, these spas feature experienced officials and exceptional spa equipment. You’ll definitely be relaxed afterward!

  • Does SMF have an on-site hotel?

    SMF has no on-site hotel. However, it is close to Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport, Homewood Suites by Hilton Sacramento Airport Natomas, and Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Airport-Natomas. All these hotels offer free shuttle services to and from the airport.

  • Where can I eat at SMF?

    There are several food options at SMF. In terminal A, you can eat at Iron Horse Tavern, Squeeze Burger, and Freshii’s. In terminal B, you can eat at Burgers and Brew, Esquire Grill, Farm to Fork to Sky Kiosk, and Cafeteria 15L. You're sure to find something tasty at one of these restaurants.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Sacramento?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Sacramento was $118 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Atlanta and Sacramento?

    A passport is not required to fly from Atlanta to Sacramento.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Atlanta to Sacramento?

    When flying out of Atlanta you will be using Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Sacramento?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Sacramento?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Sacramento?

    There are nonstop flights from Atlanta to Sacramento on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Sacramento, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Sacramento are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $475 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and SMF 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 Atlanta to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $378 or less one-way and $559 or less round-trip.
  • You have several options to travel to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) from Atlanta including bus, train, or taxi. If you decide to travel by train, you can take a red or gold line train. The train will take you to the airport’s MARTA station, inside the domestic terminal. If you choose to travel aboard a bus or a taxi, you’ll arrive at the ground transportation area, located between the domestic north and domestic south terminals. To travel inexpensively, you should consider a bus while to travel quickly, you should consider a taxi. If you want to balance cost and speed, you should consider a train.
  • On the day you’re set to board your flight to Sacramento from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport, you should reach the airport at least 2 hours before of your flight time. This will give you enough time to go through the airport’s tedious security checkpoints and check your bags. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the airport and grab a snack before the flight.
  • ATL is home to several on-site garages and is surrounded by several off-site parking garages. The off-site garages charge lower rates than the on-site garages, which makes them perfect for long-term parking.
  • If you want to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you’ll have to head to the airport’s car rental facility. Here you'll find several car rental agencies like Alamo, Hertz, National, SIXT, Budget, and Dollar. You can reach the rental facility via the shuttle provided.
  • Before leaving SMF, you can shake off the jet lag by resting a bit at the airport’s Escape Lounge. Located next to gate 10 in terminal A, this air-conditioned lounge features comfortable seats, a variety of entertainment sources, snacks, drinks, and clean bathrooms.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Sacramento?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Sacramento Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Atlanta to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Sacramento. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to Sacramento? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - SMF
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Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

The crew was nice. Boarding sucked. Instead of loading from the back to the front people just sat wherever and you had to wait for them to move to get to a seat. And the flight was 25 minutes delayed.

I boarded last because of my boarding assignment and was given a middle seat at the back of the plane. I’m 6”1” so it was really tight. I wish I just had a seat assignment instead of a general boarding group. My bag was way at the front and my seat at the back. Was never offered a beverage and had no room to move.

The cabin was very cold with the air conditioning on at a very high level. I used my phone app that displays room temperature and it registered 67 degrees.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

It was great! The new boeing has much more space and charging ports!

Delayed a hour and a bit because of some tape on the tail. They were good about letting us know but should have been done before we were scheduled to depart.

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Fine for a short flight. All went well. Snacks are lacking and I couldn’t hook up to wifi through the app, but it was fine.

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

One of the flight attendants treated my grandma who is 77 years old badly and would respond sarcastically. Example my grandma "do you have and honey by any chance" the flight attendant "does this look like a restaurant to you. She was also very rude to myself and my children giving us attitude and being sarcastic when answering.

Very pleasant , a flight attendant Jo did a great job mixing me up a beverage and just brightened the trip .

The flight was amazingly smooth from take off to landing. The flight attendants at boarding were amazing. The flight attendants on the flight were amazing. This was my first time flying on Alaska Airlines and I am impressed!

Flights cancelled in both directions caused major delay and huge expense to me. Overnight stay, plus an additional purchase of a $800 one way flight on Delta to make my international connection, plus loss of one night hotel stay in Germany that was prepaid, but I was not there to use the room. German hotels do not give any refunds for cancelled or unused rooms. About $1000 total loss for a $400 flight. Major disappointment.

The crew was the best I’ve had the experience of flying with. A misbehaving child was making things difficult for me with bopping my tray table, taking my snack, and continually tapping or bumping me. The crew quietly and respectfully moved me to another seat, and thanked me for my patience. They couldn’t have been more kind. Their professionalism really stood out to me and I am more than happy to leave a great review for them!

Thank you for delaying departure of my flight for 11 hours. I booked the red eye because I needed to be there the next morning. If I wanted to leave at 8 am, I would have booked that flight. Didn’t find out until I arrived at the airport evacuee I didn’t get any communication from the airline or kayak. Had to rebook last minute and it cost me double the original ticket.

Flight was delayed and then "they did not have time to load food". No snack or drink at all for 1.5 how flight. Somebody wasn't prepared.

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

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

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

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Very crowded, unorganized, people pile up to the gate before their seat is called. Becomes a cluster. Why not board first and premium then start main cabin from the back?

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

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