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Cheap Flight Deals from Charlotte to San Francisco (CLT-SFO)

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to San Francisco.
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8:04 pm - 10:28 amCLT-SFO
17h 24m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 10:41 amSFO-CLT
10h 56m1 stop
$203Frontier
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Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
Frontier Logo
8:04 pm - 10:28 amCLT-SFO
17h 24m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 10:41 amSFO-CLT
10h 56m1 stop
$208Frontier
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Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
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8:04 pm - 10:28 amCLT-SFO
17h 24m1 stop
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8:45 pm - 10:32 amSFO-CLT
10h 47m1 stop
$218Frontier
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Sat, May 24 - Thu, May 29
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 3:55 pmCLT-SFO
12h 25m2 stops
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9:05 pm - 10:05 amSFO-CLT
10h 00m1 stop
$302Southwest
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
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6:30 am - 3:20 pmCLT-SFO
11h 50m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 10:05 amSFO-CLT
10h 00m1 stop
$320Southwest
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 12
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6:00 am - 10:20 amCLT-SFO
7h 20m1 stop
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12:49 am - 10:37 amSFO-CLT
6h 48m1 stop
$325Delta
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 3
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1:19 pm - 7:59 pmCLT-SFO
9h 40m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 12:34 pmSFO-CLT
9h 35m1 stop
$339Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 24
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:25 pmCLT-SFO
5h 25mnonstop
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1:14 pm - 9:23 pmSFO-CLT
5h 09mnonstop
$400American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
American Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 6:53 pmCLT-SFO
8h 48m1 stop
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7:25 am - 3:28 pmSFO-CLT
5h 03mnonstop
$407American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 5:47 pmCLT-SFO
10h 18m1 stop
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12:30 am - 11:00 amSFO-CLT
7h 30m1 stop
$476United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 8
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Expert advice for your flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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CLT

For shorter security lines at CLT, try terminals A and E instead of B and C, especially during peak hours.

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SFO

Use BART for easy access to downtown San Francisco from SFO. It's affordable and avoids rush hour traffic.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Blane Bachelor

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.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to San Francisco flights

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

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Planning a trip from Charlotte to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $409 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $497 and $488 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,156, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Charlotte to San Francisco

When to book flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to San Francisco

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from SFO airport?

    Your quickest choice is going to be to take a cab, Lyft, or Uber. Even when there is heavy traffic, they are quicker than the other choices since you can conduct a curbside pick-up (in a sense; read the section below about Uber for more information on this concept). It should take around 25min if there is low traffic, but it might take as long as 40min if there is heavy traffic.

  • Are there rental car companies at SFO airport?

    Yes. The rental desks for Alamo, Avis, and Budget may all be found on the ground level. Free shuttle service is provided by the San Francisco International Airport Rental Automobile Center to car rental firms located off-site at the airport.

  • How long does it take to get through security at Charlotte Douglas airport?

    At CLT, the average wait time for security screenings is 13.2 min. Between the hours of 5pm and 6pm in the evening, security lines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport may be as long as 29min. Generally, Wednesday mornings between 4am and 5am have the smallest lines, with an average wait time of only 2min.

  • Are there parking services at CLT airport?

    The CLT parking facilities are available around the clock, every single day of the year. The facilities have adequate lighting and are often checked by security personnel. In addition, each of the CLT parking facilities has designated places for those who use wheelchairs, and there is a shuttle service that operates around the clock.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to San Francisco was $105 for a one-way ticket and $203 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Charlotte to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Charlotte to San Francisco?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Charlotte and San Francisco.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to San Francisco are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $558 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and SFO 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 San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $247 or less one-way and $399 or less round-trip.
  • After you have checked in, if you feel the urge to unwind and rest, you may go to the Club CLT, which is a lounge that is situated in Concourse A. It opens at 5am and closes at 9:30pm, and there are seats for 105 people. Airport Dimensions, a multinational organization that operates lounges, is in charge of the Club CLT. Food and drink are provided free of charge in conjunction with entrance.
  • An accessible nursing mother's room is situated above the TSA checkpoint at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT). This space provides mothers with privacy, comfortable seats, and a sink so that they may breastfeed or breast pump for their children.
  • If you find yourself in need of a place to put your pet while you are at CLT, you may make use of the pet relief areas that are situated on the A/B Connector, which are located within the terminal (after security). However, there are several restrictions in place inside the premises governing the presence of animals. The only exception to this rule is when it comes to animals that are trained to assist people with disabilities.
  • CLT and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) both have assistance programs set up for travelers who, for whatever reason, may have trouble moving about the airport or using its facilities. We invite you to get in contact with us before you go on vacation to find out more about our assistance with wheelchair rentals and airport transportation. If you wish to make use of these services, you must give the airline a substantial amount of advanced notice.
  • There are four terminals at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Terminals 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are linked together on the ground level by means of walkways and an Air Train. There are local restaurants, free Wi-Fi, and even showers at the airport's International Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Charlotte Douglas Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to San Francisco

Monday

American Airlines, China Southern

American Airlines, China Southern

Tuesday

American Airlines, China Southern, Fiji Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, China Southern, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, China Southern, Fiji Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, China Southern, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, China Southern, Fiji Airways

American Airlines, China Southern, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines, Qantas Airways

American Airlines, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, China Southern, Fiji Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, China Southern, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, China Southern

American Airlines, China Southern

Thursday

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, China Southern

American Airlines, China Southern

Saturday

American Airlines, Fiji Airways

American Airlines, Fiji Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, China Southern, Fiji Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, China Southern, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to San Francisco. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.1Food
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

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

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

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

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The important things including boarding and the flight being on time and safe were excellent. The disappointment comes from the comfort and amenities. Was misled by the "availability" of inflight internet- there is an extra cost. The tray table was broken, the bathroom door stuck and flight attendants were competent but not very friendly.

Flight was delayed, missed connectingnflight to DC. Put me on flight to Baltimore, had to rent a car for $200. Plane was old, wall peeling around window. Flight was packed, every seat full on small plane. I spent 14 hrs on Friday in airports and missed my planned weekend event.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

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

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

Paid for a window and was assigned to a middle seat with 2 very large people on each side of me. Flight was sold out and I feel I need to be refunded foe paying for a window seat and being put in a middle one..

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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

I was surprised that all baggage, including carry on, were charged. Each additional bag went up in cost. Really disappointed in the additional costs.

Charges unexpected. For seat that didnt recline. Please reverse extra seat and carryon charge. Bad business that is a bait and switch.

I couldn’t check in because the app didn’t work. It took 3 Frontier employees at the counter to get me checked in. Flight left 3 hours after departure time

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