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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Charlotte to Sacramento, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Overall average: $398
Delta
Fri 1/30Sun 2/8
CLT - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$353
Typical prices: $388-$497
American Airlines
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
CLT - SMF • Non-stop
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Expect long security lines at Charlotte Douglas.
SMF offers easy highway access and smooth traffic.
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Cheapest • from $227 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Sacramento (CLT-SMF)

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

Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
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5:10 pm - 11:45 pm
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SMF
9h 35m1 stop
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5:59 pm - 9:07 am
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12h 08m2 stops
$222Delta
Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 8
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9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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SMF
11h 00m2 stops
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5:59 pm - 9:07 am
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CLT
12h 08m2 stops
$227Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 1
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10:55 am - 11:18 am
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SMF
27h 23m2 stops
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12:03 pm - 4:18 pm
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CLT
25h 15m1 stop
$231Frontier
Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 1
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10:55 am - 11:18 am
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SMF
27h 23m2 stops
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12:03 pm - 4:18 pm
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25h 15m1 stop
$236Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:43 pm - 10:50 am
CLT
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SMF
19h 07m1 stop
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1:23 pm - 7:24 pm
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CLT
27h 01m2 stops
$288Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:25 am - 11:20 am
CLT
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SMF
8h 55m1 stop
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10:40 pm - 10:50 am
SMF
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CLT
9h 10m1 stop
$304Delta
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:43 pm - 10:50 am
CLT
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SMF
19h 07m1 stop
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2:27 pm - 8:11 am
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CLT
14h 44m2 stops
$306Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
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5:25 am - 5:15 pm
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SMF
14h 50m2 stops
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6:00 am - 4:28 pm
SMF
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CLT
7h 28m1 stop
$309Delta
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 27
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6:00 am - 2:22 pm
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SMF
11h 22m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:43 pm
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CLT
12h 43m2 stops
$314Delta
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:43 pm - 10:50 am
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SMF
19h 07m1 stop
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1:23 pm - 6:42 pm
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26h 19m1 stop
$323Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Sacramento flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $579 and $477 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Charlotte to Sacramento?

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

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $396 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

 
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Airports
CLT

Expect long security lines at CLT. Lines at A and E terminals are often shorter than those at B and C.

SMF

SMF offers easy highway access and smooth traffic flows, saving time compared to larger airports.

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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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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Charlotte to Sacramento

When to book flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to Sacramento based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to Sacramento

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Sacramento was $84 for a one-way ticket and $222 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Charlotte you will be using Charlotte Douglas. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Sacramento?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Sacramento are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $376 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $407 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sacramento from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $287 or less one-way and $401 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Sacramento?

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

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Sacramento Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Sacramento Intl to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to Sacramento

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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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.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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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.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

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

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

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.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

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.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Flight is clean and ontime. Crew is friendly. Snack can be better and the internet connection is poor

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

My experience with spirit was not good at all! This was actually my first time flying with Spirit and it’s definitely my last, first of all that flight was delayed, plus I had to pay $99 dollars for my carry on, that’s insane I have never pay for my carry on, I’m definitely going keep traveling with JetBlue or American Airlines, you guys have horrible service.

My baggage broke and they did not offer me anything. No conversation

Don't board the plane and have us sit for 2 hours and go nowhere!

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

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