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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Tampa (SAT-TPA)

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

Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:30 amSAT-TPA
2h 30mnonstop
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12:25 pm - 1:55 pmTPA-SAT
2h 30mnonstop
$126Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 6:12 pmSAT-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
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10:32 am - 4:33 pmTPA-SAT
7h 01m1 stop
$155Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 6:12 pmSAT-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:07 pm - 2:02 pmTPA-SAT
2h 55mnonstop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 11:59 pmSAT-TPA
6h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 12:30 amTPA-SAT
6h 14m1 stop
$187American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 9
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 12:55 pmSAT-TPA
2h 30mnonstop
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3:25 pm - 5:10 pmTPA-SAT
2h 45mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 9
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 1:45 pmSAT-TPA
2h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 10:25 pmTPA-SAT
8h 30m1 stop
$199Southwest
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 6
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 10:13 pmSAT-TPA
6h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:55 am - 1:54 pmTPA-SAT
5h 59m1 stop
$207Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 30
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 1:55 pmSAT-TPA
6h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 1:56 pmTPA-SAT
6h 46m1 stop
$224Delta
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Wed, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:01 pmSAT-TPA
11h 31m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 5:42 pmTPA-SAT
6h 53m1 stop
$322United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Sat, Aug 9
United Airlines Logo
9:56 am - 6:07 pmSAT-TPA
7h 11m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 5:42 pmTPA-SAT
6h 53m1 stop
$339United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to Tampa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ideal for staying online throughout your flight.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, each up to 50 pounds, saving on baggage fees.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, available up to 36 hours before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SAT

Security lines at SAT are exceptionally short, often under 5 minutes, making it a breeze for early morning flights.

Read more about SATby Brandon Schultz
TPA

For a quick ride to downtown Tampa, taxis offer a flat rate while rideshares can vary with surge pricing.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

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.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Antonio to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Antonio to Tampa 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 San Antonio to Tampa?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Tampa on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Antonio, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to Tampa, 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 San Antonio to Tampa is August, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $404 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Antonio to Tampa?

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 $266, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to Tampa, 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 San Antonio to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Antonio to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Antonio to Tampa 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 San Antonio to Tampa

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from the Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    The quickest way to go from the Tampa International Airport into downtown Tampa is via a taxi or a private shuttle. The only services that can take you from the airport to your doorstep are taxis and private shuttles.

  • Are there rental car services inside the Tampa Airport?

    At the Tampa International Airport, you may choose from one of four terminals: one on the ground and three in the air. The airport's SkyConnect people mover provides passengers with easy access to the new four-story rental vehicle facility, where they may choose from a wide selection of rental car companies, including Alamo, Avis, and Hertz.

  • How early should you arrive at the San Antonio airport (SAT)?

    Those with flights before 7:30 am should be there at least 2h ahead of time, while those with flights after that time should get there at least 1h and 30minahead of time.

  • Are there parking lots inside the San Antonio airport (SAT)?

    The Parking Division is on call at all times, day and night, every day of the year. Each parking lot has enough lighting, and the lot is monitored often by security services. In addition, the SAT parking facilities feature parking spots that are accessible to those who use wheelchairs for easy navigation and convenience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Antonio to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Antonio to Tampa was $74 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Antonio and Tampa?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Antonio to Tampa?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Antonio to Tampa?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Antonio to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Antonio to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Antonio to Tampa flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Antonio to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from San Antonio to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Antonio to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Antonio to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $402 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $378 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Antonio to Tampa?

    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 San Antonio to Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to San Antonio with another airline. Booking your flights between San Antonio and TPA 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 San Antonio to Tampa?

    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 Tampa from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $86 or less one-way and $217 or less round-trip.
  • You can enter the following airport lounges at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) if you are flying in economy class, provided that you are prepared to pay either for a day pass, an annual membership, or the cash price at the front desk. It may be found on the airside of Terminal B, between Gates B3 and B5.
  • The Terminal A Lactation Room at the San Antonio International Airport is designed specifically for nursing mothers traveling and is situated at Gates A14-16. Everyone who is a mother who is either nursing their baby or pumping their breast milk is allowed to remain in the room
  • There are facilities for pets to relieve themselves both within and outside the San Antonio International Airport terminals. Near the gates of each terminal's concourse are pet rest zones behind the security checkpoints.
  • The Main Terminal at the Tampa Airport (TPA) serves as the airport's hub, while the other four terminals (A, C, E, and F) make up the airport's spokes. Tampa Airport is a medium-sized airport with an effective hub-and-spoke arrangement. Every airport has its food court, shopping sections, and spaces for boarding gates. The Main Terminal, parking garages, and rental car sections are all accessible by the automated monorail system known as SkyConnect.
  • At both TPA and SAT, customer service is a top priority. Anyone working at the airport may approach a traveler at any moment before, during, or after their engagement with service to answer questions or provide assistance. Employees may lead passengers to the wheelchair rental counter or provide them with an overview of the airport's various amenities. The host may provide assistance to the visitor if they ask for it.

Prefer to fly direct from San Antonio to Tampa?

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

Direct departures

San Antonio to Tampa

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Tampa to San Antonio

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Antonio to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Antonio to Tampa. 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 San Antonio to Tampa? 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 4280 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

6.0 GoodVincent, May 2025MDW - MCO
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I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

Delay getting into gate in ATL caused delay in bags when getting to BWI, disrupting evening plans with family.

6 hour delay including one after we were boarded. Horrible experience.

Loyal Delta traveler, but last nights flight was a train wreck. Seated in 1B after multiple delays. Then we couldn’t takeoff because of an issue with the passenger that was ‘not in compliance’ and had to deplane along with the threat if they did not deplane, all the passengers would be required to do so. Finally they were escorted off, but the experience threw off the crew. Disruptive for everyone. Service was a mess, televisions didn’t work, bathroom door kept swinging open during the entire flight whenever empty …

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

The tv monitor in front of my seat was not responding. The flight crew reset it and it still didn’t work.

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

Maybe add a seat trade app for flyers that didn’t get seats together

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

The flights were terribly delayed and then cancelled which forced us booking another night at the hotel. Very poor management from American Airlines

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Prepaid for 1 bag but my prior airline did not provide it to me in time to check it with Spirit and I could not get my $75 refunded.

Plane delayed which seems to be the norm with spirt. Everything is an up charge. I had to pay an additional fee because I was late getting back to my car. Will never fly spirit again

It was horrible. We were not allowed on the flight by spirit staff at the gate during boarding because I had a guitar. The same guitar I had at check in which I paid for and they said I can take it on the plane. We missed our flight, lost our luggage, and had to pay another $900 to rebook flights. Worst travel experience ever and spirit staff are the worst staff ever.

My experience with spirit was terrible. Customer service was terrible. Flight got canceled abruptly with no accommodations made for the inconvenience or any sort of help. I was unable to rebook a new flight.

The flight attendant spilled ice all down my leg and all over my suede boots and didn’t even apologize or anything. They just gave me a look like “what?!” Incredibly rude and dismissive. I saw them roll their eyes at other guests and even once yell at a lady with a baby.

It’s what we expected from Spirit..reasonable cost, good for a 2-3 hour flight. Disappointed that we had a 2 hour delay in departure from DFW for a maintenance issue, but the pilot handled it well once we were outbound on a different Airbus.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

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