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$82 Find Cheap Flights from Cleveland to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$218
Typical prices: $493-$289
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Tue 5/26Sat 5/30
CLE - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$82
Typical prices: $102-$284
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Wed 5/27
CLE - SAN • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Cleveland and San Diego. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $247 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 39m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Cleveland to San Diego (CLE-SAN)

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

Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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8:07 pm - 9:12 pm
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28h 05m
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6:25 am - 10:57 am
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25h 32m
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$218Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:08 pm - 8:42 am
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23h 34m
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7:36 pm - 7:02 pm
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20h 26m
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$220Frontier
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
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8:07 pm - 9:12 pm
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28h 05m
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6:25 am - 10:57 am
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CLE
25h 32m
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$221Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
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8:59 am - 6:39 pm
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12h 40m
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9:37 am - 11:50 am
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CLE
23h 13m
2 stops
$222Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:00 am - 6:30 pm
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14h 30m
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6:25 am - 10:57 am
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25h 32m
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$223Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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8:23 pm - 7:34 pm
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26h 11m
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6:25 am - 10:58 am
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25h 33m
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$224Frontier
Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17
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9:38 pm - 9:04 pm
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26h 26m
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9:59 pm - 7:32 am
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6h 33m
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$225Frontier
Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2
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9:28 pm - 9:12 pm
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26h 44m
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6:25 am - 10:57 am
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25h 32m
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$227Frontier
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
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7:00 am - 6:25 pm
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14h 25m
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9:53 pm - 7:31 am
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6h 38m
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$230Frontier
Sun, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 13
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9:28 pm - 9:12 pm
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26h 44m
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6:25 am - 11:03 am
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25h 38m
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$235Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cleveland to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Cleveland to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cleveland to San Diego departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Diego, 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 Cleveland to San Diego is October, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $440 and $410 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cleveland to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cleveland to San Diego, 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 Cleveland to San Diego, you should book around 2 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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cleveland to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cleveland to San Diego 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 Cleveland to San Diego

  • How do I get from the San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego?

    Accessible by both private and public transportation, San Diego International Airport is situated less than 2.5 miles northwest of the city of San Diego. Taking the bus line 992, which takes less than 20 minutes, is the cheapest method to get from the airport to downtown San Diego. The bus departs from Lindbergh Field and terminal 1 station and stops at Broadway and State Station.

  • What accessibility services does Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide?

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides passengers with limited mobility with taxicab services that are equipped with ADA lift mechanisms for easy curbside loading. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the terminals in the airport and passengers who require assistance can use family restrooms. In addition, the airport provides reserved parking spots for passengers with disabilities.

  • What parking options does Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide?

    Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provides multiple parking options including smart parking, short-term parking, long-term parking, and valet parking. The accepted mode of payment for parking at the airport is with credit card. The airport also provides Smarte Cartes on levels 1 and 3 lobbies and emergency vehicle assistance on request.

  • Can I use public transportation to get to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?

    The Cleveland Regional Transit Authority allows convenient access to the airport from downtown Cleveland. You can use the RTA’s Red Line train that serves the airport and leaves from the Tower City Station. The transit from the city to the airport takes approximately half an hour, with trains leaving the station to the airport every 15 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cleveland to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to San Diego was $82 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cleveland and San Diego?

    A passport is not required to fly from Cleveland to San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cleveland to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from Cleveland Hopkins Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cleveland to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cleveland to San Diego?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Diego from Cleveland?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Cleveland to San Diego.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $469 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 $429 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cleveland to San Diego?

    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 Cleveland to San Diego.

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

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

    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 Diego with an airline and back to Cleveland with another airline. Booking your flights between Cleveland and SAN 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 Cleveland to San Diego?

    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 Diego from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to San Diego

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) advises passengers to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their scheduled time of departure to allow for enough time for TSA screening and luggage to be transported to the flight. Make sure to reserve enough time to grab a coffee or snack before you fly!
  • Nursing parents departing from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are able to breastfeed or pump in a safe and private space in the parents’ room provided by the airport. Each of the separate rooms in the nursing station features electric outlets, a sink, changing table, and comfortable seating.
  • If you have an early flight from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, consider booking a stay at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel. This hotel is located on airport grounds and provides free airport shuttle services, which will ensure you get to your flight on time and without stress.
  • Whether you need to work or relax upon touching down at San Diego Airport (SAN), head to one of the lounges available on the airport premises for a great airport experience. All lounges at the airport are located in terminal 2, with 3 being located inside security, while a single lounge is located outside security.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has 2 pet relief stations, one of which is located on the main concourse, while the other is located outdoors between the entrance to the terminal and the parking garage. While in the terminal, all pets should be in approved carriers, but working and service animals are allowed to move freely in the terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cleveland to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cleveland to San Diego. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
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8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

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

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

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

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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