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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $458-$299
Frontier
Fri 7/3Sun 7/5
RIC - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $469-$289
Delta
Thu 7/30Sun 8/2
RIC - ATL • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $123 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Atlanta (RIC-ATL)

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

Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5
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6:46 pm - 3:12 pm
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20h 26m
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8:30 pm - 5:52 pm
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21h 22m
1 stop
$329Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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5:31 pm - 7:25 pm
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ATL
25h 54m
1 stop
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10:09 am - 5:29 pm
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31h 20m
2 stops
$331Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
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6:15 am - 10:20 am
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4h 05m
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1:10 pm - 11:55 pm
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10h 45m
2 stops
$332Southwest
Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:35 am - 4:05 pm
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9h 30m
2 stops
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7:20 am - 7:10 pm
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11h 50m
2 stops
$337Southwest
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
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6:15 am - 5:15 pm
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11h 00m
2 stops
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6:20 am - 12:00 pm
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5h 40m
1 stop
$338Southwest
Thu, Jul 16 - Sat, Aug 1
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10:19 am - 11:58 am
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1h 39mnonstop
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3:49 pm - 5:30 pm
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1h 41mnonstop
$339Delta
Wed, Jun 24 - Thu, Jul 9
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6:46 pm - 5:02 am
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ATL
10h 16m
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5:01 am - 3:57 pm
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RIC
10h 56m
1 stop
$340Frontier
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 9
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6:15 am - 10:20 am
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4h 05m
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2:50 pm - 11:00 pm
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8h 10m
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$342Southwest
Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 6
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6:15 am - 5:15 pm
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11h 00m
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2:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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9h 25m
2 stops
$343Southwest
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
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6:47 pm - 5:21 am
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10h 34m
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10:09 am - 8:48 am
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22h 39m
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$345Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Atlanta flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

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

When flying from Richmond to Atlanta, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Richmond, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Atlanta, 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 Richmond to Atlanta is December, where tickets cost $244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $411 and $409 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Atlanta?

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 $439, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Atlanta, 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 Richmond to Atlanta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Richmond to Atlanta

 
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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Atlanta 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 Richmond to Atlanta

  • How can I fly from RIC to ATL?

    Delta and Southwest are among the carriers that operate non-stop flights from RIC to ATL. American Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate flights with one-stop between RIC and ATL. Layover cities include Charlotte-CLT, Washington D.C. (IAD), and Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Where can I park my car at RIC before my flight to ATL?

    RIC provides affordable and convenient economy parking for people who need to park long-term. This lot is on airport grounds, less than a mile from the terminal. You do not need a reservation and shuttles operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week in order to get passengers from the Economy Parking to their terminals.

  • Does RIC have a USO?

    Yes. The USO welcomes active duty military personnel, retired military personnel, reservists, merchant marines, National Guard members, and the dependents of all these people. The USO is open every day from 8 am until 6 pm and is operated by volunteers. Military ID is required to enter. This lounge is located before security in the main terminal on the lower level.

  • Does RIC have a meditation room?

    RIC offers an Inter-faith Chapel located in the main terminal building on the lower level. This quiet, serene space welcomes everyone and the doors are always open. This chapel is meant as a peaceful space for reflection, sanctuary, and prayer. Passengers, visitors, and airport staff can feel free to come into this calm space whenever they need to re-center, focus, and relax.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Atlanta?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Atlanta was $94 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Atlanta?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Atlanta?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Atlanta?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Atlanta?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Atlanta, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Atlanta are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $388 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $307 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Atlanta?

    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 Richmond to Atlanta.

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

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

    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 Atlanta with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and ATL 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 Richmond to Atlanta?

    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 Atlanta from Richmond 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 Richmond to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $197 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the primary hub for Delta Airlines. This airline mega-hub is considered the biggest airline hub in the world. Richmond International Airport (RIC) does not serve as a hub for any airline.
  • To accommodate travelers with special needs, RIC has made numerous adaptations throughout the airport. Handicapped parking spaces are available in all airport parking places. Elevators and elevated crosswalks are available from the parking garages to the terminals. RIC offers wheelchair assistance, automatic doors, accessible restrooms, wheelchair-accessible phones, TTY phones, and so much more in order to make the journey through RIC as pleasant and effortless as possible.
  • RIC provides two lush, green pet relief areas between the parking garages and the terminals, just before you enter the airport. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal, make sure that your four-legged companion goes to the bathroom at one of these relief areas before you enter the terminal.
  • Approximately every 15 minutes a subway leaves the ATL Airport Station bound for downtown Atlanta. This journey on the Gold or Red Line takes approximately 19 minutes. For a slightly shorter trip into downtown Atlanta, passengers could also take a slightly more expensive shuttle or taxi.
  • ATL has six lactation stations located throughout the terminals after security. If you are a traveling parent who needs to pump or wishes to nurse in private when you deplane at ATL, you can take advantage of one of the quiet, clean rooms set aside for you. These lactation stations are located near gates B5, D34, E Center Point, F arrivals, F5, And T7.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Richmond Byrd Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Atlanta

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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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!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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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.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

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

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.

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.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

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.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

Everything went as planned. The only issue I had was with the gate C31 attendant. The person could barely speak English and was very difficult to understand.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

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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