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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$187
Overall average: $416
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/27Tue 3/3
MEM - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$66
Typical prices: $189-$411
Frontier
Fri 2/27
MEM - SFO • 1 stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $195 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Memphis to San Francisco (MEM-SFO)

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

Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:06 pm - 8:03 am
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13h 57m
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7:15 pm - 10:20 am
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MEM
13h 05m
2 stops
$187Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
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8:06 pm - 8:03 am
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13h 57m
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8:18 pm - 7:11 pm
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MEM
20h 53m
2 stops
$195Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
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8:06 pm - 8:03 am
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13h 57m
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8:48 am - 7:24 pm
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MEM
8h 36m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:17 pm - 2:26 pm
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19h 09m
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9:13 am - 8:27 pm
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MEM
9h 14m
1 stop
$228Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:12 pm - 8:09 pm
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SFO
25h 57m
1 stop
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9:04 pm - 1:58 pm
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MEM
14h 54m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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9:17 pm - 9:34 pm
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SFO
26h 17m
2 stops
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9:13 am - 8:27 pm
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MEM
9h 14m
1 stop
$234Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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4:26 pm - 12:22 am
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SFO
9h 56m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:41 pm
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MEM
7h 41m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:12 pm - 8:09 pm
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SFO
25h 57m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:16 pm
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MEM
28h 16m
2 stops
$242Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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8:09 pm - 12:28 am
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30h 19m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 7:35 pm
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MEM
11h 20m
1 stop
$247Frontier
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
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3:12 pm - 12:28 am
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11h 16m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 6:09 pm
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MEM
33h 14m
2 stops
$271Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Memphis to San Francisco flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to San Francisco, 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 Memphis to San Francisco is August, where tickets cost $379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $490 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Memphis to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to San Francisco, 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 Memphis to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Memphis to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Memphis to San Francisco 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 Memphis to San Francisco

  • What is a very sustainable airline on this route?

    Frontier Airlines takes pride in operating the largest A320neo fleet, with an average age of only four years. Thanks to this young fleet, the airline can effectively reduce its carbon footprint by consuming less fuel. In 2021, Frontier introduced new Recaro seats, which not only provide enhanced comfort for passengers but also offer a lightweight design, leading to a remarkable 30% reduction in overall weight.

  • What makes a good airline choice if I want to let my kids fly alone on this trip?

    American Airlines provides an Unaccompanied Minor service designed for children aged 5 to 14, and optionally for kids between 15 and 17. The service offers various benefits, such as early boarding to meet flight attendants, access to kids-only lounges in select airports, and a complimentary Kids Kit filled with snacks and engaging activities. Additionally, a dedicated air escort is available to support children during layovers and upon arrival at their final destination.

  • What are some of the ticket upgrades available on Spirit Airlines?

    Spirit Airlines provides a single type of ticket with numerous a la carte options for upgrades. For additional perks, you have the option to enroll in their Spirit Saver$ Club® by paying an annual fee. As a club member, you gain access to benefits like discounted baggage fees, the ability to select your seat and enjoy Shortcut Security and Shortcut Boarding privileges. Moreover, exclusive deals and offers are available solely for members of the Spirit Saver$ Club®.

  • If I have a limited diet, what airline can offer me a specialized meal?

    United Airlines is committed to expanding the availability of special meals across its entire network. As part of their standard meal service, vegetarian options are now provided on all flights offering meals, eliminating the need for passengers to make individual requests. Besides the standard vegetarian option, United also offers a diverse selection of special meals, including Asian Vegetarian, Child's Meal, Gluten Intolerant, Kosher, and Vegan options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Memphis to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to San Francisco was $66 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Memphis and San Francisco?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Memphis to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Memphis you will be using Memphis. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Memphis to San Francisco?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Memphis to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Memphis to San Francisco?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Memphis to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Memphis to San Francisco?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $428 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Memphis to San Francisco?

    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 Memphis to San Francisco.

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

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

    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 Francisco with an airline and back to Memphis with another airline. Booking your flights between Memphis and SFO 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 Memphis to San Francisco?

    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 Francisco from Memphis 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 Memphis to San Francisco

  • An easier way to get to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is to take the Line 36 and 16 buses from MATA Transit from the station at Second and Jefferson that can make this trip in about 1 h 41 min.
  • Without a direct flight on this route, you should expect to make stops on your trip at places like Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
  • On American Airlines, carry-on bags should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. Additionally, you are allowed to bring a personal item with a maximum size of 18 x 14 x 8 inches. Fortunately, there are no weight limits imposed for either the carry-on bags or the personal item.
  • When flying with United Airlines and checking baggage, each checked bag should not exceed 30 x 20 x 12 inches in dimensions and must not weigh more than 50 lb. However, if you are traveling in First or Business Classes, the weight limit for checked bags increases to 70 lb.
  • If you plan to travel with Delta Air Lines and want to bring a golf bag, you are allowed to check one golf bag as a regular item of checked baggage. However, please be aware that if the golf bag exceeds 50 lb in weight, an excess weight fee will apply.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Memphis to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Memphis to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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