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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $217-$157
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Wed 7/1Wed 7/8
AUS - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$184
Typical prices: $280-$136
Southwest
Tue 7/28Mon 8/17
AUS - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Austin to New Orleans (AUS-MSY)

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

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
United Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 11:26 pm
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MSY
3h 42m
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12:07 pm - 3:29 pm
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3h 22m
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$177United Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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7:54 pm - 11:58 pm
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MSY
4h 04m
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American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 3:00 pm
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3h 40m
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$178American Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 10:05 am
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MSY
1h 25mnonstop
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12:45 pm - 3:40 pm
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2h 55m
1 stop
$184Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
5:44 pm - 9:57 pm
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MSY
4h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 11:14 pm
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4h 39m
1 stop
$185United Airlines
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 27
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1:29 pm - 3:13 pm
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MSY
1h 44mnonstop
Delta Logo
3:54 pm - 5:39 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
$187Delta
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 7
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5:10 am - 6:35 am
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1h 25mnonstop
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5:20 am - 12:35 pm
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7h 15m
2 stops
$189Southwest
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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8:40 am - 10:05 am
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1h 25mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 4:20 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$191Southwest
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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7:05 pm - 10:20 pm
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MSY
3h 15m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:30 am
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1h 30mnonstop
$193Southwest
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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2:40 pm - 8:00 pm
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MSY
5h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:00 am
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3h 00m
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$194Southwest
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jun 27
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5:25 am - 6:50 am
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1h 25mnonstop
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6:05 am - 9:10 am
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3h 05m
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$197Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to New Orleans flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to New Orleans?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Austin, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans, 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 Austin to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $157 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $287 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to New Orleans, 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 Austin to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 59% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and AUS

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

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Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Austin to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking flights from Austin to New Orleans

  • Where are the ATMs located at MSY Airport?

    ATM machines are located throughout the terminal, both pre and post-security. Additionally, you can utilize the services of the Whitney Bank in Concourse C.

  • Can you rent a car at MSY Airport?

    There's a Consolidated Car Rental Facility at MSY. Take a shuttle to the facility at the Long Term Parking Garage. Just exit the terminal on Level 1 to get there. Some of the car rental agencies available include National, Hertz, Thrifty, Payless, Alamo, Budget, and Avis, all of which you can book through KAYAK.

  • Which airline should you fly with from AUS to MSY?

    If you want to save time, book your nonstop flight early with American Airlines or Southwest Airlines. American Airlines and United Airlines both have lounges you can access with your airline ticket at AUS. There's also a United Lounge at MSY.

  • What services are available at New Orleans Airport?

    There's a Mother's Room to care for babies, luggage storage in Level 1, live music, a meditation room on Level 2, and pet relief areas located both airside and landside. Smoking areas are available at the upper and lower ramps outside the terminal.

  • Which terminal will I use at AUS for this route?

    Austin Airport has two terminals. You will use the Barbara Jordan terminal, where you'll find all the airlines flying this route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to New Orleans was $79 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Austin Bergstrom. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to New Orleans?

    JetBlue, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $259 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $200 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to New Orleans?

    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 Austin to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Austin 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 Austin to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and MSY 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 Austin to New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans from Austin 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 Austin to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $108 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is about 14 miles from downtown Austin. One of the most convenient ways to get there is via the Capital Metro Airport Bus that runs to and from the airport every 15min or so along Route 20.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is also approximately 14 miles from downtown New Orleans. To get to New Orleans City Center, take the RTA's Airport Express bus number 202 from the airport terminals. The JET E1 Veterans bus can also get you there.
  • There are three parking options at Austin Airport if you'd rather drive yourself there. The Red Garage charges approximately $20 per day, the Blue Garage around $10 per day, and the Economy Parking Lot about $8 per day.
  • You'll find several non-stop flights with American Airlines and Southwest. Most of their frequent flights, though, make one stop before landing in New Orleans. For this route, you can also book one-stop flights with Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
  • If your flight is delayed at Austin Airport, there are several on-site hotels. The Hyatt Place Austin Airport is located on the airport grounds and provides free shuttles. Alternatively, opt for the Hilton Austin Airport, which is also on the airport grounds and offers free shuttles to the hotel.
  • If you only have a few hours to your flight at AUS, you can go in search of the arts by local artists displayed throughout the airport or attend the live music performances on stage that usually take place at several venues in the airport between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Get a foot or chair massage at Knot Anymore at gates 7 and 13 of the Barbara Jordan Terminal, or go to the observation deck adjacent to the runway.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4255 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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