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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Typical prices: $439-$609
Frontier
Thu 8/13Thu 8/20
MSP - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$539
Typical prices: $516-$694
Delta
Wed 12/16Fri 12/25
MSP - SNA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 53m
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Cheapest • Avg $375 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana (MSP-SNA)

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

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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10:12 pm - 8:05 am
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SNA
11h 53m
1 stop
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9:39 am - 9:02 pm
SNA
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MSP
9h 23m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:57 pm - 8:54 am
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SNA
12h 57m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 11:53 pm
SNA
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MSP
26h 00m
1 stop
$254Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:58 am - 10:12 am
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SNA
25h 14m
1 stop
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4:50 pm - 12:12 pm
SNA
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MSP
17h 22m
1 stop
$262Frontier
Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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8:32 pm - 2:48 pm
MSP
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SNA
20h 16m
1 stop
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7:30 am - 11:53 pm
SNA
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MSP
14h 23m
1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:57 pm - 8:54 am
MSP
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SNA
12h 57m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 9:02 pm
SNA
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MSP
28h 35m
2 stops
$266Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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9:57 pm - 8:24 am
MSP
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SNA
12h 27m
1 stop
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7:30 am - 7:37 pm
SNA
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MSP
10h 07m
1 stop
$268Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:30 pm - 10:12 am
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SNA
13h 42m
1 stop
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7:30 am - 12:12 pm
SNA
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MSP
26h 42m
1 stop
$271Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:57 pm - 8:24 am
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SNA
12h 27m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 11:53 pm
SNA
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MSP
26h 00m
1 stop
$273Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17
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10:36 pm - 12:31 pm
MSP
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SNA
15h 55m
1 stop
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11:07 am - 9:58 am
SNA
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MSP
20h 51m
1 stop
$274Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 10
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10:15 pm - 10:28 am
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SNA
14h 13m
1 stop
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9:03 am - 12:18 pm
SNA
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MSP
25h 15m
1 stop
$275Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Santa Ana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, California departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana), look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from John Wayne (Santa Ana), Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is November, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $639 and $619 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $579 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana, 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

 
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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Minneapolis to Santa Ana 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • How do I get to downtown Santa Ana from John Wayne Airport (SNA)?

    SNA is connected to downtown Santa Ana by the Routes 76 and Route A buses operated by Orange County Transportation Authority. Route 76 bus takes you to Huntington Beach, while Route A bus connects the airport to Tustin Metrolink Station, where you can take a regional train. The Disneyland Resort Express bus in front of Terminal B offers scheduled service between SNA and Disneyland Resort hotels. You can also opt for taxis, car rentals, or hotel shuttles.

  • Are there eco-friendly airlines from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    If you’re looking for a sustainable travel option, consider booking Delta Air Lines, which has several eco-friendly direct flights on this route. For eco-friendly one-stop flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you can book Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. These providers utilize sustainable measures in their operations to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Which airlines fly Business Class from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    For Business Class flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you can book Delta Air Lines or United Airlines. You’ll find several Business Class connections with benefits like premium dining, access to specific lounges, priority check-in and boarding, comfortable cabins with reclining seats and extra legroom, and in-flight entertainment.

  • Which other cities can I fly to from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    John Wayne Airport (SNA) serves several domestic flights and a few international flights. You can extend your trip to domestic destinations like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Honolulu, Portland, San Diego, and Salt Lake City or international destinations like Vancouver, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and San Jose del Cabo.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $120 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Minneapolis and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Minneapolis and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $541 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 $619 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis and SNA 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $468 or less one-way and $609 or less round-trip.
  • The Minneapolis (MSP) to John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA) features several non-stop and connecting flights. Common layover cities for one-stop flights on this route include Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO), Salt Lake City (SLC), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD), and Seattle (SEA). The layover city depends on the airline or flight route.
  • Delta Air Lines, a major provider with several direct flights from Minneapolis to John Wayne Santa Ana, has no maximum weight requirement for carry-on luggage. However, your carry-on bag must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches and fit in the overhead compartment. You can also bring one personal item, which should be small enough to fit underneath the seat in front of you.
  • If you have a minor flying alone from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Saint Ana), you can book them with Delta Air Lines, which has an unaccompanied minor program for children aged 5 to 17 on their non-stop and connecting flights. Most airlines with connecting flights require unaccompanied minors to be at least 8 years old. Your child will be escorted by an airline staff member and receive the necessary help throughout the trip.
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has multiple lounges to relax before your flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana). You can check into the Escape Lounge, United Club, Delta Sky Club, or PGA MSP Lounge. These lounges have comfortable sofas, free Wi-Fi, entertainment options, workspaces, and dining options.
  • For hotels near John Wayne Airport (SNA), you can check into Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport or Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport. These hotels have free airport shuttles.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Minneapolis St Paul to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Minneapolis St Paul

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis to John Wayne (Santa Ana). 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis to Santa Ana? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

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.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

The open seating makes passengers boarding ahead of you think they also have the right to the empty middle seat. Trumper next to me refused to move her laptop bag from my leg area. I did not make a fuss since it was a short flight.

Was ok. Had about a 1 hour delay and snack was not good.

Three delays that got us home hours later than expected.

Good experience. 100% full plane BWI-MHT got pretty warm during short flight.

There were 30 people allowed to board before A group. Totally shitty. And WiFi didn’t work,

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

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

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Everything went very smoothly! Thanks for a great first experience flying with small children!

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

I did not take this flight because the reservation made by Kayak was wrong! Kayak owes me a trip from Minneapolis to Duluth.

The Wi-Fi was off, the arm rests are hard plastic.

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.

Friendliest pros in the biz! Affordable tickets so my nonprofit can afford to fly to LA to pack thousands of meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

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.

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.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

My tickets got canceled on me by your site and I didn't have a flight. Then you kept sending me emails on the status of q flight I didn't have tickets for.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

The plane failed preflight inspection, so we sat there for 90 mins while they tried to fix it. Ultimately, everything was remedied and we made our connecting flight; instead of a 2 hour layover at the airport, we spent it waiting on the plane.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

I had to cancel within 1hour of the reservation an they put you through hell to . no live customer service desk. I'm handy caped and they make it almost impossible to cancel. They are steeling my money. You should not have that airline on your site. Contact me and I will give you all info. Of what the are doing to me just notable treatment they are set up like that to take people

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

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