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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Typical prices: $296-$549
Frontier
Thu 8/20Mon 8/24
SMF - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$509
Typical prices: $594-$754
Delta
Mon 10/26Sun 11/1
SMF - ATL • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 4h 37m
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Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Atlanta (SMF-ATL)

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

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
11:42 am - 11:39 am
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ATL
20h 57m
1 stop
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10:52 am - 6:52 pm
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SMF
11h 00m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:15 pm - 6:20 am
SMF
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ATL
8h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:12 pm - 6:32 pm
ATL
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SMF
8h 20m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:50 pm - 6:30 am
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ATL
8h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 6:32 pm
ATL
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SMF
25h 58m
1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 6:35 am
SMF
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ATL
8h 20m
1 stop
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11:50 am - 6:25 pm
ATL
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SMF
9h 35m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:25 am - 10:50 pm
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ATL
9h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 10:10 pm
ATL
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SMF
6h 35m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 7:22 pm
SMF
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ATL
9h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 6:08 pm
ATL
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SMF
7h 36m
1 stop
$347American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 3:32 pm
SMF
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ATL
18h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 7:31 pm
ATL
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SMF
13h 28m
2 stops
$400Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
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2:58 pm - 3:01 pm
SMF
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ATL
21h 03m
1 stop
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9:03 am - 7:38 pm
ATL
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SMF
13h 35m
2 stops
$400Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1
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10:40 pm - 6:09 am
SMF
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ATL
4h 29mnonstop
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9:09 am - 11:09 am
ATL
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SMF
5h 00mnonstop
$509Delta
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 7:56 pm
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ATL
4h 31mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 11:15 am
ATL
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SMF
5h 10mnonstop
$509Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Atlanta departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Atlanta from Sacramento usually cost between $296 and $549 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $222 on Frontier (Aug 20-Aug 24).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Atlanta is August, where tickets cost $385 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $789 and $589 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Atlanta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Atlanta

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

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

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Atlanta

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

  • Does Sacramento International Airport have lactation facilities?

    Nursing mothers traveling through Sacramento International Airport are free to breastfeed everywhere within the airport. However, if you would want a private space to pump or breastfeed, use the lactation rooms located in both terminals post-security adjoining the women’s restrooms. These spacious lactation rooms have comfortable seating, a sink, and power outlets.

  • What parking facilities does Sacramento International Airport provide?

    Sacramento International Airport provides a variety of convenient and affordable parking options that include economy parking, daily parking, and hourly parking. If you plan on being away for over three weeks, you should notify the airport parking about the parking duration required. The airport also provides electric vehicle charging stations in the Free Waiting Area, Daily Lot, and parking garage. The charging stations are provided free of charge to paying parkers.

  • How do I get from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport to downtown Atlanta?

    Downtown Atlanta is located approximately 11 miles from Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport and can be accessed via both public and private transportation. You can take a train from the Airport Station which takes just under 20min to arrive at Civic Center Station in Atlanta City. Alternatively, you can use a ridesharing service, taxi, or rent a car from any of the car rental services operating within the airport.

  • What accessibility services does Sacramento International Airport provide?

    Sacramento International Airport is easily wheelchair accessible with Skycaps present to provide assistance with luggage completely free of charge. The airport also provides wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the airport. There are designated parking spots available for persons with disabilities in all parking lots. Additionally, there are 10 telecommunication devices for the deaf situated across all terminal concourses and lobbies.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Atlanta?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Atlanta was $109 for a one-way ticket and $222 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Atlanta.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Atlanta?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Atlanta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $269 or less one-way and $495 or less round-trip.
  • When traveling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), you are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2h before your flight’s scheduled departure time to ensure you have enough time to check-in and go through all necessary security checks.
  • If you happen to lose any of your items while inside the SMF airport shuttle bus or terminals, contact the Lost and Found department of the airport. If the item was lost while going through the TSA security checkpoints, check-in with the TSA.
  • Traveling with your furry friend from Sacramento International Airport requires them to be on a leash at all times when inside the terminals. The airport provides a pet relief area at each terminal, each of which has waste disposal bags for easy cleanup.
  • On arrival at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), make your way to the lounges in the airport to enjoy the multiple services provided, which include food and drink, shower facilities, spa services, and free Wi-Fi. The lounges can be found inside security at Concourse A, B, C, D, E, F, and T, as well as outside security at the Domestic Terminal.
  • If you require translation services when at the ATL Airport, feel free to use any of the courtesy phones located in the airport terminals to dial 0, which will connect you to the airport’s translation service that accommodates over 150 languages.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Atlanta?

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

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Atlanta. 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 Sacramento to Atlanta? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

10.0 ExcellentDenis, Aug 2026
MDW - ATL
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Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

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

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

My original flight was extremely delayed but I was able to join the standby list for an earlier flight. I was grateful for this feature but I wish I could’ve gotten my standby confirmation sooner.

Glad flight made it out. So many delays due to hurricane. everyone did a great job.

Very good. Exactly what I expected. We did have a slight delay.

The trip was good. Short, uneventful, and can't ask for more than that My one complaint is that I had signed up for wheel chair assist between gates. I fractured my foot/ankle in two places and needed the help. Neither flight did the requested help appear. I ended up walking through both Atlanta and Nashville Airport and was a very unhappy traveler. While I know that it's the airport responsibility for the service, I wish that SW had at least verified that the assistance was there as requested.

I liked that we arrived safely. I did not like how Southwest personnel blamed the boarding delays on wheel chair passengers. If there is a national wheelchair basketball tournament occurring, be ready as a company to respond with appropriate resources to match your cudtomers needs.

I love Southwest! I try not to fly with anyone else!

Lost cabin pressure and had go back to the originating airport. We were left sitting on the plane for more than 30 minutes with no directions from Southwest on what was going on, other than the app telling us there would be a flight at 12:30 AM. I finally got off and went directly to a SW desk and rebooked for the next day. I understand that malfunctions happen, but SW was totally unprepared to manage the situation and did not serve the passengers. To make matters worse, they took one hour to find my checked bag.

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 crew was very attentive, boarding was orderly. I really liked the way Alaska Airlines gives boarding passes and dropping off my bags. Very smooth.

We never had an experience on Alaska Airlines. We missed our flight .

Overall, once we took off, our flight was good. Flight departure was significantly delayed due to mechanical issues. Upon arrival, it took wayyy too long to retrieve checked bags.

Flight was great. Baggage claim at both ends (SEA and ATL) was atrocious.

Wifi would be nice. Unfortunately the particular airplane was not equipped with wifi.

Seats very comfortable and legroom appreciated. All in all, it was a great experience.

Had to go in the bus to board the flight. Was traveling with just a carry on, but Carry on luggage was recommended to be checked in and it took a while to come to the baggage claim.

Correction for previous notes…..poor first refreshment woman on this flight. Second person was great. Pleasant staff. Even got re-seated together.

The check-in process was frustrating almost beyond words. Flight was no where to be found at check in. Started at Alaska, they sent me to American. American had no record. Went on Kayak to check in on the app, no evidence of my flight anywhere. Finally an American Airlines employee was able to find the reservation. Not an easy experience.

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

Seats were great, the staff was great, and the food was about the best I've had on a plane, and is especially the best of any US-based carrier I've flown. Free Wi-Fi was also great.

Flight left 2 hours late with no explanation as to the delay

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Flight cancelled 2 hours prior to boarding. No explanation. No refunds.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

The check in and boarding process was a bit of a cluster. Two people at the counter to check in, three random lines that nobody knew which was for what, and people kept getting shuffled from one line to another for no apparent reason because then they’d get shuffled back and end up getting out further back in the line than they were originally. I only had to hand my already checked bag over and it took 45 minutes. I was never assigned a seat so when I tried to board I was pulled out of line again while someone had to try to manually assign me a seat. During the flight I got up to go to the bathroom, and there was an attendant in the aisle offering pillows etc and it was a 30 min wait unbuckled standing by the bathrooms because she said I couldn’t go past her. First and last time flying jet blue to be honest.

The flight was excellent. The crew was welcoming and attentive.

They pulled our pilots for "another" flight and delayed us without any compensation.

Frontier feels like a family I Worked for Eastern Airlines back in the day and I felt the family vibe that I had then. Thank you

Flight was delayed but it was very smooth. Crew was very nice. Seats are uncomfortable but ok.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

I loved the staff on the plane. So friendly and helpful! However, there was an argument and misunderstanding by the staff and a customer at the gate, and the staff member was being unprofessional. When we arrived in Atlanta, we waited 1.5 hrs for our luggage to arrive. When I asked the airport attendant, they said Frontier had the longest wait for luggage out of any airlines, and that they could not be held responsible for the delay.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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