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$93 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$201
Typical prices: $279-$120
Frontier
Wed 8/12Mon 9/21
IND - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$241
Typical prices: $427-$309
Delta
Sat 6/27Tue 6/30
IND - LGA • Non-stop
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Delta free Wi-Fi beats AA's short access on this domestic route to New York.
Qatar Economy adds a free checked bag, while United Economy Plus adds legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to New York (IND-NYC)

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

Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 1:03 am
IND
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EWR
12h 43m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 11:44 am
EWR
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IND
5h 49m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Sep 24
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12:20 pm - 1:03 am
IND
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EWR
12h 43m
1 stop
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1:30 pm - 9:20 pm
EWR
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IND
7h 50m
1 stop
$203Frontier
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30
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8:05 am - 10:14 am
IND
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LGA
2h 09mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 8:24 pm
LGA
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IND
2h 39mnonstop
$241Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Jul 18
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6:10 am - 8:15 am
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 7:42 pm
LGA
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IND
2h 37mnonstop
$242Delta
Sat, Jun 20 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:15 am - 5:55 pm
IND
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SWF
11h 40m
1 stop
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7:58 pm - 10:03 am
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IND
14h 05m
1 stop
$255Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 4
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8:30 am - 6:41 pm
IND
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SWF
10h 11m
1 stop
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10:36 am - 10:42 pm
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IND
12h 06m
1 stop
$266Allegiant Air
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 20
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12:28 pm - 2:49 pm
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JFK
2h 21mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 6:02 pm
JFK
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IND
2h 32mnonstop
$270American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 4
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4:39 pm - 7:00 pm
IND
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JFK
2h 21mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 10:35 pm
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IND
2h 35mnonstop
$274American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
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10:30 am - 6:45 pm
IND
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SWF
8h 15m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 7:55 pm
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IND
30h 55m
1 stop
$276Allegiant Air
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 9
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7:45 am - 9:38 am
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25h 53m
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10:28 am - 10:12 am
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23h 44m
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$287Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to New York flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to New York departing in August.

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Indianapolis to New York costs $269 on the route between Indianapolis (IND) and Newark Airport (EWR). However, over the past month, flights between Indianapolis (IND) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) were, on average, 4% cheaper than other Indianapolis-New York routes. The most popular route is between Indianapolis (IND) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to New York?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New York on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Indianapolis to New York. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to New York, 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 Indianapolis to New York is November, where tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $602 and $536 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to New York?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $330 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to New York?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to New York, 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 Indianapolis to New York, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to New York 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 flights from Indianapolis to New York

  • Is there a bank or ATM at the Indianapolis Airport?

    The Indianapolis Airport (IND) has ATMs throughout the airport. There is one by baggage claim, another by the Civic Plaza, and one just steps from the USA Today newsstand. Go to any of the ATMs to withdraw money for your trip.

  • Is there somewhere to eat at the Indianapolis Airport (IND)?

    There are several restaurants to choose from when dining at the Indianapolis Airport (IND). If you're looking for fast food, there is a McDonald's, a Chick-fil-A, and a Bento take-out restaurant on-site. Passengers looking to sit down and have a more formal meal should consider making a reservation at Harry & Izzy's, a gourmet steakhouse.

  • Can I rent a car at the airports in New York?

    Both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and New York JFK have rental car agencies on-site. You can rent from Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and more at LaGuardia. The rental car center is close to the Marine Air Terminal. If you fly into New York JFK, several car rental agencies have offices at this airport. This includes a Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, and Alamo offices. The car rental lot is off-site. You can take the AirTrain from the airport to the car lot to pick up your rental car.

  • What does Newark International Airport (EWR) have to offer?

    It will take about the same amount of time to get to downtown New York from EWR as it would from JFK. You can expect about a 45min ride if driving. Newark International Airport (EWR) is a lot smaller and easier to get around than JFK. However, it is slightly larger than LaGuardia. Some of the services offered at EWR include an on-site spa, rental car center, private lounges, worship spaces, and numerous shops and restaurants.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to New York was $93 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and New York?

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to New York?

    Indianapolis is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Indianapolis from Indianapolis and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to New York?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and British Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to New York?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to New York?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to New York?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to New York on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to New York, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to New York are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $297 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $301 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to New York?

    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 Indianapolis to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline.

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

    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 New York from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $278 or less one-way and $493 or less round-trip.
  • There are a few airports in New York (NYC). However, the major ones are the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark International Airport (EWR) which is just over the river in New Jersey.
  • You can enjoy both convenient and economical parking at the Indianapolis Airport (IND). Parking options include the daily garage (which is the closest), the long-term lot (which is within walking distance), and the economy lot farthest away.
  • The closest airport to downtown New York City is New York's LaGuardia Airport. It is about a 30min drive depending upon traffic. To get from the airport into the city, you can take the subway. The bus also goes from the airport into Manhattan (the heart of downtown).
  • If you're flying into JFK and have a late arrival, you can get a room at the TWA Hotel located right inside the airport. There are also sleep pods in Terminal 5 where you can get some rest before starting your New York vacation.
  • For convenience, passengers can be dropped off at the Indianapolis Airport (IND). If you're dropped off, you should get out at the departure level of the airport. Once you're in the airport, you can save time by using the self-check-in kiosks near the ticket offices.

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Indianapolis to New York

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta

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Saturday

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Sunday

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New York to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

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Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

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American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Indianapolis to New York

 
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8395 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
TPA - LGA
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Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

I upgraded my seat and was promised it would be next to the emergency door for extra leg room and they said it was premium plus but it was at the back of the plane...same thing happened from Newark to Dubai

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

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.

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