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$130 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia

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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $390-$244
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HOU - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $149-$260
Southwest
Sat 5/16
HOU - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $145 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Philadelphia (HOU-PHL)

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

Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
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1:06 pm - 10:12 pm
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PHL
8h 06m
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5:17 am - 9:32 am
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HOU
5h 15m
1 stop
$269Delta
Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17
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1:06 pm - 10:12 pm
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PHL
8h 06m
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5:17 am - 9:32 am
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HOU
5h 15m
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$279Delta
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
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3:45 pm - 9:35 pm
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PHL
4h 50m
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7:30 am - 2:00 pm
PHL
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HOU
7h 30m
2 stops
$284Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14
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10:53 am - 5:23 pm
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PHL
5h 30m
1 stop
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5:17 am - 9:32 am
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HOU
5h 15m
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$289Delta
Wed, May 20 - Mon, Jun 8
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6:00 am - 1:18 pm
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PHL
6h 18m
1 stop
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5:12 pm - 9:53 pm
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5h 41m
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$294Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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1:06 pm - 8:49 pm
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PHL
6h 43m
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5:16 am - 9:14 am
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4h 58m
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$299Delta
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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2:20 pm - 10:45 pm
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PHL
7h 25m
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5:25 pm - 11:30 pm
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7h 05m
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$304Southwest
Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23
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7:10 am - 4:50 pm
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PHL
8h 40m
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4:30 pm - 9:05 pm
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5h 35m
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$308Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 7
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10:53 am - 6:23 pm
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PHL
6h 30m
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5:17 am - 9:32 am
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5h 15m
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$309Delta
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 15
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2:45 pm - 10:00 pm
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6h 15m
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2:15 pm - 11:10 pm
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HOU
9h 55m
2 stops
$313Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Philadelphia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Philadelphia on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston Hobby Airport, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, 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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia is July, where tickets cost $270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $380 and $376 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, 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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia flights

  • Is Houston Hobby International Airport child friendly?

    When traveling through Houston Hobby International Airport with children, make sure to visit either, or both, of the play areas available within the airport’s premises. The first play area is located near Gate 1 in the West Concourse, while the second is located across from the Food Court in the Central Concourse. The airport also provides nursing mothers with three nursing rooms and a portable Mamava nursing pod where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump while on the go.

  • What parking options are available at Houston Hobby International Airport?

    Houston Hobby International Airport provides a variety of convenient and affordable parking options for passengers including valet parking, terminal parking, and economy parking. The airport parking features an automatic parking guidance system to facilitate easy and convenient parking for all customers. Additionally, there are charging stations available for electric vehicles.

  • How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to downtown Philadelphia?

    If you would prefer to use public transportation to get to downtown Philadelphia from the airport, choose between the train, which will take you approximately 25min, or the Line 37 bus that will have you at Center City in approximately 40mins. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle, taxi, or ridesharing service, or rent a car at the airport and be in downtown Philadelphia in about 15min.

  • What lounge facilities are available at Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you need to relax, grab a quick bite, or catch up on work upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport, make sure to visit the lounge facilities provided at the airport. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminal A, A/B, B/C Connector, C/D connector, D, E, and F. They provide passengers with a variety of services including free Wi-Fi, food and drink, paid rooms, and shower facilities.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia was $130 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Philadelphia?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Philadelphia, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $343 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $285 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    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 Hobby Airport to Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and PHL 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia from Houston Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Philadelphia

  • If you happen to lose any of your items while on the premises of Houston Hobby International Airport (HOU), make sure to make a claim on your lost item online, or head to the Lost and Found Department next to the American Airlines Baggage Office on Level 1.
  • Houston Hobby International Airport provides a chapel within the airport premises where passengers can find a quiet space for prayers and gather one’s thoughts. The Interfaith Chapels are located in the airside of the Central Concourse and landside Baggage Claim area of the Central Lobby.
  • When traveling out of Houston Hobby International Airport, make sure to look out for the large artwork collection displayed throughout the airport’s grounds and terminals, mostly by Texas-based artists. The airport’s artwork collection is predominantly displayed on the Houston Roadway, Level 1, and Level 2.
  • If you find yourself with too much luggage on arrival at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), make use of the airport’s luggage carts that are provided throughout the airport. These baggage carts are provided to passengers for a fee, which you can pay using your credit card.
  • If your flight gets canceled or in case of bad weather, feel free to use the cots available at Houston Hobby International Airport. However, the airport only has a limited supply of cots, which means they are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4328 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

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

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

It's a long flight and I would have liked better snacks between lunch and the arrival meal. It's fine to have fruit and nuts but I really don't like ramen because it's salty junk soup. I'd suggest sandwiches. They're not expensive nor are they hard to store for a long flight. The FA's had a couple of big services and they were super busy preparing, executing and then cleaning up. Then they disappeared.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

They didn’t put my luggage on my transfer so I had to spend the night in Detroit. They said my luggage would be here in the morning and they’re still searching for it. It did not arrive apparently.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

First off, I had a conversation with a flight attendant that was working this flight. I overheard her telling another flight attendant while we were in line for Chic-Fil-A that the flight was not going to land until 12:47 pm. I found this odd since the flight was to take off at 1:03. I commented to the flight attendant that was going to mess up the on-time take-off She said. if you fly alot you will notice that it's a good thing if the flight even arrives at all. I said that was a low bar. I think that flight attendants represent their airlines whether on board or in the airport ordering food. I was surprised to hear such negativity. However, I have noticed that Spirit flight attendants are usually in a sour mood.. Eventually the flight arrived and I boarded and the flight took off an hour late. There was no direction about the on-board wi-fi. Nor was there any info in the seat back pocket. I don't know if there was wi-fi or not, There were no complimentary snacks or drinks for my row 36 as there was turbulence and the captain asked the flight attendants to stop serving just as they were close to my row. When the turbulence stopped, they did have time to serve us but they did not. Upon arriving, the flight attendant asked anyone not having to catch a flight to Ft. Laudersle which was a tight connection to sit down and let those people pass. I complied but I could not help thinking that if Spirit would have took off on time that they would not have to inconvenience their passengers. All in all, I think Spirit is a mediocre airline at best. There are so many things they could do to improve. Yet, since I only fly Spirit infrequently preferring Southwest and Delta, I like to see if they are improving and sadly no, they are not. One good thing - nice modern seats and interiors.

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

Nothing everything cost money a bottle of water is 5 dollars and there wasn't even an outlet to plug 🔌 in my 📱 phone

Extra legroom with my upgrade bundle. Clean aircraft, on-time departure, early arrival. Good value for the price.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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

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