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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $335-$436
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DFW - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$124
Typical prices: $151-$492
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Wed 8/5
DFW - SNA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $267 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Santa Ana (DFW-SNA)

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

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:40 pm - 5:54 pm
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SNA
3h 14mnonstop
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6:39 pm - 11:53 pm
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DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$269Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
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10:23 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
17h 19m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 6:03 pm
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DFW
25h 36m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28
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5:18 am - 1:42 pm
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SNA
10h 24m
2 stops
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6:39 pm - 11:53 pm
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DFW
3h 14mnonstop
$271Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:23 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
17h 19m
1 stop
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4:13 pm - 5:48 am
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DFW
11h 35m
1 stop
$273Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 3
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10:23 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
17h 19m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 6:03 pm
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DFW
25h 36m
1 stop
$276Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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10:23 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
17h 19m
1 stop
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3:32 pm - 8:52 pm
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DFW
3h 20mnonstop
$277Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 12
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10:23 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
17h 19m
1 stop
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4:13 pm - 5:48 am
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DFW
11h 35m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Aug 6
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4:40 pm - 5:54 pm
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SNA
3h 14mnonstop
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6:03 pm - 10:59 am
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DFW
14h 56m
1 stop
$279Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:48 pm - 10:11 am
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SNA
17h 23m
1 stop
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7:28 pm - 12:35 am
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DFW
3h 07mnonstop
$280Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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4:40 pm - 5:54 pm
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SNA
3h 14mnonstop
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9:39 am - 8:09 am
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20h 30m
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$281Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

For Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) back to Dallas, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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 Santa Ana, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) is September, where tickets cost $369 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $484 and $476 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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 $464, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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 Santa Ana, 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dallas to Santa Ana

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

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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Esther Carlstone

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Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Dallas to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to Santa Ana based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • Which airlines allow pets to fly from Dallas Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    Spirit Airlines allows small pets to travel in the cabin. The maximum size for a pet carrier is 18 × 14 × 9 inches. The combined weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 40 lbs. Only dogs, cats, and small household birds are allowed as cabin pets, and they must remain in their carrier throughout the flight.

  • What are the airline baggage policies for flights from Dallas Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    Delta's carry-on policy allows you to bring one personal item and carry-on bag on flights from DFW to SNA. The maximum dimensions for the carry-on bag are typically 22 × 14 × 9 inches, including handles and wheels. No weight restriction is specified for carry-on bags on domestic flights, but it should be a size and weight that you can safely handle and lift into the overhead bin.

  • Which airlines offer kid-friendly amenities from Dallas Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    Frontier Airlines provides priority boarding for families with young children, allowing them to board early and settle comfortably. Frontier Airlines allows passengers to bring one personal item on board for free, which benefits families needing extra space for essentials. Additionally, they offer in-flight entertainment options such as movies and TV shows.

  • Does Dallas Fort Worth Airport offer accessible services?

    DFW Airport offers a range of accessible facilities. These include accessible parking spaces close to terminal entrances, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, elevators, and ramps throughout the airport. The airport provides TTY phones for people who are hard of hearing and visual paging systems for the visually impaired. Passengers can request wheelchair assistance, and there are designated seating areas for individuals with mobility challenges.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $124 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $462 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $550 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Dallas 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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas and SNA 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 to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Dallas 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $324 or less round-trip.
  • You can fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, if you wish to take a connecting flight, expect a layover either in Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), or Salt Lake City (SLC).
  • Delta, United, and American Airlines offer first-class flights from DFW to SNA. On first-class flights, you will have spacious and comfortable seating, enhanced meal options, priority boarding, access to airport lounges, dedicated flight attendants, entertainment systems, and personalized service.
  • Minors between the ages of 5 and 14 can fly unaccompanied on Spirit Airlines from DFW to SNA. Parents or guardians must provide the child's birth certificate, passport, or other acceptable identification at check-in. They also need to fill out the Unaccompanied Minor Form and provide the name, address, and contact information of the person dropping off and picking up the child. Parents or guardians must also remain at the airport until the flight has departed.
  • Public transport from SNA to Downtown Santa Ana is provided by buses and taxis. Taxis are more convenient and are available on demand. The OCTA has a bus that departs every 3 hours from the airport to downtown.
  • Consider booking business-class flights from DFW to SNA to gain complimentary access to the lounges at DFW. The Delta Sky Club is located in Terminal E near Gate E10, the United Club is in Terminal E near Gate E6, and the American Airlines Admirals Club can be found in Terminal D near Gate D24.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to John Wayne (Santa Ana). 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 to Santa Ana? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12607 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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The flight was on time, seats were comfortable, crew is friendly and professional. Nice flight overall. Thanks!

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2026
DFW - SAN
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The flight was on time, seats were comfortable, crew is friendly and professional. Nice flight overall. Thanks!

My boarding passes were pulled from my Apple wallet and my 3 family members who were all sitting together in the same row all got put middle seats and were one of the last to board and barely were able to get our bags in the luggage bins.

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Food and entertainment not applicable - standard drinks and cinnamon cookies; crew did not do a song and dance for us so no entertainment. I like the slightly better leg room than American Airlines - at least it felt that way. Flight crew and atmosphere seemed more welcoming than American, too.

Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

At the Portland airport, Alaska Airlines has put in a system where you have to create your own bag tag, then put your own suitcase onto a scale to weigh it. The day we were there, the system was not working properly, and we kept on being told to go onto different lines so it took us approximately 45 minutes to check our bag in. I do not work for the airlines why am I subjected to doing this? How all these companies are shifting their work onto people who have paid good money for their products is crazy. And then the system that the customers are supposed to use don't work properly..

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

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

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

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

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

The flight in it self was good. The delays looking for pilots was unexpected.

This flight left late. We had A46/A47 boarding, but SW boarded 45 people from an interrupted flight ahead of us. It was a zoo. Seats are very uncomfortable, even for a 5’8” person of normal BMI.

The crew was very helpful, nice friendly. The only issue I have was the horrible turbulence that we experienced leaving Dallas love field airport. It lasted about 20 minutes I think.

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Lisa the flight attendent was absolutely wonderful - I loved her energy and you could tell that this crew was amazing family - thank you for making our flight home to LA so very fun! Love and Sun Chips!

Flight cancelled. Twice. And no communication. No gate agent. Went past boarding time and had to go and see email from AA. Airport communication was bad

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

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

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

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

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

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

On our return trip we were able to get on an earlier flight. American airlines made it so easy to do & at no cost!

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

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

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

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

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

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