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Cheap Flight Deals from Houston to Tampa

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

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Tampa

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Tampa.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 9:01 pmIAH-TPA
2h 08mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:47 amTPA-IAH
2h 32mnonstop
$58Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 9:01 pmIAH-TPA
2h 08mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:47 amTPA-IAH
2h 32mnonstop
$59Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 9:01 pmIAH-TPA
2h 08mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:47 amTPA-IAH
2h 32mnonstop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Thu, May 15
Frontier Logo
3:44 pm - 6:58 pmIAH-TPA
2h 14mnonstop
Frontier Logo
1:08 pm - 2:39 pmTPA-IAH
2h 31mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Frontier Logo
8:57 pm - 12:08 amIAH-TPA
2h 11mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:34 pm - 8:05 pmTPA-IAH
2h 31mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Mon, May 26 - Mon, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 10:10 pmHOU-TPA
6h 35m1 stop
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11:45 am - 1:15 pmTPA-HOU
2h 30mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 1:30 pmHOU-TPA
2h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 6:35 amTPA-HOU
2h 15mnonstop
$183Southwest
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Tue, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:39 pmIAH-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 1:14 pmTPA-IAH
2h 25mnonstop
$277United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 9:24 pmIAH-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 6:48 pmTPA-IAH
2h 28mnonstop
$287United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:36 amHOU-TPA
5h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:13 pm - 11:47 pmTPA-HOU
6h 34m1 stop
$370American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Tampa

 
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
Spirit Airlines

Choose the Big Front Seat for 20-inch width and extra legroom, enhancing comfort.


Access gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for uninterrupted connectivity throughout your flight.

United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Free messaging on Wi-Fi keeps you connected without extra cost.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
IAH

IAH's security lines are standard TSA, with wait times listed online. Consider terminal-hopping only if wait differences exceed 20-30 minutes.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
TPA

For quick access, use the Blue Express lanes at TPA if traveling with carry-ons only. It's efficient and avoids traffic.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and TPA

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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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on IAH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Tampa flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Tampa flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to Tampa.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to Tampa cost $80 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Tampa (TPA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $80.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Tampa?

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

When flying from Houston to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Tampa, 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 Houston to Tampa is May, where tickets cost $162 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $283 and $275 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Tampa?

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 $447, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Tampa, 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 Houston to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$38
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Tampa

When to book flights from Houston to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Tampa 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 flights from Houston to Tampa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Tampa was $38 for a one-way ticket and $58 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Tampa?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Tampa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Tampa?

    Houston is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Tampa. You will leave Houston from one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be arriving at Tampa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Tampa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Tampa?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Tampa?

    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 Houston to Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to Tampa?

    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 Tampa from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Tampa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Tampa

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to Houston

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Tuesday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Tampa. 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 Houston to Tampa? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

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

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

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

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Flight delayed over 2 hours . I was flying bussiness never got food cause they ran out of what i wanted

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

Miami lounges were overcrowded and we were unable to get in. We only had a short time. But the banks are too tight in all American hubs

I was pleasantly surprised with an upgrade at boarding. I finally had a mostly gluten free food options and a very attentive attendant.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Kayak never booked my flight, I have received notifications the entire time the fights were to be used I went to the airport to find out despite receiving these emails to board my flight was never booked only to have to return home and miss the event I was scheduled for, inconvenient and devastating to say the least, customer service was very poor to only explain that my card had not been charged so that I shouldn’t worry. Yea great for you to say being that your not inconvenienced.

Was pleasantly surprised at how large the plane was. Crew very friendly.

Worst Airplane ride I ever have taken... My purchased seat was changed without my consent

There should be a “Ticketing/Check In” section. A Spirit employee helped us operate the self-serve check-in kiosk, and he was very helpful. However, the ticket agent was another story. She took our (2) checked bags, but when placing them on the conveyor, dropped one of them - it fell over on the conveyor and broke the retractable handle. Two pieces of the handle broke away and landed behind the counter. She knew what had happened, but chose to ignore and moved on to the next person in line.

They changed our departure time 6 times before I even reached the airport. Delayed, Ontime, Delayed Back on time, Then Delayed. We finally boarded the plane and then we had to sit on the runway for over an hour only to be told they were taking us back to the gate for an additional 2 hour delay. Lack of communication and a complete waste of time! Never again!

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

Boarding attendant was rude. Crew on the plan were more interested in talking amongst themselves and did not ask parentage if they needed anything or even walk down the isles.

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

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

Since they are a budget airline, I wasn’t expecting too much but they did some things well. They were on time, the plane was clean, boarding was fairly straightforward and the staff was cheerful and friendly. The only downside was comfort. The seats were fairly hard and after a 2 hour flight your rear end is not feeling so great. Maybe a little more cushion in the seats, Frontier!

Check in at Philadelphia international was absolutely terrible! I fly 2 to 3 times a month and avoid frontier at all cost and will never fly Frontier again! The night before travel, I tried checking in however, the app was giving me an error, so I went to the desktop, which instructed you that you need to use the app. The next day I presented at the check-in gate after trying at least a half dozen times prior to getting into the airport and continuing to getting the error in the app. I actually had rebooted my phone numerous times and reinstall the app just in case. My phone is only one generation older than the current model. It has no problems completing a frontier flight purchase or any other app issues. There was only three frontier employees working at check-in and a huge line while I was in line I continued to try and check in via the app. As I approach the desk, I was dreading dealing with the agent. He was extremely unprofessional, anti-semantic & very ignorant, and mean to the people in front of me, as well as the people who ended up being behind me. He literally told people “Man I don’t care bout y’all” in his native dialect! Maintaining my composure I approached and explained the situation. To which he replied, you’re gonna have to pay then! I don’t understand. It’s an issue with their app not allowing me to check in! Not my issue! He told me if I pay cash it would be $15, $25 if I pay credit card. I don’t understand a $10 difference for paying with a credit card? I am completely cashless so I continued to try using the app to avoid the $25 fee, Which I still don’t believe that I should be responsible for since it was Frontier’s technical issue!!! I continued to check in via the app a couple more times after he verified I was doing everything right he proceeded to continue to belittle the people behind me. Yelling at them saying I don’t care about you people! I cannot believe that this is the way that businesses would treat its customers! Unfortunately, the black mail with dreadlocks did not have a name tag all he had was a frontier sweater on! For the $25 fee that I ended up getting charged on my credit card. I should’ve just booked originally with Spirit or any other carrier! I have no problem paying fees that I should be responsible for, but when it’s due to a technical failure of a company, the customer should not be responsible for it! I cannot believe that it’s not frontier going out of business!

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

Our flight was suppose to leave at 9pm and we didn’t board until after 3am. We lost a whole day at our hotel and half a day at a park we paid a lot of money for.

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

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