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$138 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$311
Typical prices: $562-$337
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CMH - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $541-$449
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Wed 7/15Sat 7/18
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Cheapest • from $311 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $267 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Phoenix (CMH-PHX)

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

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
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6:06 pm - 10:30 am
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12:12 am - 8:14 pm
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17h 02m
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$311Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 3
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17h 02m
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$314Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 13
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$320Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 17
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16h 31m
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12:12 am - 9:43 am
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30h 31m
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$321Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14
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19h 24m
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$322Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 10
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16h 31m
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6:40 am - 4:02 pm
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$323Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11
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9h 06m
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12:12 am - 8:14 pm
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$324Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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9h 06m
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6:53 pm - 2:27 pm
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16h 34m
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$325Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
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16h 31m
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4:48 pm - 2:27 pm
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18h 39m
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$326Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
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19h 18m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Phoenix flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $527 and $510 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 $506, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Columbus to Phoenix

 
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Phoenix

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

  • Does CMH provide assistance for travelers with reduced mobility?

    CMH provides numerous adaptations throughout the airport, including handicap-accessible parking, shuttles fitted with lifts to accommodate electric scooters and wheelchairs, wheelchair availability, sunflower lanyards, wristbands to identify passengers that will need assistance and extra time navigating the airport, and more.

  • Is there a hotel at or near CMH where I can spend the night before my flight?

    CMH has three hotels that are located on airport grounds. All of these hotels are within walking distance of the terminals but passengers can also choose to use the free shuttle to the terminal offered by each hotel. The Fairfield Inn and Suites Columbus Airport, the Residents Inn by Marriott, and The Hampton Inn Columbus Airport are the three hotels that are within CMH grounds.

  • How do I get from PHX into downtown Phoenix?

    From Sky Harbor West at PHX, catch a Line 13 bus. This will take you into downtown Phoenix at the intersection of 7th Street and buckeye road. These buses take about 12min and depart PHX approximately every 30min. Also, you can take a Sky Tram from Terminal 4 of PHX. At 44th Street, you can transfer to a train or a bus, depending on where you want to go in Phoenix. These trips take between about 30min and 40min.

  • How can I fly from CMH to PHX?

    American Airlines and Southwest operate non-stop flights from CMH to PHX. American Airlines, Frontier, and Delta are among the airlines that operate one-stop flights from CMH to PHX. Layover cities include Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines offers flights that make two stops between CMH and PHX. These planes often stop at cities such as Houston (IAH), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $134 for a one-way ticket and $311 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Phoenix, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $500 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from Columbus 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 to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and PHX 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 to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from Columbus 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $202 or less one-way and $449 or less round-trip.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves as a hub for American Airlines. The John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) no longer serves as a hub for any airlines.
  • PHX offers passengers Compassion Corner, which is a combination of an inter-faith chapel, the Compassion Corner Office, and a Sensory Room, where mentally and emotionally challenged passengers can focus and calm themselves before a flight. Compassion Corner is in Terminal 4 on the 3rd level, open 8 am to 4 pm.
  • If you are a nursing mom, you can take advantage of the nursing stations installed at PHX. Every terminal has two stations, one Airside and one Landside. Each of these nursing rooms contains a baby changing station, comfortable seating, a countertop, sink, soap dispenser, paper towels, and an electrical outlet.
  • The CMH Jake Brewer USO welcomes active-duty members of the US military and their families. Complimentary amenities include toiletries, refreshments, DirecTV, internet access, and computer use. If you are not traveling but wish to wait with a military member in the USO, you can request a pass.
  • CMH provides airport ambassadors throughout the airport. These volunteers are located primarily at ticketing, baggage, and information centers and make it their goal to answer any questions to aid travelers in the airport. They are identifiable by their bright blue shirts.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Columbus

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Phoenix. 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

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.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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