CVG - RDU

$59 Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cincinnati to Raleigh, 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 Cincinnati to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$128
Overall average: $339
Frontier
Tue 3/3Wed 3/4
CVG - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $399-$448
Delta
Thu 3/5Mon 3/9
CVG - RDU • Non-stop
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American's Basic Economy has low fares but no free bags.
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom in economy.
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh (CVG-RDU)

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

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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3:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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9:25 pm - 11:12 am
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13h 47m
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$128Frontier
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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1:22 pm - 12:11 am
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10h 49m
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6:05 am - 5:32 pm
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11h 27m
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$134Frontier
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
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3:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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5h 10m
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7:09 pm - 8:30 am
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13h 21m
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$138Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
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6:05 am - 11:59 am
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5h 54m
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10:36 pm - 2:10 pm
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CVG
15h 34m
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$148Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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1:07 pm - 5:55 pm
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4h 48m
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6:10 am - 5:32 pm
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11h 22m
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$152Frontier
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
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3:20 pm - 1:58 pm
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22h 38m
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4:04 pm - 12:59 am
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CVG
8h 55m
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$154Frontier
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
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10:10 am - 2:59 pm
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28h 49m
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6:05 am - 5:32 pm
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11h 27m
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$163Frontier
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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3:20 pm - 1:58 pm
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22h 38m
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9:25 pm - 9:25 pm
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24h 00m
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$165Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
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1:07 pm - 6:00 pm
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4h 53m
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9:25 pm - 9:25 pm
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24h 00m
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$169Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
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4:26 pm - 7:56 am
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15h 30m
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10:44 am - 11:20 pm
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12h 36m
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$171Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cincinnati to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh 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 Cincinnati to Raleigh?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cincinnati to Raleigh, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Raleigh, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is October, where tickets cost $241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $489 and $428 respectively.

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

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 35% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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

  • What airlines offer first-class upgrades from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and American Airlines allow passengers to upgrade from economy to first class based on availability via airline miles or covering the ticket variance. Southwest Airlines is renowned for its open seating policy, but they do offer a Business Select fare class, which comes with benefits such as priority boarding and an upgraded flight experience.

  • Which airlines offer convenient travel with pets from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    On domestic flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh, Delta, United, and American Airlines allow small dogs, cats, and household birds to travel in the cabin with their owners. Bookings are crucial for pet travel given that the number of pets permitted for each flight is constrained.

  • What airlines provide special food choices for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and United Airlines provide special food choices for those traveling with specific dietary requirements, including halal, vegan, kosher, vegetarian, and diabetic meals upon request. To guarantee that your desires are catered to as best as possible, you should make arrangements well in advance via the customer service department or during the booking procedure.

  • Which airline has the most favorable luggage regulations for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    Delta and American Airlines allow one baggage with dimensions not greater than 22.1 x 14.4 x 9 inches alongside a single personal bag that fits under the seat in front of you. Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier, so carry-on bags cost extra, and the dimensions and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage differ depending on the ticket type and reservation method.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh was $59 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Delta, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cincinnati to Raleigh flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh on on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $356 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 $399 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

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

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Cincinnati with another airline. Booking your flights between Cincinnati and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $364 or less round-trip.
  • Layovers on flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Raleigh (RDU) occur at different airports, and the layover duration varies based on the airline and flight schedule. American Airlines offers layover flights on this route and common layover hubs include Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Delta Air Lines operates layover flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh with common layover cities being Atlanta, Detroit, and Minneapolis.
  • Delta, Frontier and United Airlines follow the “lap child” policy that applies in domestic flights, where infants under the age of two years sit on an adult’s lap during flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh. It is advised to inform the airline at the time of booking that you will be traveling with a lap child. The airline will then add the child's information to the reservation and provide further instructions on boarding procedures and any necessary documentation for the infant.
  • Delta, Alaska, and United Airlines have pledged to reduce carbon emissions and invest in more fuel-efficient aircraft on flights between Cincinnati and Raleigh. They have set lofty sustainability objectives and have been recognized for their efforts to combat climate change.
  • Airlines such as United, Delta, and American Airlines have processes in place to help and guide travelers with disabilities during their flight from Cincinnati to Rayleigh, such as priority boarding, special seating with quick navigation to restrooms, and in-flight assistance such as maneuvering inside the plane, handling personal items, and meeting particular food preferences.
  • Delta, Frontier, United and American Airlines are the main airlines in the United States, with vast local route networks, making them major operators on flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh. As a result, passengers have the option of selecting airlines that fit their travel plans and budget.

Prefer to fly direct from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

 
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 Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cincinnati to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

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

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

Nothing to write home about, average flight experience. Seats were spacious enough, crew friendly enough. Loved the AA entertainment/wifi service.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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