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Cheapest round-trip
$136
Typical prices: $389-$596
Frontier
Mon 8/24Mon 8/31
PHL - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$419
Typical prices: $401-$550
American Airlines
Wed 9/9Sat 9/12
PHL - CVG • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 05m
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati (PHL-CVG)

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

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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4:45 pm - 11:21 am
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18h 36m
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12:26 pm - 8:28 pm
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8h 02m
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$136Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:45 pm - 11:21 am
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CVG
18h 36m
1 stop
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12:26 pm - 7:15 am
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PHL
18h 49m
1 stop
$139Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
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4:45 pm - 11:21 am
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18h 36m
1 stop
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12:26 pm - 8:28 pm
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PHL
8h 02m
1 stop
$144Frontier
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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8:02 am - 4:20 pm
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CVG
8h 18m
1 stop
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12:48 pm - 7:36 am
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PHL
18h 48m
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$194Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:28 pm - 11:43 am
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18h 15m
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6:00 am - 9:04 am
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PHL
27h 04m
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$222Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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6:27 pm - 11:43 am
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CVG
17h 16m
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12:48 pm - 11:11 pm
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PHL
10h 23m
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$226Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7
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5:30 am - 1:05 pm
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7h 35m
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9:05 am - 3:05 pm
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6h 00m
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$321Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:10 pm - 6:55 pm
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6h 45m
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6:00 pm - 10:05 pm
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4h 05m
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$326Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:43 am - 3:16 pm
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9h 33m
1 stop
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8:01 am - 9:49 am
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1h 48mnonstop
$411American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:47 am - 10:51 am
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2h 04mnonstop
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9:54 am - 6:42 pm
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8h 48m
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$411American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Cincinnati flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cincinnati from Philadelphia usually cost between $389 and $596 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $136 on Frontier (Aug 24-Aug 31).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cincinnati, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati is January, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $492 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
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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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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$63
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Cincinnati 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati

  • Which airlines have lounges in Philadelphia International Airport?

    If you would love to fly with an airline with a lounge at PHL, America Airlines is the airline. The American Admirals has four locations: Terminal A East at the airside, TA West at the airside on the Mezzanine Level, on the airside between Concourse B and C, and Concourse F at the airside second floor above the food court. Delta Airlines also has a lounge in Terminal D at the airside. United Airlines is another with a lounge located in Terminal D at the airside between Terminal C and D on level 2.

  • Is PHL the only airport in Philadelphia?

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of the airports you can depart from in Philadelphia. About 2 miles away northwest of Trenton is Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). If you are in Allenton, you can depart from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

  • Are there baby facilities at CVG?

    If you would like to change your baby's diaper, CVG has diaper changing facilities. These facilities are well-equipped with a diaper changing table. You can find one in Concourse A near gate A11 and Concourse B near gate B13. Breastfeeding mothers can use the private breastfeeding units in Concourse B near gate B15 and Concourse A near gate A4. These rooms have a place to sit, a power outlet, and an AC unit.

  • How can I get downtown from CVG?

    CVG airport is about 13 miles Southwest of downtown Cincinnati. If you are on a budget, you can use a bus as a means of public transport to downtown. The buses depart from the east side of the baggage claim area. However, if you are late for your appointment consider using a taxi though it will be a bit expensive. Rental cars and hotel shuttles are also available.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Cincinnati was $63 for a one-way ticket and $136 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Cincinnati?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Cincinnati flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Cincinnati.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cincinnati from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and CVG 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $497 or less one-way and $491 or less round-trip.
  • PHL airport offers wheelchair assistance for travelers with reduced mobility. To get one, you should contact the airline you are flying with 48h before your scheduled departure time. Check the box with the question asking if you need special assistance, and indicate the type of assistance you want.
  • If you have an early flight departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), consider spending your night in one of the on-site hotels. Minute Suites is one of the hotels located at the airside between the link of Terminal A and B. Philadelphia Airport Marriott is another option. To access this hotel, use the sky bridge from the Terminal or free shuttles, which depart every 20min.
  • Philadelphia International Airport has insane traffic and long security lines. This being the case, consider getting at the airport 3-4h before your scheduled departure time.
  • If you lose your item at Cincinnati/NorthernKentucky International Airport (CVG), you need not stress. The airport has an online form whereby you fill out the type of item that was lost, the date of loss, where you lost it, and where you last saw the property.
  • If you have any questions or concerns at CVG airport, visit the Information desks for assistance. The desks are in different locations: in the baggage claim area, Concourse A near gate A2, and Concourse B near the food court.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
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Philadelphia to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. 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 Philadelphia to Cincinnati? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

We boarded the flight and set two and a half hours on the jetway. Would have been better if they had not boarded us at all. Plane was hot and it was limited ability to access the restrooms or get a drink of water. Very unpleasant experience

My experience with Southwest as a whole was good but coming out of Cancun to Chicago it was terrible. Not only was it a language barrier with customer service we stood there to ask questions and they act like they didn't even see you. So the first come approach is not all that great anymore.

Always a great experience. Crew is great at communicating things during flight

very disappointed by plane having no power outlets for our electronics

They have overselled the ticket and kicked me out from boarding, All my Plans were collapsed and important network meeting missed.also I booked direct flight i have to go through an 1 stop and it was frustrated.

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

The one gate agent was very abrupt and rude. Not a good look for American for the day

Worst experience ever. My carry on was checked in and I had to carry all my electronics (laptop, etc) as if I was lost. No food. No proper AC. It was clearly stated that I have a carry on that I could bring with me and I wasn't allowed a carry on upon boarding. I flew many airlines (International and domestic airlines) and this by far is the worst experience I've had.

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.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

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

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

Check in at Philadelphia international was absolutely terrible! I fly 2 to 3 times a month and avoid frontier at all cost and will never fly Frontier again! The night before travel, I tried checking in however, the app was giving me an error, so I went to the desktop, which instructed you that you need to use the app. The next day I presented at the check-in gate after trying at least a half dozen times prior to getting into the airport and continuing to getting the error in the app. I actually had rebooted my phone numerous times and reinstall the app just in case. My phone is only one generation older than the current model. It has no problems completing a frontier flight purchase or any other app issues. There was only three frontier employees working at check-in and a huge line while I was in line I continued to try and check in via the app. As I approach the desk, I was dreading dealing with the agent. He was extremely unprofessional, anti-semantic & very ignorant, and mean to the people in front of me, as well as the people who ended up being behind me. He literally told people “Man I don’t care bout y’all” in his native dialect! Maintaining my composure I approached and explained the situation. To which he replied, you’re gonna have to pay then! I don’t understand. It’s an issue with their app not allowing me to check in! Not my issue! He told me if I pay cash it would be $15, $25 if I pay credit card. I don’t understand a $10 difference for paying with a credit card? I am completely cashless so I continued to try using the app to avoid the $25 fee, Which I still don’t believe that I should be responsible for since it was Frontier’s technical issue!!! I continued to check in via the app a couple more times after he verified I was doing everything right he proceeded to continue to belittle the people behind me. Yelling at them saying I don’t care about you people! I cannot believe that this is the way that businesses would treat its customers! Unfortunately, the black mail with dreadlocks did not have a name tag all he had was a frontier sweater on! For the $25 fee that I ended up getting charged on my credit card. I should’ve just booked originally with Spirit or any other carrier! I have no problem paying fees that I should be responsible for, but when it’s due to a technical failure of a company, the customer should not be responsible for it! I cannot believe that it’s not frontier going out of business!

terrible cascading delays and unhelpful customer service. uncomfortable plane. crew was great, however!

It's Frontier: low-frills but boarding first because I paid for a carry-on was an unexpected perk, and the fact that it was direct and fast makes up for the lack of amenities.

There was only room for a quarter of the passengers to sit at the gate at MCO. The gate attendant allowed people who did not require assistance to board early before they realized and started to turn people back. The flight was extremely uncomfortable due to pressure. My ears, eyes, sinuses and joints were very painful the whole flight. My sister also complained about her ears and sinuses as well as joints and while deplaning I heard several other passengers complain about the same issues. I’ve never felt that much discomfort flying before and I’ve been doing it for over 40 years.

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