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5:15 am - 11:05 amPDX-SAN
5h 50m1 stop
7:59 pm - 12:35 amSAN-PDX
4h 36m1 stop
$78Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 28
5:15 am - 5:17 pmPDX-SAN
12h 02m1 stop
7:59 pm - 8:17 amSAN-PDX
12h 18m1 stop
$80Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
5:15 am - 11:05 amPDX-SAN
5h 50m1 stop
1:25 pm - 3:57 pmSAN-PDX
2h 32mnonstop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
8:24 pm - 10:58 pmPDX-SAN
2h 34mnonstop
7:32 pm - 8:17 amSAN-PDX
12h 45m1 stop
$83Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
1:20 pm - 12:56 pmPDX-SAN
23h 36m1 stop
10:18 am - 11:49 pmSAN-PDX
13h 31m1 stop
$98Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 27
1:20 pm - 12:56 pmPDX-SAN
23h 36m1 stop
7:24 pm - 11:59 pmSAN-PDX
28h 35m1 stop
$99Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 24
12:49 am - 8:07 amPDX-SAN
7h 18m1 stop
7:59 pm - 12:35 amSAN-PDX
4h 36m1 stop
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3:34 pm - 8:57 pmPDX-SAN
5h 23m1 stop
2:25 pm - 5:04 pmSAN-PDX
2h 39mnonstop
Sat, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 4
7:00 am - 9:32 amPDX-SAN
2h 32mnonstop
6:55 pm - 9:26 pmSAN-PDX
2h 31mnonstop
$177Alaska Airlines
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6:30 pm - 9:00 pmPDX-SAN
2h 30mnonstop
8:50 pm - 11:21 pmSAN-PDX
2h 31mnonstop
$197Alaska Airlines
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Flights from Portland to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Portland to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, 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 San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, 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 San Diego is January, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $330 and $298 respectively.

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

The average 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 $445, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Portland to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 112 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Portland to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($42) and Frontier ($54). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($78) and Frontier ($98).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Portland and San Diego?

Portland and San Diego are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (35 flights per week), Spirit Airlines (7 flights per week), and Southwest (2 flights per week).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Portland and San Diego?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Portland to San Diego.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Portland to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $76 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Portland and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 6 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Portland and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 2h 30m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 44 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Portland and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Portland to San Diego take?

Direct flights cover the 933 miles separating Portland to San Diego in about 2h 23m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Portland to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Portland at 7:00 am and will be landing in San Diego at 9:32 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Portland to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Portland to San Diego jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$42
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to San Diego

  • Does San Diego International Airport have car rental offerings?

    Yes. There is a shuttle you can catch outside the baggage claim area that will take you to the rental car center, where you will find many rental car companies. Some companies, like Budget, are open for business 24 hours a day - while others have shorter operating hours, such as Sixt, which is open from 7 am to 12 midnight every day.

  • Can I leave my car at Portland International Airport?

    Yes. The short-term lot, connected to the terminal by skybridges and tunnels, offers daily rates of $30. There are long-term garages that are also connected by tunnels to the terminals but are a bit further away. You can park there for about $24 a day. For around $15 a day, you can park at the economy lot, which is about a 10 minutes shuttle ride to the terminal.

  • Where can I find information or help at San Diego International Airport?

    Once you arrive at San Diego, you may have questions about getting around the airport or ground transportation. Not to worry - SAN’s Volunteer Airport Ambassadors man information desks and roam the terminals on courtesy golf carts, offering help to passengers every day of the year. They are well-trained in airport resources and wear blue golf shirts or vests.

  • Does Portland International Airport have interesting things to do or see?

    Portland International Airport has both an art and music program to offer visitors pleasant distractions. There are rotating exhibits of artworks featuring local and regional artists throughout the airport, and local musicians volunteer to perform various genres, including classical and jazz. You can also watch short films about the Pacific Northwest at the Hollywood Theater in Concourse C.

  • What are the public transportation options from San Diego International Airport into the city?

    There are several public transportation options available from SAN. The City Bus route 992 stops at Terminals 1 and 2 on its way to downtown San Diego and runs from 5 am to 12 midnight every day of the week. You can also take Rental Car Shuttles from Terminals 1 and 2 to catch the Green Trolley Line into the city.

  • What time should I get to Portland International Airport for my flight to San Diego?

    It is recommended that you allow at least 2 hours before your departure time for checking in and clearing security. PDX does have TSA PreCheck lanes available, which are open from 4 am to 4 pm every day at all the airport’s security checkpoints. 

  • Are there nonstop flights from Portland to San Diego, California?

    There are several nonstop flights you can use to fly from Portland to San Diego. Alaska Airlines offers a nonstop flight from Portland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. You can also use a United Airlines flight with one stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), but this could take a bit longer. Book through KAYAK if you want information about different flights to pick the most suitable route.

  • Are there amenities for families at Portland International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your family and have a small baby, the Portland International Airport offers lactation rooms located in B and D concourses. The rooms are equipped with a deep sink, a comfortable chair, electrical outlets, and adjustable lighting. Also, there is a play area for your kids near the concourse D and E security checkpoint, pre-security. Another play area is near gate C17 in Concourse C after security checkpoints.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

    You can use San Diego International Airport’s free Wi-Fi. The airport offers 2h sessions, so if you need to access something quickly on the internet, enable your Wi-Fi and connect to “#SANfreewifi.” For additional time, you simply log back in for another session.

  • Where are ATMs at San Diego International Airport?

    There are ATMs throughout the airport by Bank of America. Non-Bank of America customers pay about $2.50 per transaction. In Terminal 1, you can find ATMs near Gate 1 past the checkpoint, in the Lobby near the food court, near Gate 5, and near Gate 13. In Terminal 2, there are ATMs at Gates 20-32 near the escalator, near Gate 23 past the checkpoint, and in the Baggage Claim area near Carousel 4.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to San Diego was $42 for a one-way ticket and $78 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to San Diego?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Portland and San Diego.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $286 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $553 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and SAN 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 San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Portland to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $120 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to be able to change your flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), make sure “No Change Fee” is checked under "Flexible Options." You will only see fares for flights you can reschedule at no extra charge.
  • The different colors in the drop-down calendar tell you if there are cheaper days to fly to San Diego from Portland. Those dates are in green. The red ones are the priciest, and the yellow ones are somewhere in-between.
  • Avoid surprise charges for extra luggage when checking in for your flight from Portland to San Diego. Use the Fee Assistant and select the number of carry-on and check-in bags you plan on taking. KAYAK will calculate fares to fit your budget.
  • For flights from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, California, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is the preferred airport for departure. It’s served by different airlines, including Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.
  • At the Portland International Airport, you can use free Wi-Fi. To use the Wi-Fi service, connect to their SSID “flypdx” then accept the terms and conditions presented.
  • If you want something to eat at Portland International Airport, there are several restaurants, including Café Yumm and McDonald's in Concourse C, Tillamook Market in Concourse E, and Deschutes Brewery in Concourse D.
  • To keep your pet calm, the Portland International Airport offers a pet relief area, which you can access at the south side of the Concourse Connector.
  • Flights from Portland International Airport arrive at the San Diego International Airport (SAN), which sits 3 miles away from downtown San Diego.
  • While at San Diego International Airport, if you need to relax, there are several lounges, including Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2, Gate 23 & 33, and United Club located in Terminal 2, Gate Mezzanine.
  • The Lost and Found office at San Diego International Airport is in Terminal 2 in the Baggage Claim area. It’s open from 6 am to 11 pm. You can also call airport support to report any issues.
  • Cash services are available from ATMs located throughout the terminals. There are ATMs in Terminal 1 in the Food Court, Terminal 2 gate concourses, and Terminal 2 West in the Baggage Claim area.
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Flights from Portland to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Portland to San Diego 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesJul 2024
Definitely arrive the 2 hours before your flight or you will have no extra time before boarding. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesMay 2024
Other than that stewardess, the flight was very good.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Portland to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Portland to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Spirit Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Icelandair, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Condor, Icelandair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Condor, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to San Diego. 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9365 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.2Food
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarding was fast and we didn’t sit on the tarmac very long when leaving. When flight arrived waited too long to get to gate. Aisles too narrow. Seats too small, if fat person was next to me we would have been touching that’s unacceptable.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2024PDX - SAN
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Boarding was fast and we didn’t sit on the tarmac very long when leaving. When flight arrived waited too long to get to gate. Aisles too narrow. Seats too small, if fat person was next to me we would have been touching that’s unacceptable.

For a red-eye flight, it was overall okay. My biggest complaint is that my seat recline was broken and I paid more for a premium seat. That was disappointing.

I APPRECIATED THAT THEY CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT I NEEDED TO BOARD ASAP AS I THOUGHT I STILL HAD AFEW MINUTES LEFT TO FINISH MY BLOODY MARY.

The flight was delayed for 2 hours but oh well. They were nice and worked to minimize the hassle

The plane was very late in part because they wasted so much time trying to be funny in begging people to volunteer to check their bags. We FINALLY got home 2 hours lager than expected.

We arrived almost 1/2 hour early at Burbank......we sat and waited for gate to open and then for stairs to arrive to deboard us. That took almost an hour. The flight was beautiful....the arrival at Burbank was frustrating.

Being seated next to the engine was awful! I was nauseous the entire trip from pre-take-off, flying to landing. The engine vibration was very strong!

In economy, there was actually a decent amount of legroom and it was shocking to be in a bathroom that actually had a little bit of space! It was far more spacious than Most airlines are today. It was pleasant because of that.

When Alaska uses Sky west which it does on many flights in and out of PDX, The planes use " Gates" that are outside of the terminal and are a long walk to and from the planes. Also you must board and deplane using a ramp. I have difficulty walking so going into Portland was difficult. Going out was worse . We walked to nearly the emd of this "Tunnel " only to be told there was a problem with the plane so we had to take the long walk back to to the terminal and then back out again when the plane was fixed. I will look for a Southwest flight next time I go to Portland

The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

Meh. A late flight meant I missed my connections, and a 2pm LAX arrival turned into gettin in after midnight.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

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

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

See my previous comments. I was probably booked in business but was moved to economy

Boarding was efficient. Crew was not pleasant and skipped me during a round of beverage service. Older plane with no seat back screens and I couldn’t connect to wifi or their entertainment offerings.

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

I was refused to used the toilet closes to my seat and had to go to the back of the plane .. it was difficult for me I’m a wheelchair customer

United Airlines was fantastic, however, UnderPricer was a nightmare. I got to the airport 4 hours before my flight. We are moving to New Zealand so had quite a bit of baggage (16 checked items) and so wanted to have plenty of time to get everything taken care of properly. When I went to check in they (United) could only find a ticket for me. The 5 tickets for my children were never officially ticketed. I called Underpricer and they told me it was United's fault and United told me that Underpricer just needs to reissue the tickets, but they refused to. I asked the Underpricer agent to transfer me to his supervisor as I was not getting the help I needed. He told me the supervisor was busy but that he would call me back in 30 minutes. 30 minutes came and went with no phone call. After an hour I called Underpricer back but they would not let me talk to the person I had talked to before, just told me that he was talking with the supervisor and technical support. I called again an hour later, was told the same thing. I tried again later, with only about 30 minutes until my flight was scheduled to leave (meaning I had been at the airport for more than 3 hours with my 5 children trying to get ticketed and board the flight). Also, my husband had moved to New Zealand 3 months prior, I haven't seen him in 3 months, my children hadn't seen their dad in 3 months, we were all extremely eager to get on that flight and get to New Zealand. The situation with the tickets did not get resolved until after it was too late to check our luggage and board our flight. We were devastated. My 11 year old son was in tears at not being able to be on his way to see his dad. Thankfully we were rebooked for the next evening, but that night it felt devastating. We'd been at the airport for 4 hours waiting. My in-laws waited with me and then helped me reload all our baggage and took us home to stay with them for the night. On the newly booked flights we could not sit together - my children were spread throughout the plane. So, even though I had paid extra to select our seats after buying my seats from Underpricer only two of us were able to sit together (thankful that my 11 year old wasn't all by himself, but not happy that my 14 & 16 year old daughters were seated by strangers). I really feel that Underpricer should refund me what I paid for the seating ($120 USD). It was a very frustrating situation and I plan on never using Kayak or Underpricer ever again.

The lady at the check in counter wasn't helpful

Connecting flights were poor,especially in Naples.our Lufthansa air bus was a joke.way too small for that long of a flight.no room at all.couldn’t even get out of the seats to move around or go to the bathrooms.we thought we were getting an actual air bus,double decker.i will never fly that long in a plane like that again.kind of misleading to call it an air bus.we actually had more room on our buses that we used.

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

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Awful. My flight was three hours late leaving DFW and we just arrived at LAX three hours late and stuck on the runway. I heard the Spirit workers at the desk in DFW say that we were waiting on a crew. I am extremely disappointed in Spirit.

Canceled my first flight for no discernible reason and couldn't rebook me on to a new flight until the next day. They did not compensate me for the delay in any way.

At LAS airport, bag drop process was hard, you need to pay for a faster drop. There was a long line for a free drop and you need to do it by yourself. No one helped you. Bad experience at LAS airport.

Terrible airline. Cancelled the flight less than 24 hours before the flight. Caused me extra expenses!!! This will be the last time me and my family will travel with them

Good experience between checking in all the way to baggage claim... waited 45 minutes for our bags in Portland. Waited for an hour when we landed in BWI... they brought half out-quickly. The others took the hour.

Very uncomfortable seats that do not recline. My husband had hip replacement 7 years ago; after 5 hours from Maryland to California and another 5 hours back, we had to go to the emergency for the intense pain on his hip joint and soon he will see the surgeon. The cherry on the cake was when at the end of our flight back to BWI, we were prompted by a flight attendant to stretch: "arms right, now left, now reach your toes..." (really? how can we do that as we are sitting on seats with no leg room?) "...and as you are there, pick up any garbage you may see on the floor"!!! wow!

It was delayed 7 hours!!!!! We had to spend $550 on new flights so we didn’t miss our evening event for family. It was absolutely ridiculous. Our flight was suppose to leave at 9:30 am. Nobody was there to even help until 12:30. Worst experience ever.

Delays delays and more delays in both LAX and San Jose. And then I said something else flight was supposed to arrive in Portland at 12:04 but didn't land until 2:30 PM which made me late for my appointment.

My flight was delayed then cancelled My elder parents were upstairs waiting for a spirit rep to bring them downstairs to where my sister waited for 2 hours. My elder parents are not able to walk . My dad was wet of urine from where he could not hold it .waiting for some spirit personnel to wheel chair them back down stairs to where my sister was waiting for them for two hours . That is not ok

Terrible leg room, seats don’t recline, delayed flight, and even water isn’t free onboard

Better than expected.on time. Friendly staff in NY however MYR not so nice.

The flight crew and flight attendants are poorly trained and demonstrate poor professionalism. They have a sloppy appearance and communicate with patrons poorly. It is embarrassing for them to be representatives of an airline and for them to be called professionals.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

Flying Frontiier was extremely poor!! I paid for a7:15am flight on flight 1601 from PHL To Las Vegas and the delay was brutally, excruciatingly and disgustingly long (8 hrs). I arrived by Uber to PHL at 5:30 am and had to spend the entire 8 hr delay inside the airport. Even more atrocious was that the flight was delayed twice. On the phone with customer service for two hours and was not fully compensated. I feel taken advantage of with this airline. They offered a menial couched for another flight within 90 days to me and my husband who has never flown but this experience has made us almost 100% sure to not fly this airline and will suggest that others don’t either. We don’t want to book ever again, don’t want a menial voucher and I believe by standard and because the flight was delayed for 8 hours, I should be fully reimbursed for the entire round trip. There is no excuse why this should have ever occurred. After sharing my experience with others in Vegas and Philadelphia, I was told that Frontier airlines is notorious for long delayed flights, poor customer service and refusal to compensate people correctly. I’m very nervous to see what departing from Vegas to Philadelphia will bring.

I fly Frontier often and generally don't have any issues. For some reason, the Denver to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) flight always needs to wait on the tarmac in Houston because a gate is not available after landing. I've been stuck for as little as 15 minutes and as much as a little over an hour. I know only fly the Frontier Denver to IAH route when there is not an available flight to Houston Hobby (HOU).

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

I’ve never flown frontier without a flight getting canceled. I understand that things go wrong with planes, but all other airlines handle cancellations so well. Frontier becomes a dumpster fire if a problem appears for them.

Checking in was easy and simple, crew was nice and efficient, but I would improve seat assignment randomness to make it easier to sit together based on when you check in. Overall would fly with them again.

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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