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$74 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego (DFW-SAN)

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

Tue, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 2
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10:45 pm - 9:24 pmDFW-SAN
24h 39m1 stop
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6:27 pm - 11:39 pmSAN-DFW
3h 12mnonstop
$122Frontier
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 21
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5:30 pm - 6:48 pmDFW-SAN
3h 18mnonstop
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2:11 pm - 9:15 pmSAN-DFW
5h 04m1 stop
$123Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
6:05 pm - 12:11 pmDFW-SAN
20h 06m1 stop
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7:43 pm - 12:57 amSAN-DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$125Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
5:30 pm - 6:48 pmDFW-SAN
3h 18mnonstop
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7:43 pm - 12:57 amSAN-DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$126Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
5:30 pm - 6:48 pmDFW-SAN
3h 18mnonstop
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7:23 pm - 12:37 amSAN-DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$128Frontier
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
5:10 pm - 6:28 pmDFW-SAN
3h 18mnonstop
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7:43 pm - 12:57 amSAN-DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$129Frontier
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
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7:45 pm - 11:34 pmDFW-SAN
5h 49m1 stop
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8:00 am - 4:47 pmSAN-DFW
6h 47m1 stop
$131Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
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7:45 pm - 11:34 pmDFW-SAN
5h 49m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 12:42 amSAN-DFW
9h 07m1 stop
$146Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 11:34 pmDFW-SAN
5h 49m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 12:42 amSAN-DFW
9h 07m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 7:29 amDFW-SAN
13h 44m1 stop
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6:15 am - 6:40 pmSAN-DFW
10h 25m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Choose Main Cabin Extra on American for early boarding.
Use Route 992 bus for a quick trip to Downtown San Diego.
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Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from $122 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$122
Overall average: $228
Frontier
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DFW - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$126
Typical prices: $170-351
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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Opt for the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection at a budget-friendly price.


Purchase upgraded boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment on domestic flights.

Airports
DFW

Use the airport's app to check real-time security wait times and choose the shortest line, saving time before your flight.

Read more about DFWby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

Take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego for a cost-effective, 15-minute ride, ideal for light travelers.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $214 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $319 and $304 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego was $74 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to San Diego, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $316 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $573 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $165 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

San Diego to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas/Fort Worth to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025SEA - SAN
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All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

This time it is good, no delay and right on time

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Staff at Gate desk were helpful. My connecting flight from the first part of my trip Kona to Seattle was late. I had to run through SeaTac Seattle to catch my flight to San Jose. They made an exception to let me board. On my return trip San Jose to San Diego and San Diego to Honolulu the same thing happened. One flight arrived late and I had to run through the terminal to catch my connection. There are no Gluten-free & Vegan options meals and snacks to purchase.

Very pleasant , a flight attendant Jo did a great job mixing me up a beverage and just brightened the trip .

Spent 30 minutes in tarmac bcoz arrived earlier and crew nit ready for us. Told that the airport is being renovated so limited arrival space. 6 hours flight should have not two snacks but one major meal.

Flight attendant was rude when I advised her that the bathroom had no paper towels or tissue paper.

Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Very poor delay in dfw was really bad n long

Because of rescheduling, they had to put me on a flight that didn't go through Dallas

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

I will never fly with Spirit again. I was late getting through TSA after dealing with traffic and getting on the wrong shuttle. I got to the gate 2 minutes before the ticket said the gate closes and they agents were gone and doors were closed. They rescheduled my flight for 12 hours later and the agent had the nerve to tell me, “Be on time next time”. I was already upset from nothing going right for me that morning. I booked another flight through Alaska Airlines and they were very accommodating, nerer again Spirit Airlines!!!!

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

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

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

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