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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $501-$302
American Airlines
Thu 7/30Tue 8/4
IND - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$357
Typical prices: $613-$511
Southwest
Tue 7/14Tue 7/21
IND - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $246 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to San Diego (IND-SAN)

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

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 4
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5:36 am - 9:04 am
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6h 28m
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10:45 pm - 9:00 am
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7h 15m
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$267American Airlines
Thu, Jul 16 - Mon, Jul 20
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9:03 pm - 9:05 am
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15h 02m
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6:35 am - 9:15 pm
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11h 40m
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$268Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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11:50 am - 5:04 pm
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8h 14m
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2:40 pm - 12:04 am
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IND
6h 24m
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$271Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:26 pm - 11:44 pm
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9h 18m
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9:37 am - 8:01 pm
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IND
7h 24m
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$272Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
8:46 pm - 8:42 am
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14h 56m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 8:01 pm
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IND
10h 36m
1 stop
$274Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:53 pm - 11:51 pm
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5h 58m
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6:25 am - 8:08 pm
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IND
10h 43m
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$275Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 7
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8:53 pm - 11:51 pm
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5h 58m
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6:25 am - 8:08 pm
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10h 43m
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$279Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23
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8:53 pm - 11:51 pm
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5h 58m
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6:25 am - 8:08 pm
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IND
10h 43m
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$284Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:53 pm - 9:05 am
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15h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 8:08 pm
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IND
10h 43m
1 stop
$285Frontier
Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 11
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1:44 pm - 6:50 pm
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SAN
8h 06m
1 stop
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10:00 am - 8:08 pm
SAN
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IND
7h 08m
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$288Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to San Diego 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 San Diego?

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 San Diego departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, 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 San Diego is September, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $412 and $407 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
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Brandon Schultz

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Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Where do I pick up my luggage at San Diego International Airport?

    The luggage carts at SAN are free in the Arrivals area, but in other areas, you can pay for a cart using your credit card, debit card or cash. Also, no need to worry about your baggage, as you can book a space online for free delivery near the airport up to 15 miles distance. You can make a kiosk reservation at the baggage claim areas at Terminals 1 and 2. There are baggage claims situated in all terminals. There are cart racks located at the curbside of Terminal 2.

  • Where do I park at Indianapolis International Airport?

    You can park at the Economy Lot, which has over 8,000 spaces and is cost-friendly for all travelers. This parking lot has a weather-friendly passenger bridge, which leads to terminal access. You can also park at the Valet, which has plug-in stations and sanitization services. To access the Valet quickly, you can use the Terminal Garage following the Level 3 signs.

  • What means of transportation is fastest to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) from Downtown without a car?

    The quickest and relatively cheap mode to Indianapolis is using a taxi which costs less and takes half an hour. Some buses serve this route, the IndyGo buses, whose costs are relatively cheap and take half an hour, or Hoosier Ride, whose price is a little higher but faster.

  • Are there hotels at San Diego International Airport?

    The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina has three outdoor hot pools, an on-site spa and five restaurants, and all accommodation rooms have flat screens. Also, there are transfers to San Diego International Airport at any time of the day through the Hotel Shuttles. Shuttles operate in a loop with stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, both marked as Hotel Courtesy Shuttles.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to San Diego was $119 for a one-way ticket and $267 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and San Diego?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to San Diego. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $440 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to San Diego?

    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 San Diego.

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

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

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and SAN 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 Indianapolis to San Diego?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $448 or less round-trip.
  • When you need dining-in or want to purchase a grab & go at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), consider Champps. Located at Concourse B, it is open daily from around 8 am to 8 pm ET.
  • When flying out of San Diego, you can contact the airlines in advance if you need exceptional help like wheelchair aid to get to the boarding gates on time.
  • The quickest and cheapest way to get to the city center from San Diego International Airport (SAN) is by driving, but without a car, the fastest mode is by taxi. Another way is taking the line 992 City Bus, which is cheaper than a taxi.
  • There are nursing rooms at Indianapolis International Airport located near the International Arrival at Concourse A across from Harry & Izzy’s, and Concourse B the nursing rooms are near Tinker coffee. The post-security rooms are large and allow more than one family, but the pre-security allows only one family.
  • There are Relief Areas for pets at San Diego International Airport located at the Terminal 1 Curbsides in passenger loading zones A and J, and the indoor Relief Area is at Terminal 2 at Gate 47.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to San Diego

 
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

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.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

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

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

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

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

The seat when "flat" was not flat and pad was too thin to cover it.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

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

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

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

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

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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