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$179 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle

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Cheapest round-trip
$357
Typical prices: $492-$322
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HOU - SEA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$392
Typical prices: $483-$366
Southwest
Sat 6/6Thu 6/11
HOU - SEA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Seattle (HOU-SEA)

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

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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8:23 pm - 12:59 am
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6h 36m
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11:24 pm - 8:57 am
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7h 33m
1 stop
$357American Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5
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8:23 pm - 12:59 am
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SEA
6h 36m
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12:49 am - 8:57 am
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6h 08m
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$387American Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
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8:23 pm - 12:59 am
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6h 36m
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3:45 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 14m
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$390American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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8:55 am - 9:00 pm
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14h 05m
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6:30 am - 4:10 pm
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7h 40m
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$392Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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13h 35m
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6:30 am - 5:55 pm
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9h 25m
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$398Southwest
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
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4h 35mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 9:10 am
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9h 45m
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$402Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6
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9h 20m
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5:00 am - 6:25 pm
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11h 25m
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$403Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Sat, Jun 6
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15h 05m
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9:45 pm - 9:14 am
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9h 29m
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$405Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
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9:30 pm - 12:05 am
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4h 35mnonstop
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11:10 am - 11:50 pm
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10h 40m
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$407Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 3
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8:15 pm - 12:55 am
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6h 40m
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5:35 pm - 4:50 am
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9h 15m
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$408Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Seattle flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Seattle 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle departing in June.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Seattle on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

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 Seattle, 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 Seattle is October, where tickets cost $278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $412 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle?

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 $577, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Seattle, 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 Seattle, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Seattle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Seattle 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 Seattle flights

  • How can I fly from Houston to SEA?

    You can catch a non-stop flight from IAH to SEA. However, it is unlikely that you will find a non-stop flight from HOU to SEA. However, one-stop flights run between HOU and SEA, usually with the layover in Dallas (DFW). You can also catch a one-stop flight from IAH to SEA, and these layover cities usually include Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN), and Dallas (DFW). You can also catch a two-stop flight from HOU to SEA, with layovers in cities such as Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Phoenix (PHX), Atlanta (ATL), and Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Do both airports in Houston have a USO lounge?

    Yes. The USO in HOU is open from 9 am until 5 pm and is located between Gates 44 and 46. This lounge welcomes US military service members and their families, and offers television, computers, comfortable seating, and snacks. The IAH USO is on the Main Concourse, one level below Gate 44. This USO is open from 6 am until 9 pm. Amenities include flight information boards, comfortable seating, cable TV, free snacks and beverages, computers, and more.

  • How can I get from SEA into downtown Seattle?

    When you arrive at SEA, go to the fourth floor of the parking garage to the Light Rail Station. From here, catch the #1 Light Rail. This train stops at many locations throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. If the train is not convenient, you can take a cab.

  • Are there facilities at SEA if a nursing mother who needs to breastfeed or pump as soon as she deplanes?

    Yes, SEA provides a number of accommodations for nursing mothers. A nursing suite is a common space that people can share, with semi-private spaces, a single-use restroom, sinks, a changing table, and more. A nursing room is a private space for single family use. This is a smaller space, but more private. A nursing pod is a free-standing unit that provides comfortable seating, a fold down table, and a power outlet for nursing mothers.

  • How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and Seattle per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Houston Hobby Airport and lands in Seattle, with an average flight time of 4h 38m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle was $179 for a one-way ticket and $357 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Seattle, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Seattle are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $390 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $466 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Seattle.

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

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

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

    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 Seattle 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 Seattle

  • The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is a hub for Alaska Airlines and Delta. Houston has two major airports, The William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). IAH is a hub for Spirit and for United. HOU is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you want to ease the soreness out of your neck, legs, and back once you arrive at SEA, consider visiting the Spa Terminal Gateway for a relaxing massage or other soothing treatment. This spa is located near gate A5 on Concourse A.
  • If your pet or service animal needs to go to the bathroom as soon as you land, you can find pet relief areas at SEA in Concourses D, S, and in the Central Terminal.
  • Both Houston airports, IAH and HOU, offer therapy dog programs in their terminals. Trained therapy dogs with their certified handlers roam the airports, seeking to comfort travelers who feel anxious, stressed, sad, or confused. These animals and their handlers are easily identified by their bright shirts and vests.
  • At the chapels in both Houston airports, every world faith is welcome. In HOU, these interfaith spaces can be found pre-security next to the baggage claim, or post security across from Gate 42. At IAH, both interfaith chapels are post-security. One is in Terminal C by gate 33A, and one is in Terminal D across from gate D9.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Seattle?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Seattle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Seattle. 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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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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Check in went smooth, flight was on time and our checked bag was delivered in a timely fashion.

10.0 ExcellentBill, May 2026
MKE - SEA
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Check in went smooth, flight was on time and our checked bag was delivered in a timely fashion.

I had to cancel my trip due to medical reasons. I have been unable to cancel online through either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.. I am trying to get my insured trip reimbursed by XCover. They are requiring a notice of cancellation or not using to get my refund. Please help me get that information. I have been unable to get this information from either Kayak or Alaska Airlines.

We got window seats and there was no window to look out at very disappointed in paying for a no window seat

We took off on time and rose into the wild blue yonder safely, and landed at our destination safely eighteen minutes early. In between we enjoyed a smooth flight and wonderful service by a great crew. Flight attendants and pilots made sure the trip was a memorable and happy experience. Can’t beat that!

Affirmed my disability by allowing me to board when most accessible. Very parable, helpful and friendly staff. Smooth flight overall! I always fly Alaska when possible! Thank you!

Our flight from Raleigh to Seattle delayed by hour plus. We missed connection as we couldn’t get to next gate in time Then we waited till 2:30 plane and then sat on tarmac loaded for half hour then our luggage couldn’t be found finally found where it was 2 employees sent us in wrong direction

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

The merging of Kayak & the airline’s website was not always clear. Both on their own provided adequate Information about the flight. I had some challenges retrieving the boarding pass. I relied on the agent & may have paid the baggage fee twice.

Tucson AS767 flight yesterday from Tucson to SeaTac international Flight left Tucson around 7:44 am My name is Tanya Blendheim and I had a horrible experience yesterday morning at Alaska Airlines desk leaving from Tucson AZ. The agent was extremely rude and questioned everything about my trip. First she said (in a less than pleasant tone) you know your flight boards in 8 minutes? And we stop checking luggage 15 minutes before boarding. I acknowledged the first statement, but said that I didn't know about the check bag policy. (Another passenger, a man, was right behind me and he was denied checking his bag, which made him have to go back to his car to leave liquids behind) I also needed wheelchair assistance for my friend. I ended getting the wheelchair myself. The agent also said I wasn't checked in, which I was. One person in our group was no longer flying. She also said I had to pay $40 to check my bag and that my bag was 6 pounds over. The thing is, everything she said to me was said in a sassy tone and that was not professional or necessary. There are ways of informing customers of what is happening, without being condescending or rude.

very nice blankets and comfortable seats. great service. Great flights.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

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 !

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

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.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

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

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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!!!

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