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$136 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana

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Cheapest round-trip
$375
Typical prices: $503-$316
JetBlue
Tue 9/1Thu 9/3
PHL - PUJ • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$437
Typical prices: $674-$385
Frontier
Wed 7/8Wed 7/15
PHL - PUJ • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana (PHL-PUJ)

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

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 3
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8:15 am - 3:27 pm
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7h 12m
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2:05 pm - 11:51 pm
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PHL
9h 46m
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$375JetBlue
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
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9:16 pm - 2:25 pm
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PUJ
17h 09m
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9:29 pm - 3:37 pm
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PHL
18h 08m
2 stops
$384Frontier
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8
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6:30 am - 2:46 pm
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PUJ
8h 16m
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11:06 am - 11:53 pm
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PHL
12h 47m
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$392Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
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11:55 am - 8:19 pm
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PUJ
8h 24m
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11:52 am - 3:56 pm
PUJ
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PHL
4h 04mnonstop
$393Frontier
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8
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7:57 am - 11:55 am
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PUJ
3h 58mnonstop
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11:06 am - 11:53 pm
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PHL
12h 47m
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$394Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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11:41 am - 8:18 pm
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PUJ
8h 37m
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4:41 pm - 11:51 pm
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PHL
7h 10m
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$397Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 2
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11:59 pm - 8:18 pm
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PUJ
20h 19m
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1:05 pm - 5:11 pm
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PHL
4h 06mnonstop
$398Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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7:57 am - 11:55 am
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PUJ
3h 58mnonstop
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11:06 am - 11:53 pm
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12h 47m
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$399Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
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8:15 am - 3:27 pm
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PUJ
7h 12m
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11:52 am - 3:56 pm
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4h 04mnonstop
$400Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
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6:00 am - 3:27 pm
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9h 27m
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6:37 pm - 7:38 am
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13h 01m
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$401JetBlue
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Punta Cana flights

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

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 Punta Cana departing in September.

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Punta Cana on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana is September, where tickets cost $400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $600 and $598 respectively.

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

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 $559, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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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.

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on PUJ

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$136
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Punta Cana

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana

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

  • Where can you spend the night at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) if you have an early morning flight?

    There are sleeping rooms in PHL, but you can also find some good spots with comfortable seats where you can pass the time. These spots include terminal C with its armless chairs and terminal B because of its quietness, minimal foot traffic, and pre-security areas.

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport offer wheelchair services for their passengers with limited mobility?

    Upon arrival to the airport, you will find dedicated lines for wheelchairs. There are also ramps for wheelchairs. People with disabilities in Punta Cana have priority access to check-in services.

  • If you want to buy presents for your family or friends when traveling through PHL, where can you find gifts?

    You don't have to worry about where to find gifts for your loved ones at the airport. The Philadelphia International Airport has several duty-free stores where you can purchase gifts. They have gift ideas to help you choose something that will delight your people.

  • If you arrive at Punta Cana Airport and are not feeling well, where can you get medicine?

    If you arrive at PUJ feeling unwell, you can go directly to the pharmacy inside the airport. The pharmacy is located in terminal B.

  • If you need cash at the Philadelphia International Airport and you only have your card, how can you withdraw money?

    PHL has ATMs that allow passengers to withdraw money. These machines are found in every terminal.

  • How can you travel to the Philadelphia International Airport from the city of Philadelphia?

    Transportation options include train - which stops at every terminal - buses, taxis, or cars. You can also request an Uber from their application or website.

  • Are there hotels close to the Punta Cana Airport?

    Yes, there are many hotels near and inside the airport in Punta Cana. They include Puntacana Resort and Club, Tortuga Bay Hotel, and Majestic Colonial Punta Cana. Riu Republica is also a hotel nearby the airport, but only accepts adults.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Punta Cana was $136 for a one-way ticket and $375 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Punta Cana from Philadelphia.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

    When flying out of Philadelphia you will be using Philadelphia. You will be landing at Punta Cana, also known as Punta Cana.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Punta Cana flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Punta Cana, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Punta Cana are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $571 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $667 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Punta Cana.

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

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

    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 Punta Cana with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and PUJ 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 Punta Cana?

    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 Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $200 or less one-way and $445 or less round-trip.
  • The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has several food stores where you can get takeaway meals or even enjoy a sit-down meal.
  • If you are traveling with kids, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) has a designated children's area where you can take your children to play and relax while waiting for your Uber.
  • PHL provides three parking levels, including economy, garage parking, and short-term parking.
  • If you arrive in Punta Cana and are a lactating parent, PUJ has well-designed nursing rooms where you can comfortably breastfeed your infant.
  • You can use buses, taxis, or car rentals to get from Punta Cana Airport to downtown.
  • PUJ has a luxurious lounge featuring a large swimming pool where visitors can enjoy the view of jets passing overhead.
  • If you arrive early at the Philadelphia International Airport, you can check out the exhibition and learn about the unique culture of Philadelphia.
  • When arriving at the Punta Cana airport, some shuttles offer free transport to and from the airport hotels.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Punta Cana?

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

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Punta Cana

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Direct returns

Punta Cana to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier

American Airlines,Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Punta Cana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Punta Cana. 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 Punta Cana? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 8398 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
ATL - GNV
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Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Delayed delayed. Poor professionalism. Our seats changed and we pay for them

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

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

The flight was on time and the landing was very smooth. The crew and flight attendants were all very friendly and professional.

Plane was super cold. No entertainment unless you were with mileage program Getting off the plane was super slow

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

Half of the TSA checkpoints at PHL are closed. Also, there is no standby for first class passengers. You can only standby for coach. Very dated policy and inconsistent with peers.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

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.

Selected seats 5 months prior to date. Had email confirmation and seats were not honoured. Family did not sit together

Loved and was pleasantly surprised by the food!! Request Lufthansa to help transiting passengers at Munich (confusion whether to go thru passport control or not).

The flight was comfortable and the staff were helpful and friendly. However, we did not know we were flying PAL until we arrived in Canada, so it was a bit disconcerting. In addition, which port we were leaving from was confusing.

They did not let us board because one member needed a transit visa, which was not evident at the time of ticket purchase.

I was charge a baggage checking fee $68!! I volunteered to check my duffle bag which usually goes under my seat!

I did not like anything because the flight was cancelled yesterday and I did not get to arrive on time in Toronto as I was rebooked with another airline. This caused me to be really stressed out as I am an individual with back injury and to be forced to stay longer in an airport to accommodate a change of airline and the transfers associated with it Due to this I am probably not going to book through your website to eliminate this potentially chaos in the future

shittiest airline in the hemisphere. To improve - start thinking you're flying people, not cattle

Easy boarding, inflight refreshments came on time and comfortable seat

It was good that our flight left early. It was a nice smooth flight and landing.

All good……but luggage didn’t make it on the airplane. Had to wait 3 days. Was a bummer.

First the flt was delayed over 2 hrs bc of plane mechanics that should have been handled better! No text or email was sent so only found out at the airport so there we sat for 5 hours! THATS RIDICULOUS! The gate area was filthy! No agents showed up till hr before so no additional info was given-waited online for 15 mins while the gate agent chatted and got together then given last seat in back of plane!! No priority for senior or anything-took attendants over 2hrs to serve drinks and snack-WHY are they not served together? By time snack came needed another drink! Worst service in my life!

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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