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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to Salt Lake City, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $287-$160
United Airlines
Sat 8/22Tue 8/25
PDX - SLC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$307
Typical prices: $380-$295
Delta
Wed 6/24Sat 6/27
PDX - SLC • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice for budget value.
Delta offers free Wi-Fi on domestic flights; Alaska has a 20-minute bag guarantee.
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Cheapest • Avg $156 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City (PDX-SLC)

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

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 11:54 pm
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SLC
7h 11m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 10:45 pm
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7h 10m
1 stop
$237United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3
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3:23 pm - 11:54 pm
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SLC
7h 31m
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5:20 am - 9:27 am
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5h 07m
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$247United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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3:43 pm - 11:54 pm
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7h 11m
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5:05 am - 9:32 am
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5h 27m
1 stop
$257United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19
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9:34 pm - 9:33 am
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SLC
10h 59m
1 stop
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7:25 am - 4:35 pm
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PDX
10h 10m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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5:20 pm - 7:31 am
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13h 11m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 4:36 pm
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11h 31m
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$259Frontier
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
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5:20 pm - 7:31 am
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13h 11m
1 stop
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10:50 pm - 4:57 pm
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19h 07m
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$260Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
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5:21 pm - 11:44 pm
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5h 23m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 4:51 pm
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11h 46m
1 stop
$263Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 15
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5:36 pm - 1:02 pm
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SLC
18h 26m
1 stop
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10:20 am - 11:35 am
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26h 15m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:42 pm - 1:05 pm
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SLC
18h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:15 am - 2:27 pm
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PDX
28h 12m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 29
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5:42 pm - 1:05 pm
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18h 23m
1 stop
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8:16 am - 4:57 pm
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9h 41m
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$268Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Salt Lake City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City is January, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $348 and $307 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to Salt Lake City?

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 $332 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Salt Lake City

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Gabriel Leigh

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$76
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Salt Lake City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Portland to Salt Lake City: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Portland to Salt Lake City 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
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SLC
Jul 2024
Alaska, Southwest and Delta are my go-to's. Stay away from independent airlines that can cancel flights without much warning. Also, order tickets at least 2 months out for whichever airline you choose, and avoid third party agents, because they lack the protection you need if flights run into problems.
DarleneFlew with Alaska Airlines
PDX
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SLC
Feb 2024
Easy boarding. SLC gate was a long way from baggage claim.

FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Salt Lake City

  • How do I get to Portland International Airport using public transportation?

    The easiest way to get from downtown Portland to the airport is via the town’s light rail system. The MAX light rail Red Line connects downtown Portland to the airport and the trip takes less than 40min. The first train arrives daily at the airport at 4:45 am.

  • What accessibility options are available at Portland International Airport?

    The terminals at Portland International Airport are easily accessible by wheelchair, and the airport provides handicap parking at discounted rates and restrooms for people with mobility issues. The airport uses Aira to assist passengers with visual impairments and uses the Sunflower lanyard to identify passengers with hidden disabilities.

  • How do I get from Salt Lake City International Airport to the city?

    On arrival at Salt Lake City International Airport, the TRAX Green Line train offers the most convenient transportation when moving from the airport to the city. Another public transportation option is the city’s bus service, which does not operate on holidays and weekends. You can also choose to use rideshare services, taxis, or car rental services, which are available at the airport.

  • Is parking available at Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport offers a variety of parking options that facilitate both short-term and long-term parking. There is one short-term garage within the airport premise, and two long-term garages parked next to the rental car center. The airport also provides valet parking, which is the most convenient form of parking available.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Salt Lake City was $76 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and Salt Lake City?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    Portland and Salt Lake City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Portland from Portland and will be arriving at Salt Lake City.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Salt Lake City flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Salt Lake City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and Salt Lake City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Salt Lake City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Salt Lake City are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $294 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $289 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City.

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

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

    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 Salt Lake City with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SLC 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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $302 or less round-trip.
  • Enjoy the variety of lounges available at your departure and arrival airports to relax or work before or after your flight. You can find them inside Concourse C, D, E, and inside the main airport terminal at Portland International Airport (PDX). The two lounges at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are both located in the Main Terminal.
  • When traveling with your furry friend, be sure to use the pet relief areas at Portland International Airport to ensure the comfort of your pet during the flight. You can find them both outside the terminal and inside the terminal in the Concourse Connector close to gates C1/C2.
  • Portland International Airport caters to nursing mothers by providing two nursing rooms in Concourse B and D in the main terminal. Each nursing room is equipped with electrical outlets, a sink, adjustable lighting, and a comfortable chair. If dedicated nursing rooms are busy, the Portland International Airport Conference Center is used as a private nursing area.
  • Traveling with kids out of Portland International Airport is simple as the airport has two designated play areas. One play area is located on Concourse C, while the other is located close to the D/E security checkpoint.
  • When traveling out of Portland International Airport, you are advised to arrive at least 2h before the departure time for domestic flights and 3h for international flights.
  • When traveling to Salt Lake City International Airport, be ready for the traffic at the airport as it is a hub for Delta Airlines as well as serving the west coast and the intermountain west.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Salt Lake City?

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

Direct departures

Portland to Salt Lake City

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Salt Lake City to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Portland to Salt Lake City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Salt Lake City. 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 Portland to Salt Lake City? 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 12469 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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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?

6.0 GoodTom, Jun 2026
PDX - ATL
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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.

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.

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

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

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

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

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

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

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

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

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

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

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

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.

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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