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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$175
Overall average: $479
Frontier
Wed 4/29Sun 5/3
ATL - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$519
Typical prices: $559-$818
Delta
Thu 3/19Sun 3/22
ATL - SMF • Non-stop
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2 weeks
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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

Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
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9:20 pm - 10:57 am
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16h 37m
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12:04 pm - 5:11 am
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ATL
14h 07m
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$175Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:50 pm - 11:47 am
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17h 57m
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8:53 am - 2:28 pm
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26h 35m
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$183Frontier
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
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10:30 am - 11:07 am
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27h 37m
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12:04 pm - 5:11 am
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14h 07m
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$186Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:20 pm - 10:57 am
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16h 37m
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12:04 pm - 5:11 am
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14h 07m
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$193Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:00 pm - 11:07 am
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20h 07m
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11:51 am - 5:45 am
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14h 54m
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$199Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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12:00 pm - 5:24 pm
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8h 24m
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6:18 pm - 7:07 am
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ATL
9h 49m
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$200Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 16
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3:17 pm - 7:29 am
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19h 12m
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12:04 pm - 5:11 am
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14h 07m
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$212Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:00 pm - 5:24 pm
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8h 24m
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12:04 pm - 6:22 pm
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27h 18m
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$220Frontier
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:55 pm - 11:13 am
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18h 18m
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12:08 pm - 9:10 pm
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30h 02m
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$222Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:55 pm - 11:13 am
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18h 18m
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10:53 am - 6:15 am
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16h 22m
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$229Frontier
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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.

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 Tuesday and avoid Mondays 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 Mondays.

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 July, where tickets cost $453 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $589 and $538 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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to Sacramento

 
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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.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$76
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Atlanta to Sacramento

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Sacramento was $76 for a one-way ticket and $175 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 $413 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 8.0.

  • 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 $408 or less one-way and $619 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

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Reviews of the top 5 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 4280 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

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

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

It was good because we traveled without luggage, carry on only.

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.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

My experience with spirit was horrible I had to spend a extra $100 to check in my bag when I already purchased my ticket even when I got to my gate to get my seat the attendant didnt say anything until I was boarding the plane..also to make matters worst I been flying from Florida to New york and Florida to Atlanta often this was my 4th trip to Atlanta with the same bag and never had this problem till yesterday so im extremely upset and I wasnt even giving a reason for the change the attendant just gave a attitude and wouldn't answer me at all

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

COMMUNICATION!!!! The issue was a crew shortage, which means you knew in advance the issue. Instead of notifying people in advance, we're finding out an hour before the flight it's canceled. You rebooked people to more flights you knew wouldn't get out. You ended by taking part of my party to a completely different state and leaving them there. The next morning, you still have no way to get them to the original destination and they ended up missing an important event. We came out of so much money to check bags multiple times. And on top of all that, the staff in the building seemed to not care and were fairly rude. Overall, just go on and fold and quit making promises to people to get them places when you know you can't. Shoutout to Delta for doing a great job at making it less painful (for those of us who made it).

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The flight was cancelled without prior notice. I was inform as I was checking in. No hotel accommodation nor any simple explanation as why it was cancelled.

The flight was on time, the crew is friendly, and the seat was nice and wide compared to some other airlines. (the KAYAK survey should allow for the response, not applicable, because I did not have any food or take advantage of the entertainment)

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

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.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

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.

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