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$42 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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Cheapest round-trip
$79
Typical prices: $242-$116
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Sun 7/26Mon 8/3
PHX - SNA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $87-$185
Frontier
Thu 6/11
PHX - SNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana (PHX-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana

Sun, Jul 26 - Mon, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 1:42 pm
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SNA
1h 22mnonstop
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2:27 pm - 3:53 pm
SNA
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PHX
1h 26mnonstop
$79Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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12:10 pm - 1:39 pm
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SNA
1h 29mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:48 pm
SNA
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PHX
1h 24mnonstop
$81Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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2:15 pm - 3:35 pm
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SNA
1h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:52 pm
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PHX
1h 32mnonstop
$85Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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12:20 pm - 1:42 pm
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1h 22mnonstop
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2:27 pm - 3:53 pm
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PHX
1h 26mnonstop
$86Frontier
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
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2:15 pm - 3:35 pm
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1h 20mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 5:52 pm
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1h 32mnonstop
$88Frontier
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
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12:10 pm - 1:39 pm
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SNA
1h 29mnonstop
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2:27 pm - 3:53 pm
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PHX
1h 26mnonstop
$91Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 12
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12:10 pm - 1:39 pm
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SNA
1h 29mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:48 pm
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PHX
1h 24mnonstop
$92Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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12:10 pm - 1:39 pm
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1h 29mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:48 pm
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PHX
1h 24mnonstop
$93Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:20 pm - 1:42 pm
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1h 22mnonstop
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2:27 pm - 3:53 pm
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1h 26mnonstop
$99Frontier
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
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1h 29mnonstop
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2:24 pm - 3:48 pm
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1h 24mnonstop
$101Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana, California departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) is February, where tickets cost $128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $231 and $225 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$42
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flights

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from John Wayne Airport?

    The most popular mode of transportation is the taxi. They are located in the Ground Transportation Center as well as the Arrival (lower) Level of Terminal C.

  • Are there rental car facilities inside John Wayne Airport?

    John Wayne Airport provides on-site automobile rental services, allowing for a speedy departure. Rental vehicle counters are on the first floor between Terminals A and B, easily accessible from baggage claim.

  • Are there hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

    Guests of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Phoenix-Airport, an IHG Hotel, may take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle and daily breakfast at no additional cost. This will ensure no hustle with the morning rush to the airport. Conveniently, it is just 1.3 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

  • Are there parking lots at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

    Since Phoenix Sky Harbor is the only airport that offers parking on-site, you will find parking at the airport to be easy and flexible with regard to your travel itinerary. At the moment, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has more than 20,000 parking spots available to its customers. The parking area at Sky Harbor Airport is situated in a very accessible location, about 4min away from Terminal 4.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) was $42 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    On your way to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll fly out from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You’ll be landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Phoenix to John Wayne (Santa Ana), Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Phoenix to John Wayne (Santa Ana) are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $301 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $529 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and SNA 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $70 or less one-way and $132 or less round-trip.
  • There are seven different lounges available at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: The Admiral's Clubs of American Airlines, Delta Sky Club, the Centurion Lounge, the Escape Lounge, and USO Lounge.
  • Private nursing areas are available at each terminal of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) just before the security checks, as part of the airport's policy of supporting breastfeeding mothers. Each mother's room is equipped with a changing table, soft chairs, soap and paper towel dispensers, a sink with a countertop, and an electrical outlet for plugging in a powered breast pump.
  • At Sky Harbor International Airport, there are areas specifically allocated for dogs to use the restroom, both within the terminals and outside of them. During layovers, dogs traveling through the airport have their choice of eight distinct areas in which to relieve themselves, drink water, and stretch their legs (mitts for cleaning up provided).
  • The John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a single facility that houses the airport's main lobby in addition to its three terminals (A, B, and C). On the airside, passengers are free to transfer between any of the airport's three terminals. The airport is home to about twenty cafés and restaurants, in addition to around a dozen retail outlets.
  • Both SNA and PHX prioritize the comfort of their customers. Any member of the airport personnel is free to approach passengers at any time before, during, or after their interaction with a service to answer questions or help out. Workers may point customers in the direction of the wheelchair rental desk, or they may give them an overview of the airport's many services. If the guest requests help, it may be provided.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
Find which airlines fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to John Wayne (Santa Ana). 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 Sky Harbor Intl to Santa Ana? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12331 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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onboard snack was pretzels, but the FA was super nice when my neighbor asked for cookies instead and also brought some for me. :)

10.0 ExcellentJennifer, Apr 2026
PHX - PDX
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onboard snack was pretzels, but the FA was super nice when my neighbor asked for cookies instead and also brought some for me. :)

It was fine. I upgraded to premium economy & lived the extra legroom. Unfortunately, I was seated next to a man who sniffled A LOT during the flight and had his earphones on so loud that I could hear the music sitting next to him!

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

My seat and tray were filthy. Someone’s used straw was in the seat pocket and there were coffee stains and food crumbs on the tray table

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

Poor, the last leg of our trip was cancelled and we didn't know about it until we arrived at the airport. Another flight on the same airline was not available until three days later which would have ruined our vacation. Luckily we were able to get re-blooked on another airline after spending hours at the airport.

Good. Flight was good. Crew was good. Wish they offered coffee refills. Wish I didn’t have to pay for headphones. Otherwise good for a commercial flight.

Boarding was good. Alaska Airlines is good. On time good. clean. The little bag of peanuts was horrible.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

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

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

Early morning flight and no food in First Class except a "salmon" box. No thank you. Was informed before take off by Captain that the plane was not serviced before we boarded in Phoenix. How does that happen? Need more frequent additions/turn over on the Entertainment. Thanks

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

We called Kayak for a change due to the TSA situation in Atlanta. What we got was a canceled return flight (in error) and we had to find the mistake. Not happy with Kayak who blamed it on AA.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

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.

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

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

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

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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

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