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Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $169-$417
Frontier
Sun 10/18Wed 10/21
PHL - CLE • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$377
Typical prices: $137-$456
American Airlines
Wed 8/26Wed 9/2
PHL - CLE • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland (PHL-CLE)

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

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
Frontier Logo
9:10 am - 8:37 pm
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CLE
11h 27m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 1:12 pm
CLE
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PHL
6h 57m
1 stop
$158Frontier
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
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9:10 am - 8:37 pm
PHL
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CLE
11h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 1:12 pm
CLE
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PHL
6h 57m
1 stop
$159Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:10 am - 1:29 pm
PHL
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CLE
6h 19m
1 stop
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3:40 pm - 11:11 pm
CLE
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PHL
7h 31m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
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4:59 pm - 11:54 pm
PHL
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CLE
6h 55m
1 stop
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7:50 am - 4:06 pm
CLE
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PHL
8h 16m
1 stop
$244JetBlue
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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10:30 am - 4:54 pm
PHL
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CLE
6h 24m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:35 pm
CLE
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PHL
7h 35m
1 stop
$253JetBlue
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 28
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4:59 pm - 11:54 pm
PHL
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CLE
6h 55m
1 stop
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7:50 am - 4:41 pm
CLE
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PHL
8h 51m
1 stop
$253JetBlue
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 6:55 pm
PHL
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CLE
7h 00m
1 stop
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12:35 pm - 4:30 pm
CLE
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PHL
3h 55m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
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7:15 am - 2:45 pm
PHL
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CLE
7h 30m
2 stops
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1:50 pm - 5:55 pm
CLE
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PHL
4h 05m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Aug 29
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6:15 pm - 7:55 pm
PHL
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CLE
1h 40mnonstop
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9:14 pm - 8:03 am
CLE
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PHL
10h 49m
1 stop
$353American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:04 pm - 10:05 pm
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CLE
2h 01mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:52 pm
CLE
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PHL
9h 37m
1 stop
$370American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Cleveland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cleveland from Philadelphia usually cost between $149 and $472 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $158 on Frontier (Oct 18-Oct 21).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland is October, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $529 and $529 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $569 on average.

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

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 Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

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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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier

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

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on CLE

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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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland

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

  • What flight options do I have from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    When flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland, you have many flight options you can choose from. Along this route, you can find both nonstop and connecting flight services. Frontier Airlines and American Airlines are the two major airlines offering one-stop flight services along this route. It is advisable for passengers flying through this route to book connecting flights rather than nonstop flights as they are more affordable. Delta and United Airlines offer connecting flight options between Philadelphia and Cleveland, usually with layovers at DTW, ORD, EWR, and CLT.

  • Are there onsite hotels at CLE?

    Passengers flying in late at CLE can make reservations at one of the many top-rated hotels near the airport to avoid the late-night fuss. Hilton Garden Cleveland Airport Hotel, located 1.3 miles from the airport, is one of the hotels you should consider. It is conveniently accessible and offers services like complimentary airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, you can opt for Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Airport Brook Park.

  • Can I spend the night at CLE?

    There are some comparatively pleasant sleeping areas, and the employees and security are accommodating and friendly to overnight passengers. Leather booths nearby may be an alternative sleeping area. However, bring earplugs or noise-canceling headphones as music from the P. A system is one of the sleep disruptors, and if you plan to sleep on the floor, think about bringing a travel mat or sleeping bag.

  • Can I have access to pet relief amenities at PHL?

    There are indoor "Pet Ports," one within each terminal at PHL. Outside the baggage claim areas are additional pet relief zones that your pet can utilize. The areas are equipped with sinks, fire hydrants, and disposable waste bags so you don’t have to carry something to clean after your pet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Cleveland was $78 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Cleveland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Cleveland are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $358 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 $500 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Cleveland.

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

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

    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 Cleveland with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and CLE 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 Cleveland?

    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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $430 or less one-way and $529 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying out from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), ensure that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. This way, you will have enough time to park your car, check in, go through security checkpoints, explore the airport amenities, and arrive at your departure gate on time.
  • The quickest way to get to PHL if you are at the risk of missing your flight is through a taxi which takes approximately 14 minutes to cover the 10 miles distance from the city center to PHL. Alternatively, you can self-drive to the airport taking approximately the same amount of time; however, you have to account for parking time which is about 10 minutes.
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), the primary international airport in Cleveland, is located approximately 9 miles from the city center. CLE is the hub of Frontier Airlines.
  • The USO lounge located in carousel 1 on the Baggage claim area at CLE is open to all the active US military members and their dependents flying through the airport. CLE offers exceptional services to passengers, including kids’ play areas, books, TV, drinks, snacks, and faster internet connectivity.
  • PHL features a business center at Terminal A/B walkway that corporate travelers can utilize when flying out through the airport and needing to catch up on unfinished work. The UPS store features a notary, photocopying, faxing, and other business amenities that you might want to use while at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Cleveland?

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

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cleveland. 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 Cleveland? 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 4228 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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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
PHL - BNA
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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

Patrons with larger bags were asked to check the bags when boarding. Seems like the most effective, and least costly way, way to successfully use the cramped space.

The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

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

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

After changing the departure gate 5 times making us mo e from one side of the airport to the other and then back the flight was delayed nearly 2 hours. The male flight attendant had a bad attitude with the guest being condescending, disrespectful with people who were already on edge.

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

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.

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.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

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.

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!

Four and a half hour delay in total. What frustrates me most is the poor communication and disorganization.

The flight was canceled, then delayed twice, we were moved gates twice. Short staff at the counter and check in. We waited for our flight 9 hours. Will never use Frontier ever again, or Spirit.

Got to where I needed to be safely. Thank you!

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