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Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $349-$554
Frontier
Sat 9/19Wed 9/23
CVG - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $169-$459
Sun Country Air
Sun 11/22Sun 11/29
CVG - MSP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis (CVG-MSP)

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

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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12:43 pm - 7:48 am
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20h 05m
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12:45 pm - 11:38 am
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21h 53m
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$194Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4
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12:26 pm - 10:33 am
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MSP
23h 07m
1 stop
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5:09 pm - 11:21 am
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CVG
41h 12m
2 stops
$195Frontier
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
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6:29 pm - 7:26 pm
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MSP
1h 57mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 6:13 pm
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CVG
1h 48mnonstop
$197Sun Country Air
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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1:11 pm - 2:06 pm
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MSP
1h 55mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 5:38 pm
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CVG
1h 48mnonstop
$198Sun Country Air
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:16 pm - 1:13 pm
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1h 57mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 8:29 pm
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20h 59m
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$223Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:27 pm - 1:43 pm
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26h 16m
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11:28 am - 11:21 am
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22h 53m
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$247Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:05 am - 10:15 am
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4h 10m
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10:35 am - 8:50 pm
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9h 15m
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$326Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:30 pm - 8:20 pm
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6h 50m
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6:40 am - 3:25 pm
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7h 45m
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$326Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:00 am - 4:49 pm
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10h 49m
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7:36 am - 9:15 pm
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12h 39m
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$335Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:00 am - 4:49 pm
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10h 49m
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7:36 am - 9:15 pm
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$335Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to Minneapolis flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Minneapolis from Cincinnati usually cost between $228 and $469 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $195 on Frontier (Aug 29-Sep 4).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Minneapolis on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Cincinnati, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis is July, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $599 and $549 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

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 $449, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cincinnati to Minneapolis 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Minneapolis was $72 for a one-way ticket and $195 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cincinnati and Minneapolis?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Cincinnati airport is called Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky and the only airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $398 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 $508 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis.

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

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

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and MSP 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $229 or less one-way and $426 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati to Minneapolis. 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
CMH - DEN
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

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

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

It went well. We even got in 15 earlier than scheduled.

Weather delay and crew and gate staff kept everyone informed.

First flight was delayed which resulted in missing our connecting. As a result class was downgraded to economy on a later flight.

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Crew was wonderful, very professional and pleasant. On time performance. Excellent flights,smooth. Thank you!

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Late out of the gate, late to takeoff. No screens on plane. Uncomfortable window seat.

Crew did their best but the plane configuration is too tight if you're bigger than an average sardine. Controls for the entertainment system didn't all work. The aircraft hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Going through customs and having a connecting flight is impossible in Chicago.

The only problem I had with this being my first flight was primarily on me having a large luggage and with the flight delay, having our layover be cut short. I had to go straight to the gate and may have almost missed it. Thankfully the digital boarding pass was easily accessible to be able to board.

Boarding and crew were great, but seats are terribly uncomfortable. No food or entertainment options.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

When I got to the airport in Seattle, they told me the flight "did not exist". Kayak reserved me a seat on a flight that did not exist. This is inexcusable. I was able to change my reservation to a flight that actually did exist, but the flight was later and then I didn't make it in time for the next leg of my trip from Minneapolis to Duluth. Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth, and a big apology for messing up my reservation.

The plane was freezing cold. Asked for a blanket and there were none. Was told twice that the pilots would warm the plane and it never happened Worst experience flying ever

Multiple delays because they screwed up on the crew schedule and had to wait for over an hour for more people to come.

The assistance with the wheel chairs was fabulous. All the people were so very friendly and helpful. I want to thank them all.

A snack on the 5 hour flight would have been nice

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

Nothing about the flight was good. The crew was rude and unwilling to assist would never recommend this airline to anyone and for sure will not fly it again

I am HIGHLY unhappy with the amount of money I spent on the flight. Paid in advance only to find the flight at a discount price a week or so before the flight. I will not fly frontier again and have bad mouthed your business since to anyone I have spoken with about flying (which has been many a people). Crew was mediocre and instead of moving me to a spot where I could gain some leg room they sat their flight attendant there. Won’t be flying frontier in the future.

Poor communication. Plane was available, but crew to fly. It was not so flight was delayed. Our flight was overbooked, so carry-on. Baggage was denied without proper notification before hand. Cost of bags to be checked is outrageous.

Was delayed because of the crew. More efficient in time management.

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