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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Minneapolis

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kansas City to Minneapolis.
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Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 12:28 amMCI-MSP
27h 37m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:51 pmMSP-MCI
13h 51m1 stop
$191Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 12:28 amMCI-MSP
27h 37m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:25 pm - 7:51 pmMSP-MCI
23h 26m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 10:25 pmMCI-MSP
5h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:35 pmMSP-MCI
6h 55m1 stop
$244Southwest
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Wed, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 11:25 pmMCI-MSP
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 9:15 amMSP-MCI
4h 00m1 stop
$263Southwest
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Wed, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 19
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 7:45 amMCI-MSP
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:44 pm - 11:14 pmMSP-MCI
1h 30mnonstop
$299Delta
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Sat, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 9
Delta Logo
2:07 pm - 7:11 pmMCI-MSP
5h 04m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:51 pm - 3:16 pmMSP-MCI
1h 25mnonstop
$309Delta
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Wed, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 14
American Airlines Logo
5:49 pm - 12:22 amMCI-MSP
6h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:59 pmMSP-MCI
4h 29m1 stop
$319American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 15
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:19 pmMCI-MSP
8h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 10:52 pmMSP-MCI
7h 44m1 stop
$325American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:28 pmMCI-MSP
6h 28m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 11:15 pmMSP-MCI
4h 32m1 stop
$379United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 15
United Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 9:02 pmMCI-MSP
7h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 8:43 pmMSP-MCI
10h 38m2 stops
$384United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
WestJet

WestJet's priority boarding for Premium includes two free checked bags and extra legroom.


WestJet offers Wi-Fi for purchase and app-based entertainment on narrowbody flights.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Delta

Delta's free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members enhances productivity on short flights.


Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three extra inches of legroom in economy.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
MCI

MCI's efficient layout makes departures easy. Security is right behind check-in, leading directly to gates. Plan to arrive two hours early for a stress-free experience.

Read more about MCIby John Walton
MSP

For quick city access, take the light rail from MSP to Minneapolis or Saint Paul. Trains run every 15-20 minutes, saving on taxi fares.

Read more about MSPby Ramsey Qubein
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on MCI

John Walton

John Walton

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

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MSP

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Minneapolis flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Minneapolis on a Friday, 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis, 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis is June, where tickets cost $217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $397 and $393 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

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 $623, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis, 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis

  • What is the quickest way to get from MSP to downtown Minneapolis?

    The quickest means of transportation from MSP airport to downtown Minneapolis are car rentals and taxis. Compared to the rail and Line Blue bus, which both take around 15 minutes, it would only take about 10 minutes using these methods. Consider making a reservation for a rental car at the counter at the Ground Transportation Center, which is across the terminal building on the ground level of the purple ramp.

  • What are the layover options for flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    When flying from MCI to MSP, expect to have a layover at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Denver International Airport (DEN) when flying with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Frontier. When flying with Delta, you’ll stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

  • What is the most sustainable airline for flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    If you need to have a sustainable flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis, choose to fly with United Airlines, which offers programs to boost recycling and decrease waste. These include minimizing single-use plastics and other non-recyclable products, as well as recycling programs at airport buildings and on board airplanes.

  • Can I purchase an economy ticket from Kansas City to Minneapolis and then upgrade to business class?

    On flights from MCI to MSP, Southwest and Delta provide the option to upgrade from economy to first class. However, in order for the deal to work, you must pay the upgrade fee; this is cheaper than doing so when booking first class directly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Minneapolis was $69 for a one-way ticket and $191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Minneapolis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Kansas City to Minneapolis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Minneapolis, also known as Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kansas City to Minneapolis flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Finnair, JetBlue, British Airways, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kansas City to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kansas City and Minneapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $330 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $326 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    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 Kansas City to Minneapolis.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Minneapolis from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and MSP 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $350 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Kansas City to Minneapolis depart from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and arrive at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). To connect easily from downtown Kansas City to MCI for a flight, consider using Metro Bus, specifically RideKC bus Route 229. When in a rush, consider using a taxi or a town car.
  • Consider purchasing your ticket with American Airlines or Delta if you are traveling from Kansas City to Minneapolis with children. These airlines provide on-board children's amenities such as aviation game kits, video games, and subscribed family movies and cartoon networks, so your children will be much more comfortable traveling with them.
  • Pet owners who need to fly to Minneapolis via Kansas City International Airport (MCI) should inquire with their airlines about the pet policies at the time of ticket reservation. For instance, if your pet is a dog, it must be in a muzzle and in the proper carrier when flying with Southwest or Delta Air Lines. The pet and the carrier combined should weigh no more than 25 lb.
  • Flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) take passengers with limited mobility into consideration. The use of wheelchairs, accessible parking, ramps, accessible restrooms, and personal assistants are among the special services provided by these airports. However, you must speak with your airline 24 hours before the journey in order to access wheelchairs and special assistants.
  • In addition to servicing Minneapolis, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) also serves some of its neighboring cities. As a result, you could consider using MSP (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport) as your starting point for visiting Minnesota's Columbia Heights, Roseville, and Golden Valley.

Prefer to fly direct from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kansas City to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Kansas City

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +4 more

Air France, Delta, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Kansas City to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Minneapolis. 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

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

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

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

Everything was good except when we're on a 6 hour flight at dinner time and all they offer as part of the fare are little bags of junk food, it's disappointing. Bring back food service without an added price.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

I love my flight attendant Faith, always smiles always helpful. She makes the flight experience wonderful thank you

My return flights were changed by the airline and my preferred seat selection with extra legroom was not transferred to the new flights

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Nothing unusual. It was fine. I hate having to pay extra for my seat.

The flight was so late that I had to change connecting flights, turning a five-hour trip into a fourteen-hour nightmare.

My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

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

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

We almost missed our return flight. We got to the gate one minute from closing the cabin door, and the agent got us aboard the plane! We are so very grateful!!!!!

The flight there was frustrating but the flight home was very good.

Flight was delayed in phoenix by 1 hour. When Kenny got to minneapolis st paul, Kenny missed his connecting flight to Duluth on Sun country air. Sun country customer service did nothing to help Kenny get home to Duluth. We will not fly with sun country ever again.

When we landed in Minneapolis from Providence, the ground crew was unable to move the jet bridge to meet our plane because the wheels were frozen. We waited patiently on the plane for about 45 minutes while they tried to solve this problem. It was mind boggling that this would not be more quickly resolved, or anticipated, in a place where sever winter weather is the norm. We stressed about meeting our connecting flight to Portland, which we assumed would be our only option for that day. Fortunately, when we finally raced from our gate to the next one, that Sun Country flight had been delayed so we didn't miss it. We decided not to take anything but direct flights from now on, no matter how much cheaper.

No line to check my bag. Reasonable overweight fee. When the connection was late due to weather, the gate agent opened the door and let me on the second flight. The plane waited for my luggage transfer. My bag arrived on time at my final destination:)

I had paid for a seat assignment at the time of reservation but when I checked in the night before it wasn’t there. Had to purchase another seat.

So unprofessional. They changed my connecting flight to a time that made it literally impossible to make the flight with no way to contact them or reject the changes. When I missed the flight as expected, there was no one to be found at their ticketing counter and the phone support put me on hold for an indefinite time. Since they didn't have another flight that day, all sun country air personell had left the airport (this was at 7pm) and my only options were to get a hotel for the night and come back the next afternoon to hopefully get rescheduled or buy a flight with another airline.

I purchased an aisle seat but was put in the middle seat surrounded by families with small sick children (3). That can happen anytime and I was prepared. The ticket agent questioned why I hadn’t paid for my luggage and had to explain that 2 pieces were included with my ticket. I hate that nickel and diming attitude. Please inform your staff better.

I know the airline has been open for 40 years and the flight crew looked just as old. The flight attendants were not friendly and rude. They should think of retiring this crew.

The crew was friendly, but I only got a drink, no food.

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

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

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

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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