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Cheapest round-trip
$272
Typical prices: $264-$378
Frontier, Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/18Tue 8/25
MCO - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $317-$452
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/17Sat 8/22
MCO - SAN • Non-stop
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Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee speeds claim; pack light to avoid a $35 bag fee.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; Southwest includes free snacks.
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Cheap Flights from Orlando to San Diego (ORL-SAN)

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

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
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9:30 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 11m
1 stop
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9:34 am - 5:45 pm
SAN
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MCO
5h 11mnonstop
$272Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 2
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9:30 am - 3:41 pm
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SAN
9h 11m
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9:34 am - 5:45 pm
SAN
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MCO
5h 11mnonstop
$273Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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12:44 pm - 9:41 am
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SAN
23h 57m
1 stop
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9:24 pm - 5:27 am
SAN
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MCO
5h 03mnonstop
$274Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:16 pm - 2:08 pm
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SAN
22h 52m
1 stop
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6:35 am - 5:00 pm
SAN
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MCO
7h 25m
1 stop
$275Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:44 pm - 9:41 am
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SAN
15h 57m
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9:34 am - 5:45 pm
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MCO
5h 11mnonstop
$276Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:20 pm - 9:27 pm
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5h 07mnonstop
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9:34 am - 5:45 pm
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MCO
5h 11mnonstop
$277Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:17 am - 3:41 pm
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11h 24m
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9:34 am - 5:45 pm
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5h 11mnonstop
$278Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:00 am - 11:51 pm
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20h 51m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 5:36 am
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MCO
20h 11m
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$279Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:21 am - 9:40 am
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5h 19mnonstop
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8:32 pm - 11:39 am
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12h 07m
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$280Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 16
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Orlando to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to San Diego departing in August.

What is the cheapest Orlando to San Diego flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Orlando to San Diego costs $271 on the route between Orlando Airport (MCO) and San Diego (SAN). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Orlando to San Diego, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Orlando, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Orlando 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 Orlando to San Diego is April, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $377 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Orlando to San Diego?

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 $365, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Orlando to San Diego

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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Flights from Orlando to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Orlando to San Diego 
JamesFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
My advise is to pack lightly to avoid paying for the cost of one bag in the amount of 35 dollars. The amount isn't the worst I've paid, for my traveling bag but so many individuals used the overhead luggage rack as well as a back pack that didn't pay for transporting a large suitcase that I intend to do the same in the future.
BrianFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Jan 2026
I would say bring a backup snack or pre-order food with Alaska. I love Alaska airlines' new food options.
LorraineFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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SAN
Mar 2024
Do get there 2 hrs. ahead as security lines can be long.
FranciscoFlew with Alaska Airlines
MCO
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May 2024
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FAQs for booking flights from Orlando to San Diego

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Orlando to San Diego was $139 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Diego from Orlando.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Orlando to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from one of these Orlando airports: Orlando or Orlando Sanford Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Orlando to San Diego, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Orlando to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $367 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Orlando 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 Orlando to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less one-way and $319 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Orlando to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Orlando to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Orlando to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Orlando to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

San Diego to Orlando

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Orlando to San Diego. 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 Orlando to San Diego? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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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.

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

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Our first flight was so delayed that we had 10 mins to board the next one. We requested if the flight attendant could allow us off there plane first and they denied our request even though I have seen this done before. Luck was on our side that we didn’t miss our next flight.

Everything was great except for the in-flight wifi that wasn't working.

It was great! The new boeing has much more space and charging ports!

Took a little longer than normal, but the process is clear and easy to understand.

Baggage check in would have been better if the service clerk told the other clerk that she was merging her two long lines of customers with her line so she could move luggage. Instead she only told the customers. When I told the agent and ask if she could direct who is next in line so we weren’t trying to cut in front of each other she said it’s not her problem and she can’t work three lines. I was shocked. Understood that they were working more than their share but some organization so the customers aren’t getting upset at each other would have gone a long way

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Alaska Airlines have beautiful new airplanes that have comfortable seats but tight for a tall person like myself. They do provide upgrades to flyers but at a $140 cost. My flight went smooth and prompt as well as without a hitch. The flight crew were warm and friendly as well as very attentive. I'd recommend this airline over Frontier airlines any day.

I always like flying with Alaska, great service and leg room

I was a pilot with EAL so my input maters more than the average traveler. The crew at the ticket counter were amazing. I was traveling with a frozen 20 pound turkey from our farm in Oxford Florida and they were over the top in helping me get through TSA. The gate personnel were likewise accommodating. You and Jet Blue are my favorite airlines . Would love to do an add for Alaska Airlines. Nels Siverson

The staff and crew were excellent. The entire flight process was so friendly and smooth.

The flight was excellent with the exception of being sent from Florida to Seattle before finally being sent from Seattle to Hawaii.

Airplane had a caution light turn on so we sat 2hrs on the runway waiting to get it checked out.

Sucks they don’t have tvs built into the seats. If you want to watch something bring your own device. And no live tv. Also $8 just to use the WiFi. Delta has all of this for free.

The handle was broken on my rolling suitcase, and the leather name tag on my other case was torn off and missing. I was stuck in the middle seat even though there were many isle seats open.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

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

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Connecting flights were poor,especially in Naples.our Lufthansa air bus was a joke.way too small for that long of a flight.no room at all.couldn’t even get out of the seats to move around or go to the bathrooms.we thought we were getting an actual air bus,double decker.i will never fly that long in a plane like that again.kind of misleading to call it an air bus.we actually had more room on our buses that we used.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Lost connnection had to stayON in Chicago Was a mess

Booked economy through United - air canada treated it as standby and was almost refused boarding.

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

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

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

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

also wi-fi never worked attendant said satellite coverage is spotty over water ..... but we were over land!

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

This time my flight was smooth and uneventful. They started boarding even earlier than it was scheduled. I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you!

Boarding was a mess - the agent basically called every group in rapid succession, so there was no organization at all. The economy seats are a joke, and main cabin extra seats were sold out when I purchased my flight. As such, I was locked in the same position for four hours. Being 6’6”, it was impossible to get my bag out from under the seat in front of me, and I couldn’t have used my laptop even if my bag were accessible due to the minuscule seat pitch. Also the wifi was broken. American is a joke - can’t wait until they merge with Spirit.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Literally everything could have been better. Why are the planes always late?

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

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