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$119 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Miami

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Cheapest round-trip
$274
Typical prices: $513-$305
Southwest
Tue 5/19Tue 6/9
PDX - MIA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$291
American Airlines
Sat 5/16Tue 5/19
PDX - MIA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $306 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Miami (PDX-MIA)

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

Tue, May 19 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:55 am
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MIA
9h 00m
1 stop
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4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
MIA
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PDX
10h 30m
1 stop
$274Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:44 pm
PDX
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MIA
10h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:53 pm
MIA
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PDX
6h 30mnonstop
$275American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
11:15 am - 5:05 am
PDX
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MIA
14h 50m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 4:46 pm
MIA
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PDX
13h 16m
1 stop
$280Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25
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5:30 am - 4:50 pm
PDX
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MIA
8h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:33 pm
MIA
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PDX
8h 33m
1 stop
$288Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
Frontier Logo
5:16 pm - 5:51 am
PDX
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MIA
9h 35m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:53 pm
MIA
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PDX
13h 53m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 7:07 am
PDX
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MIA
5h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:53 pm
MIA
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PDX
6h 30mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Fri, May 15
American Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 7:07 am
PDX
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MIA
5h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:53 pm
MIA
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PDX
6h 30mnonstop
$292American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
11:03 pm - 2:19 pm
PDX
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MIA
12h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:33 pm
MIA
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PDX
8h 33m
1 stop
$294Delta
Thu, Jun 4 - Wed, Jun 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 10:47 pm
PDX
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MIA
29h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:35 pm
MIA
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PDX
13h 35m
1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:45 am
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MIA
9h 40m
1 stop
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6:33 am - 12:30 pm
MIA
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PDX
8h 57m
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$298Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Miami flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Miami?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Miami?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Miami on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Portland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Miami?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Miami, 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 Portland to Miami is September, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $544 and $450 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to Miami?

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 $365 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Miami?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Miami, 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 Portland to Miami, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$119
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Miami

  • Does PDX have a USO?

    The USO at PDX is located Landside, on the Mezzanine level. Welcoming active-duty US military personnel and their families, this USO is open from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays but closed on weekends. Soldiers and their families can take advantage of hot and cold beverages, air conditioning, toiletries, TV, and a number of devices to help you connect.

  • Where can I park my car long-term at PDX?

    Before your flight to Miami, you can park your car at PDX long-term in Parking Garages P2 or P3. It will take you just a few minutes to walk from either of these lots to the terminals. Level 2 has charging stations for electric cars. The Economy Lot is farther away but also more affordable. Free shuttles go between the lot and the terminals about every 8min.

  • How do I get from MIA into downtown Miami?

    On the ground level of MIA, you can catch a tram about every 5min that will take you to the airport train station. At the Miami International Airport Station, you can catch a train every 15min that will take you into downtown Miami. The entire journey takes approximately 28min. A taxi is more than twice as fast, but it is also almost 10 times as expensive.

  • Does PDX have a designated play area for kids?

    PDX has two areas in its terminals that are specifically designated as indoor playgrounds for kids. As kids enjoy themselves, parents can relax in the seating provided. One of these play areas is at Gate C17 and the other is just before the security checkpoint where the D and E terminals meet.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Miami?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Miami was $119 for a one-way ticket and $274 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and Miami?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Miami?

    When flying out of Portland you will be using Portland. You will be landing at Miami, also known as Miami.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Miami?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Miami flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Miami?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Miami flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Miami?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Miami?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Miami on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Miami, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Miami are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $380 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 $324 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Miami?

    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 Portland to Miami.

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

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

    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 Miami with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and MIA 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 Portland to Miami?

    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 Miami from Portland 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 Portland to Miami

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $383 or less round-trip.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) serves as a secondary hub for Alaska Airlines and also for Horizon Air. Miami International Airport (MIA) serves as a hub for American Airlines, IBC Airways, and Western Global Airlines. MIA is also a focus city for Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.
  • MIA has its own hotel on airport grounds, the Miami International Airport hotel. This hotel has direct access to MIA's airport restaurants, airport shops, departure gates, and ticketing counters. The hotel itself has many of its own posh amenities, as well. So, if you are staying only briefly in Miami or you wish to get settled quickly, consider making a reservation at the Miami International Airport hotel.
  • When you land at MIA, you can get information about cruises from many different cruise line counters near Baggage Claim. Once you deplane, you can stop by the counters of Carnival, Princess Cruise lines, and Norwegian Cruise lines, just to name a few that are located at Baggage Claim.
  • At PDX, as you wait at departures, keep an eye out for one of the over 20 teams of therapy dogs and their trained handlers. These therapy dog teams roam the airport seeking to provide relaxation and comfort to passengers who might be feeling stressed, upset, bereaved, or confused. The dogs are retired guide dogs for the blind and at PDX, they wear gray DoveLewis vests so that they're recognizable to passengers. Travelers are very much encouraged to pet, cuddle, and smooch these dogs.
  • If you have a few moments as you wait for your plane to Miami at PDX, consider stopping in at the micro cinema the Hollywood Theater on Concourse C. This free theater that seats 22 shows short films made by Oregon filmmakers. Each film is no more than 10min and offers a delightful way to pass the time at PDX.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Miami

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12313 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
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very nice blankets and comfortable seats. great service. Great flights.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
PDX - SEA
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very nice blankets and comfortable seats. great service. Great flights.

great experience just at the end, we got in early and there wasn't anyone at the gate for 30 min so we had to just sit on the tarmac

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

I was seating in 26A and the children in 27A and B were kicking me non-stop. They kicked me for hours nonstop and the parents refused to get off their phones or correct them. I kindly asked multiple times and got screamed at by the mom that her son is disabled. I told her I get it, but that I matter too and she is responsible for her child. He then kicked me so hard my drink spilled. Not one crew member or other passenger said or did a thing. It was so horrible.

Birding was slow. extremely slow; please do experiments on efficient plane boarding experiences; especially regarding passengers that pass their seat number…

Pretty smooth ride!… a little tight in the back and would’ve loved to had a movie screen… couldn’t beat the price to the West Coast!

I like not much people. Could tell the kids to be quiet.

I liked everything except, I left a brand new Switch 2 on the plane and talking to anybody about it is nearly impossible. I had to fill out a form and hope they get back to me in the next 2 weeks. I really hope they contact me. I saved for that thing for over a year and my son is heart broken.

Fight attendant excellent Food very good, not great Seats were stiff and uncomfortable Flight was overall very nice. Last three flights were burdened with miserably uncomfortable seats. Hard stiff no padding.

The ground crew was very good. They communicated clearly and continued updating. The flight crew was fine. The flight crew on the March 20th flight from MCI to Portland was excellent.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

I lost my plane and spend 5 hours at the airport arriving at Buffalo at 1 am taxis are very expensive at that time.

Snacks and included beverages were appreciated. Boarding went smoothly. Plenty of overhead bin space. Seats get very uncomfortable after a couple of hours. After waiting 10 painful minutes for my walker, a very nice Delta guest agent pushed me in a wheelchair to the gate. It was finally delivered to me after another 15 minutes . Our checked bag was on the carousel long b4 I was able to retrieve it. Fortunately it was still there but somewhere along the way the straps we used to secure it were removed and and were not reattached. Wish I had made note of the agents name.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

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

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

Check in was rough because the check in crew did not know how to manage my international visa documents. Required a long process and 4 people to finally be able to proceed to security. They told us incorrect information several times before acknowledging we did indeed have everything we needed from the start.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

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.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

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.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

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