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Where can I fly from Columbus Airport?Prices from CMH, departing Fri 7/10 and returning Fri 7/17

Book Cheap International Flights from Columbus

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

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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12:03 pm - 8:41 pm
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CUN
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$416American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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$421American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
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$422American Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 9
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2:15 pm - 6:50 am
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MAD
10h 35m
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12:45 pm - 11:59 pm
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CMH
41h 14m
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$728Air Canada
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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9:15 am - 9:00 am
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17h 45m
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12:45 pm - 11:55 am
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29h 10m
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$729United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17
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8:00 am - 9:15 am
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19h 15m
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1:35 pm - 2:46 pm
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CMH
31h 11m
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$730United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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$890ANA
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17
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$901American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:15 pm - 10:15 pm
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BVA
26h 00m
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9:55 pm - 8:21 pm
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28h 26m
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$901Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8
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$902Multiple Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Columbus

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

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:02 pm - 6:11 pm
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$136Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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$145Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:45 pm - 10:26 pm
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3h 41m
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7:00 am - 12:43 pm
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5h 43m
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$146Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
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7:00 am - 3:15 pm
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MIA
8h 15m
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9:15 am - 6:45 pm
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9h 30m
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$233Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
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12:55 pm - 11:20 pm
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LGA
10h 25m
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3:15 pm - 9:00 pm
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5h 45m
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$246Southwest
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:12 am - 9:46 am
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1h 34mnonstop
$251American Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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6:40 am - 8:33 am
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EWR
1h 53mnonstop
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8:45 am - 10:40 am
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CMH
1h 55mnonstop
$261United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
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7:00 am - 8:57 am
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JFK
1h 57mnonstop
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9:45 am - 11:41 am
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CMH
1h 56mnonstop
$261Delta
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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9:10 am - 11:11 am
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JFK
2h 01mnonstop
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7:59 am - 1:53 pm
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CMH
5h 54m
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$270American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:00 am - 1:21 pm
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7h 21m
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$271Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Columbus

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Columbus is New York (21% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Orlando (5%) and Denver Intl (5%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Columbus Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Columbus Airport.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Columbus Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are London, Tokyo and Cancún.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Columbus Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Columbus Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Columbus Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Los Angeles, Tampa, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale and Springfield. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Springfield at $148, while the most expensive was New York, at $422.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Columbus Airport?

What is the longest direct flight from Columbus Airport?

The longest direct flight you can take from Columbus Airport is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 5h 14m. The next longest is Seattle at 5h 10m, followed by a flight to San Francisco at 5h 09m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Columbus found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Atlanta and cost $56. The next cheapest destinations were Raleigh at $61 and Greenville at $64.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus Airport to Orlando Airport

Flights from Columbus: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Columbus to anywhere 
JeffreyFlew with Delta
CMH
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DTW
Apr 2026
Check your bags for damage before leaving the terminal or booking an Uber. I found out my bag was damaged as I was loading it into the Uber. It's too late to make a claim by then.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
CMH
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DFW
Apr 2026
To not use hard sided bags. They can Crack when thrown from planes luggage compartment below to baggage carrier truck or vehicle
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
CMH
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DEN
Apr 2026
Try to board as early as possible because United is very selective on enforcing the carry on rules.
MitchellFlew with American Airlines
CMH
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DFW
Dec 2024
If you choose main extra, avoid row 10 or higher.
Marie
CMH
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DTW
May 2024
Get TSA pre approved for a faster security check.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways
CMH
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JFK
May 2024
Get to the airport early especially for International flights so as to make sure screening is completed. The Delta kiosks are glitchy and do not always work

FAQs for booking flights out of Columbus Airport

  • How can I get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) from downtown Columbus?

    If you want to travel by public transportation to CMH, you can catch a Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus. This includes connecting to Route 7, which has stops in the downtown area, or to Route 23, which is in the Eastmoor area. Fares are about $2 for the buses. Otherwise, you can catch a rideshare, like Uber, or hail a taxi. From downtown Columbus, taxi fares can be around $25, depending on where you start.

  • What are my parking options at CMH?

    Across from the main terminal is a parking garage that offers short-term parking on the fourth floor with direct access to the terminal. The daily rate there is about $30 a day. The garage’s other floors are for longer parking periods. The daily rate there is about $20 a day. For more affordable choices, there is the walking lot, which is about a 10min walk to the terminal, for about $13 per day, and three economy lots, which charge daily rates of around $5 to about $10. There is a shuttle that runs between the economy lots and the terminal, 24 hours a day.

  • Are there lounges at CMH?

    You can relax before your flight at the Escape Centurion Lounge for a standard entry fee of around $45. Located near Gate 32 in Concourse B, you can get something to eat or drink while also having access to an extensive digital library and private workspaces. They also offer children’s activity packs if you are traveling with little ones. This lounge is open every day, from 5 am to 8 pm.

  • Do the services and facilities at CMH offer increased accessibility?

    CMH offers an extensive array of increased accessibility services and facilities. Wheelchairs and other special assistance can be arranged through your airline and the airport. The airport itself has accessible restrooms and parking, while there is braille signage throughout and Aira access for the visually impaired.

  • What is Columbus also known as?

    Columbus Airport’s airport code is CMH. It can also be referred to as Columbus, John Glenn Columbus Intl, Port Columbus Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus 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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus 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 from Columbus Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Columbus Airport to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $161 one-way - $218 round-trip; Denver $213 one-way - $360 round-trip; Chicago $226 one-way - $454 round-trip
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is an international airport that is about 6 miles from downtown Columbus. It was named after John Glenn, a US Senator and astronaut from Ohio, in 2015 and serves the Central Ohio and Columbus areas.
  • There are three concourses at CMH. Concourse A mainly serves flights for Southwest Airlines. Concourse B sees flights for Air Canada, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. Concourse C is typically for Alaska Air, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, you have access to two pet relief areas outside the main terminal, on either side of the structure. Once inside, if your pet is not a service animal, it must be kept inside a carrier. If you need a pet relief area for your service animal after going through security, an airline gate agent can help you.
  • Need to stretch your legs before your flight from CMH? You can have plenty to look at and appreciate as you walk through the airport. CMH features installations and exhibits that showcase Ohio’s art and history. This includes a section dedicated to Ohio’s many famous aviators, such as Neil Armstrong, Eddie Rickenbacker, and the Wright Brothers.
  • You can take a break from the hecticness and stress of travel at the Interfaith Chapel at CMH. It is located by Carousel 6 in the baggage claim area. You can sit in peace and quiet for a while, or you can reflect on the prayer books or writings from many faiths supplied by an interfaith service group.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Worldwide? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
OKC - LAS
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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.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

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.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

For an long range economy flight I feel more space and more meal options need to be offered for flights over 5 hours

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The check in agents in PHL and gate agents had to have been the rudest women that I have ever encountered; the agent weighing the bags at check in screamed continuously at all of the guests as did the woman at the gate.I have Executive Platinum status with AA and fly a lot with AA but these ladies were the absolute worst I had the displeasure to encounter!

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

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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