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Cheapest round-trip
$191
Typical prices: $467-$255
Southwest
Wed 8/26Wed 9/9
AUS - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$440
Typical prices: $709-$387
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Sun 8/23Thu 8/27
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Cheapest • Avg $241 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Reno (AUS-RNO)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:45 pm - 6:10 pm
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6h 25m
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5:50 am - 4:25 pm
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8h 35m
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$191Southwest
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 5
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6:00 am - 9:45 am
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RNO
5h 45m
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11:00 am - 10:45 pm
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9h 45m
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$197Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:11 pm - 11:52 pm
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7h 41m
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3:04 pm - 11:32 pm
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6h 28m
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$217Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:45 pm - 9:30 pm
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RNO
6h 45m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 6:50 pm
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5h 20m
1 stop
$225Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11
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7:25 pm - 10:47 pm
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RNO
5h 22m
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Delta Logo
10:34 am - 6:22 pm
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AUS
5h 48m
1 stop
$239Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:05 am - 9:20 am
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RNO
5h 15m
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4:20 pm - 11:08 pm
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4h 48m
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$243American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:55 pm - 10:40 pm
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7h 45m
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3:15 pm - 10:30 pm
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5h 15m
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$244Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:00 am - 10:00 am
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RNO
6h 00m
1 stop
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5:54 am - 2:47 pm
RNO
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AUS
6h 53m
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$250American Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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6:16 am - 9:12 am
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RNO
4h 56m
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11:59 pm - 9:43 am
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7h 44m
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$251American Airlines
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
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12:47 pm - 12:40 pm
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RNO
25h 53m
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Frontier Logo
8:47 pm - 11:52 am
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AUS
13h 05m
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$258Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Reno 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 Reno?

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 Reno departing in August.

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

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

For Austin to Reno, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Reno back to Austin, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Reno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Reno, 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 Reno is October, where tickets cost $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $392 respectively.

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

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 Reno, 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 Reno, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Austin to Reno

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on RNO

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on 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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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Reno 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 Austin to Reno

  • What are the best transport options when moving out of RNO airport?

    Shuttles offer reliable and cost-effective transportation services to travelers arriving at RNO from Austin. Currently, Airport Mini Bus, North Lake Tahoe Express, and South Tahoe Airporter are the main shuttle services available at the airport. In light traffic, the shuttle takes about 35min to arrive in downtown Reno from RNO.

  • Do flights from Austin to Reno allow travelers to board with their pets?

    If you are planning to fly to Reno from Austin with your pet, consider using Alaska Airlines, which has one of the best pet policies. The airline allows travelers to fly with their pets both in cabins and on cargo. When you arrive at RNO, you can locate an indoor pet relief area post-security on the second floor of the terminal building.

  • Which airlines should you use when traveling with children from Austin to Reno?

    Consider using United Airlines when you are flying with your children from Austin to Reno. The airline has spacious seats in both first-class and business-class cabins. This allows travelers to sit comfortably with their kids throughout the entire journey. Additionally, the airline offers kid-friendly amenities and complimentary snacks.

  • Is it safe to arrive at Reno airport at night?

    Yes. The availability of several hotels with airport shuttles near RNO makes it safe for travelers arriving in Reno late at night. For instance, if you are using the latest departure from Austin, which arrives in Reno at about 9 pm, consider heading to Aloft Reno-Tahoe International Airport where you can spend the night. The hotel’s airport shuttle helps to move from the airport conveniently.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Reno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Reno was $109 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Austin to Reno.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Reno?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Reno?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Austin to Reno on on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Reno are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $400 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $284 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Reno.

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

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

    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 Reno with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and RNO 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 Reno?

    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 Reno 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 Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $531 or less one-way and $467 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are an opportunity for travelers to visit several other cities near Reno. Sparks and Sun Valley, both in Nevada, are some of the cities you can include on your list of areas to visit while on your trip to Reno from Austin. Sparks is about 4 miles from Reno, while Sun Valley is about 6 miles or an 11min drive from Reno.
  • Do you require a wheelchair at AUS and RNO, or are you traveling with someone who requires one ? You have nothing to worry about because both airports are friendly to people with disabilities . At AUS, curb-to-aircraft wheelchair services are available at all airlines. Travelers only need to communicate in advance with their airline
  • Being located at the center of Austin is one of the reasons why travelers prefer using AUS as a departure airport. It is easier to access the airport from various locations in the city using different means of transport. In addition to easy accessibility, the airport also serves the highest frequency of flights to Reno, which makes it a reliable departure station for travelers.
  • Buses offer one of the most reliable and cost-effective means of transport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from downtown Austin. The Austin South Terminal 10000 Logistics Ln, the main bus station for travelers heading to AUS, is a walkable distance from the airport.
  • After landing at RNO, it is a good idea to rent a car to make your movements within Reno more flexible. Avis Car Rental, one of the major companies providing rental car services in Reno, has its pick-up and return office right in the baggage claim area.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Reno

 
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
OKC - LAS
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

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

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

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

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

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

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

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.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

Flight was delayed 5 hours. Initial reason for delay was 'maintenance' - which makes sense. Then, the additional 2 hours continued to say it was maintenance - when I know EWR had a 2 hour delay. AA did not say that. Additionally, when boarding, there was only one agent at the counter for a long time - until another came to help. After boarding, we had to wait another 45 minutes due to 'no catering'. So while we waited for catering, AA continued to board additional passengers - which seemed odd - and raised questions about what really was going on. I sat in First Class. During the flight, the flight crew allowed a significant number of non-First Class passengers to use the front bathroom - which created a very crowded environment in First Class which was uncomfortable. This also delayed First Class passengers from using the bathroom. Overall, horrible experience.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The seats. The seat in front of me was awful and when the guy sat down, it flew back and hit my head when I was putting my backpack under the seat, It didn't make for a pleasant experience,

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

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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