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Cheapest round-trip
$240
Typical prices: $250-$397
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PHL - SJC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$120
Typical prices: $139-$273
Frontier
Sun 8/30
PHL - SJC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $299 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to San Jose (PHL-SJC)

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

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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11:06 am - 1:17 pm
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29h 11m
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2:12 pm - 6:00 am
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PHL
12h 48m
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$240Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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11:06 am - 1:17 pm
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29h 11m
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2:12 pm - 6:00 am
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PHL
12h 48m
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$284Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:06 am - 1:17 pm
PHL
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SJC
29h 11m
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1:02 pm - 6:30 am
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PHL
14h 28m
1 stop
$291Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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8:00 am - 12:07 pm
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31h 07m
1 stop
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1:02 pm - 6:30 am
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PHL
14h 28m
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$297Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:46 pm - 11:21 pm
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SJC
8h 35m
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2:17 pm - 6:30 am
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PHL
13h 13m
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$305Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:20 am - 12:54 pm
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8h 34m
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1:24 pm - 11:56 pm
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7h 32m
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$319Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
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11:06 am - 1:17 pm
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29h 11m
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2:12 pm - 6:00 am
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PHL
12h 48m
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$321Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:25 am - 11:46 am
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8h 21m
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6:37 pm - 5:35 am
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PHL
7h 58m
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$324United Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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3:58 pm - 10:58 pm
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10h 00m
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7:11 pm - 6:05 am
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7h 54m
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$329Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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5:55 am - 2:55 pm
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12h 00m
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11:00 pm - 11:35 am
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9h 35m
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$333Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to San Jose flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to San Jose 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 San Jose, California?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Jose, California from Philadelphia usually cost between $284 and $424 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $240 on Frontier (Aug 13-Aug 17).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to San Jose?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to San Jose, 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 San Jose is August, where tickets cost $310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $438 respectively.

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

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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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April

Cheapest flight

$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to San Jose

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

  • Does PHL Airport allow pets?

    Yes. There is a pet-relief area located at different terminals within the airport. They are found both outdoors and indoors. Your pet is given proper care while at the relief-are. You can play with your pet in the grassy area. You should contact the airport to inquire about security screening.

  • Are there art exhibitions at PHL Airport?

    Yes. An exhibition within the airport shows the cultural background of the Philadelphians. You can enjoy art while at the airport as you wait for the departure time of your flight. There are several paintings that you can enjoy looking at. Sculpture and artifacts are available too.

  • Are there services for persons with limited mobility at SJC Airport?

    Yes. There is a ramp and an elevator that you can use to easily access other floors without struggling. The airport offers wheelchair assistance to guests with limited mobility. You need to book the service online to ensure the wheelchair s availed on your arrival at the airport.

  • Does San Jose Airport offer services to corporate travelers?

    Yes. There is a business center located within the airport. Here, you can get facilities for meeting clients, brand launching and organizing seminars. A working space with power outlets and an internet connection ensures you continue your work comfortably. The service is available to all arriving business travelers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to San Jose was $120 for a one-way ticket and $240 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Philadelphia to San Jose. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    Philadelphia and San Jose are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at San Jose.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to San Jose?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to San Jose?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to San Jose, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to San Jose are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Jose.

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

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

    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 Jose with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and SJC 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 San Jose?

    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 Jose 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 San Jose

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) offers parking facilities to departing travelers arriving with cars. You can book parking before the day of travel to ensure you get the service. Self-park is available to ensure you park your car in a comfortable place. Long-term parking is available for travelers on a long vacation. Valet parking ensures you do not go through the stress of looking for a place to park.
  • PHL Airport offers nursing facilities to lactating mothers. Mamava Suite is located at Terminal A and ensures security and privacy while breastfeeding your baby. A power supply is available to enable you to pump milk for your baby while still at the airport. You can change your baby's diaper at the available changing table.
  • PHL Airport has lounges within its terminals. The Centurion Lounge is available at Terminal A of the Airport. USO Lounge is at Terminal A and is usually open for 24 hours. Snacks and drinks are available at the lounges to ensure you do not wait for the flight on an empty stomach. You can go through the magazines and newspapers available at the airport.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) offers transport facilities to travelers arriving at the airport. There is a bus located at the terminal. It has a frequency of 5 minutes. It operates from 4 am to 11 pm to ensure all travelers access the service. A taxi is available for hire. Ensure that the taxi you hire has a driver.
  • SJC Airport offers car rental services to arriving travelers. There are several car rental agencies within the airport. Economy, Payless and Dollar ensure you get the service on arrival at the airport. You need to book online for the service to ensure there are no inconveniences on your arrival at the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Jose. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4238 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

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

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

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

Flight was on time and the crew was very nice.

Flight was delayed for 1 hour. Otherwise it was a fairly normal Southwest experience

Main flight attendant made light of the delay and presented some humor to lighten the tempestuous situation. Delayed flight took off 2 hours after scheduled time.

More assistance and clarity for travelers with gate checking and lap children

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Comfort+ on delta was excellent room for a 6’4” male. No one issues. Staff was great. Flight was bumpy but the pilot did everything he could to make it comfortable. Internet went out half way through the flight. I am glad I didn’t pay for it. But that was a huge issue for users.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

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

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Flight was on time, crew were excellent. For some reason our originally selected seats were changed. We had to re-choose our seats when we checked in online and options were limited. One of our two checked bags we placed on the wrong carousel. It was only be shear luck that I saw it. That cost us 20 minutes of wasted time. So much for the “priority” tags. They are meaningless, and have been ever since they were implemented. I wish you would do the save some money and stop using them.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

I was unhappy with having the seat I chose changed at the last minute. I was moved to an aisle seat which did not recline and was next to the bathroom. The bathroom odors made the flight entirely unpleasant. Having carefully chosen my seat months before I was not pleased with my AA experience. In addition, they ran out of tea during flight service, really?

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

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.

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!

Booked direct in July '24. Turned into a 14 hr layover (both ways) in Denver. My 5 day vaca turned into a 1 day . Not good, BUT,... Thank you for the people @ Frontier who were professionally friendly & approachable.

The trip was good but the last minute changes I didn’t like because I had already talked to the attendee and they didn’t help me with my ticket I was having trouble checking in and when the time was up they help me but charge me for that and last minute luggage it was a small bag. After I was in the airplane I realized you were charging because the flight was almost empty and you have to get the money some how. Thanks for everything.

$80 fee for a backpack as a personal item is robbery.

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