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Cheapest round-trip
$192
Typical prices: $319-$197
Southwest
Tue 9/1Tue 9/8
PDX - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$294
Typical prices: $362-$222
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/24Thu 9/10
PDX - RNO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $192 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Reno (PDX-RNO)

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

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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3:00 pm - 9:15 pm
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6h 15m
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5:50 am - 1:20 pm
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7h 30m
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$192Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:15 pm - 11:59 pm
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RNO
4h 44m
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4:20 pm - 10:45 pm
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6h 25m
1 stop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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3:43 pm - 7:56 pm
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4h 13m
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2:14 pm - 8:59 pm
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6h 45m
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$207United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:50 am - 12:45 pm
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RNO
6h 55m
2 stops
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4:20 pm - 9:55 pm
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PDX
5h 35m
1 stop
$210Southwest
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 7:56 pm
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RNO
4h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 10:45 pm
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PDX
6h 46m
1 stop
$217United Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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3:23 pm - 7:53 pm
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4h 30m
1 stop
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1:59 pm - 9:00 pm
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7h 01m
1 stop
$227United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 10
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11:16 am - 5:59 pm
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6h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 12:50 am
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5h 55m
1 stop
$232United Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 9:27 am
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RNO
4h 12m
1 stop
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6:55 pm - 12:50 am
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PDX
5h 55m
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$237United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 6
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2:20 pm - 7:10 pm
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4h 50m
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7:45 pm - 12:35 am
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4h 50m
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$247Southwest
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 9
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5:49 pm - 12:40 pm
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RNO
18h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:04 pm - 6:04 pm
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5h 00m
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$250Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Reno 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 Reno?

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 Reno departing in September.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Reno on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to Reno. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Reno, 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 Reno is January, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $397 and $376 respectively.

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

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 $362, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Reno, 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 Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Reno

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on RNO

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Reno 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 Portland to Reno

  • What flight possibilities can I choose from between Portland and Reno?

    It is possible to find several daily non-stop flights between Portland and Reno. A few different companies are usually responsible for servicing these, including Alaska Airlines. You may also find flights that require a layover, which usually happens in San Francisco. Companies that operate these include United Airlines.

  • What are my transportation options for going from downtown Portland to Portland International Airport?

    The quickest way to get from downtown Portland to Portland International Airport is by driving, as it will take you only around 15 to 20 minutes unless there is extra traffic. Public transportation, such as bus line 8 and the MAX Red Line tram, will bring you to your destination in around 1 hour.

  • How can I travel from Reno -Tahoe International Airport to the city center?

    Driving from Reno -Tahoe International Airport to the city center will typically be a 10 to 15-minute journey. Otherwise, there is public transportation including bus line 12. The bus will bring you to the heart of Reno in around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

  • Do I have the option of renting a car directly from Reno -Tahoe International Airport once my flight has landed?

    There is a rental car center at Reno -Tahoe International Airport that can be found in the baggage claim area. Some of the companies that have desks in this on-site center include Alamo, Dollar, and National. These agencies store their cars directly at the airport, making it easy for you to walk to your vehicle in the designated parking area once your flight has touched down at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Reno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Reno was $109 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from Portland. You’ll be landing at Reno.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Reno?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Reno, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Reno are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Reno.

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

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

    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 Reno with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and RNO 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 Reno?

    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 Reno 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 Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is considered to be a major hub for a few different airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and SkyWest Airlines. You will find that many of the flights that depart from this airport are serviced by one of these airlines.
  • When traveling with a dog, keep in mind that Reno -Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has a dog park, known as the gate K-9 Bark Park. It can be found just north of baggage claim and you can find it by following the sidewalk paw prints from exit door D.
  • A convenient way to kill any extra time you have before boarding your flight at Portland International Airport is by heading to one of the many lounges that are available for passengers. There is the Alaska Lounge on concourse C, as well as the United Club on concourse E. There is also the Delta Sky Club on concourse D.
  • If you need to make a phone call once you have arrived at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, you can do so for free at courtesy phones that are on the first floor of the main terminal building. There are also courtesy phones that can be found in any of the Productivity Centers located throughout the airport.
  • Get rid of any pre-travel stress by enjoying a treatment at the Dragontree Spa on concourse C of Portland International Airport. Some of the services that you can choose from include a holistic foot, chair, or full-body massage.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Reno. 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12517 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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I upgraded to a better seat and it was much more comfortable. Nobody serves food anymore and actually on a 2+ hr flight not necessary. I didn’t even get water.

6.0 GoodPatricia, Jun 2026
SEA - RNO
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I upgraded to a better seat and it was much more comfortable. Nobody serves food anymore and actually on a 2+ hr flight not necessary. I didn’t even get water.

We were 35 minutes late because the caterer had not stocked the plane. Plane was fully loaded and ready to go 15 minutes before departure time. We sat there 35 minutes?

The seats are too small/crowded. It is frustrating to be forced to sit with someone who is overweight as they crown the other seat. Nothing against the person…just the airline companies who continue(over decades!)to reduce seat sizes. Americans are fat. Those of us who are not are tired of being compromised by the airline companies who don’t faces that fact and make adjustments. Maybe have “overweight seats”? Maybe give us a discount for being forced into an uncomfortable flight due to others overweightness? Please, make adjustments…be accountable. Thanks!

I flew standby with my two children and completely forgot it was Memorial Day weekend. We tried to fly from PDX to YVR. Unfortunately, after four attempts, we gave up and tried SEA instead after the holiday. The ground crew was very helpful, checking us in and accommodating us when we were finally able to get on a flight. The sad part was that they accidentally loaded one of my suitcases on the Vancouver flight without us during one of our attempts to get on a flight, even though it had a standby tag on it. I filed a report with baggage services, and thankfully, it was returned to PDX the following day. AS was in touch with us and updated us on the process of returning the luggage to the USA.

Internet was great. It was nice to watch a movie. The crew was very nice.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

On this flight there wer only 25 people on board. So no one in 5 rows ahead of me and noone in 7 rows behind me. So very chill.

Considering my flight to Portland was in a broken chair that I had paid extra for, this one was great. So yeah, wonderful.

Some food or at least snacks need to be offered on long flights. I thought I had ordered food for my husband and I prior to the flight, but was told during the flight that I had not. Perhaps, if you must charge extra for food, let people order on board. We did get some food, which evidently others had decided they didn’t want onboard, but it wasn’t very good. We did like the adherence to takeoff and landing times, and the quick return of our luggage.

Our meal order was screwed up. We had to choose from basic boxes. I was not happy.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

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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