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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$118
Overall average: $240
Frontier
Sun 4/26Thu 4/30
CMH - MCO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$65
Typical prices: $59-$204
Frontier
Fri 5/1
CMH - MCO • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Orlando (CMH-MCO)

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

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, Apr 30
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11:03 am - 1:19 pm
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7:15 am - 9:43 am
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2h 28mnonstop
$118Frontier
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
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8:30 pm - 10:45 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
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7:15 am - 9:43 am
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2h 28mnonstop
$123Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
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6:05 am - 8:14 am
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2h 09mnonstop
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5:15 am - 11:42 am
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6h 27m
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$124Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 6
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6:05 am - 8:14 am
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9:40 pm - 7:18 pm
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21h 38m
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$125Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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7:00 pm - 11:29 pm
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4h 29m
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6:22 am - 11:15 am
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4h 53m
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$127Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:00 pm - 11:29 pm
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4h 29m
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6:22 am - 2:52 pm
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8h 30m
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$128Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Mar 26
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2:51 pm - 7:40 am
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16h 49m
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6:00 am - 8:30 am
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$129Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
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6:28 pm - 10:09 pm
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3h 41m
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9:00 am - 2:41 pm
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$130Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 16
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11h 29m
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$131Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Orlando flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Orlando 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

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

For Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Orlando Airport back to Columbus Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport, 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport is September, where tickets cost $160 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $306 and $294 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport, 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 35% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Orlando

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Orlando 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport flights

  • Which airlines should I use for non-stop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Orlando International Airport (MCO)?

    There are four airlines that provide non-stop flights from Columbus to Orlando. They include Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. You may choose any of them to make your flight easy and quick.

  • What airport facilities should I expect at Columbus Airport?

    Columbus International Airport offers conference and business facilities that include bureau de change, photocopier, fax, and overnight delivery services. Communication facilities comprise free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the airport, phone charging stations, internet kiosks at various locations, and postal drop boxes located in three concourses around the airport.

  • How far should I walk through Orlando International Airport after arrival?

    At the Main Terminal, you may choose to use the escalators, elevators or take moving walkways to cut down the walking distances. The minimum and maximum distance from each gate vary depending on your location at the airport.

  • Can someone meet me at the gate on arrival at the airport in Orlando?

    Even though only passengers with tickets may go through the security checkpoints and out of the gates, it’s possible for the other person waiting for you to have gate passes. The non-traveler gate passes are available under certain circumstances at the airline’s discretion. The other person can present their valid photo ID for the airline to issue the pass.

  • What hotel is near the Orlando International Airport?

    The closest hotel is the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. You can find the hotel inside the Main Terminal, just above the passenger security checkpoint for gates 70 to 129.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus Airport and Orlando Airport?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Orlando, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Orlando are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $192 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Orlando Airport from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    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 Orlando Airport with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus Airport and MCO 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

    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 Orlando Airport from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $95 or less one-way and $176 or less round-trip.
  • Do you have plans to travel to Orlando for pleasure or business? Columbus to Orlando is a flexible route that serves both business and pleasure-seeking travelers. Flights such as Frontier and Spirit Airlines from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) are reliable for this route.
  • Located approximately 6 miles to the east of Columbus, Ohio, CMH is a passenger airport connecting to most domestic major airport hubs in the United States. You can access the airport from downtown Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati by public transport road.
  • Ground transportation services to Columbus International Airport include buses, shuttles, and taxis. There are also long-term and short-term car parking facilities, so you may drive yourself to the airport and park your car before you depart to your destination.
  • Disabled passengers can access different parts of Columbus International Airport using ramps and elevators. Also, there are disabled toilets designed specifically for disabled travelers. Not to mention TDD telephones and braille signages throughout the airport for these special passengers. Most importantly, the airport provides wheelchair services at the passenger’s request.
  • Once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, you may leave your luggage at the Hold My Luggage area on Level 1 at the B side of the airport’s Main Terminal. The services offered include luggage pickup or return, luggage storage, and luggage transportation to your final destination. You will have to sign a waiver of liability and the airport staff will give you the claim ticket.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Orlando.
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Direct departures

Columbus to Orlando

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Orlando to Columbus

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Frontier

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Delta,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Orlando

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

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

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

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

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

It was a train wreck but on an airplane. First off, flight was delayed then we board only to hear two announcements, First weather delays in Orlando and second backup battery warning on emergency lights. After sitting on the plane for almost 2 hours they have us deplane due to the maintenance issue. We were told they were getting another plane. In the mean time, I notice another American- Orlando flight and ask the gate agent if I can switch. He says he cant help me and I'd have to walk to A13 from A37. Really!? I get down there and get a seat only to get an announcement my original flight was RE-boarding. The Then inflight there's no communication and I notice on flightaware were circling over the Gulf of America. I call the flight attendant and of course she has no clue and apparently 5m later the pilot finally tells us about another delay. Why does American always have these service and delay issues? They are my LAST choice in flights now!

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

Terrible. The flight was randomly delayed in Chicago causing us to miss our connection and they offered us a flight the next day at 6 am and it would have taken till 345 to get to Pensacola. They didn’t cover any fees. Our bags also supposedly were on the flight to Pensacola and we tried to get them yesterday after driving 6 hours and nobody was available. Worst company ever and will never use them again. Had to pay for a rental. Spirit is claiming in climate weather for the delay but there wasn’t any weather issuesz it’s a bunch of bullshit and I am not happy

bought basic spirit fares, add checked bags - like the up front info on website about this. bring your own snacks, buy a soda after TSA security to bring with you, or buy on the plane (limited selection) all in all, a good experience

4 hour delay, 2 hours in the airport and then 2 hours on the tarmac. With a flight full of kids it would have been better to leave us in the airport for the delay, it was crying kids chaos on the flight. Miserable. And no apology or airline credit for the significant delay.

I needed a cheaper option than Southwest who are almost as bad as Spirit...did the check in the morning of the flight and assigned the last row, middle seat. Paid 20.00 at the airport for an exit row window in 19 and all 8 rows behind me which sold occupied on their seat map were empty....so they force to you to pay for a better seat....I was alone in row 19 and shortly after take off two huge fat people came and grabbed the other seats, I rang the call button for the attendant and said I paid 20.00 for this seat and they just moved in here...I either want to be reseated, or have them take their original seats or a refund of what I paid, the attendant made them move back to their original seats. Worst, worst worst airline in the air....never again, never again, never again.

charging $3 for really bad and cold coffee on airplane flight is ridiculous.

Checking in and getting to gate fast and leasy at Laguardia airport. There is no entertainment on the plane and food was for purchase. Great experience flying with spirit

Flight was delayed for 12 h. They should stop overlooking flights.

Got surprised by passing an additional fee when selecting seats. No snack or drink offered. Will never use spirit again.

Went as planned. No wifi included and no screens. No free snacks. Didn't buy food so can't rate that. Unable to charge devices on plane. Staff were friendly and flight was fast, cheap and convenient.

I paid for the seats in row 3 to embark and disembark quicker but the passengers in the 2 rows in front of me take all the overhead bin space so I am forced to put my luggage 5 rows back. I even opened one up right above my seat which had room but as I was going to fit my carry on a flight atendant said it "was reserved", Just giving my money to a regular airline next time.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

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.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

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

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