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Cheapest round-trip
$347
Typical prices: $526-$352
Frontier
Wed 8/26Tue 9/1
SAN - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$433
Typical prices: $528-$409
American Airlines
Wed 9/16Sat 9/19
SAN - CLT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $347 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $311 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Charlotte (SAN-CLT)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
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9:37 am - 6:19 pm
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29h 42m
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7:14 pm - 8:42 am
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16h 28m
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$347Frontier
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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6:25 am - 6:46 pm
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9h 21m
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7:41 pm - 11:59 pm
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7h 18m
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$350Frontier
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:25 am - 9:19 pm
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11h 54m
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10:04 pm - 9:10 am
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14h 06m
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$351Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:25 am - 9:19 pm
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11h 54m
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6:48 pm - 11:51 pm
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32h 03m
2 stops
$354Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
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4:17 pm - 6:19 pm
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23h 02m
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7:14 pm - 8:42 am
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16h 28m
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$355Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
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6:25 am - 6:46 pm
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9h 21m
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7:41 pm - 11:59 pm
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7h 18m
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$357Frontier
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
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9:37 am - 11:18 am
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22h 41m
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10:14 pm - 8:42 am
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13h 28m
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$358Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:25 am - 9:19 pm
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11h 54m
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10:14 pm - 9:10 am
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13h 56m
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$359Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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9:37 am - 6:19 pm
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29h 42m
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7:14 pm - 11:53 pm
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7h 39m
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$360Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:25 am - 9:19 pm
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11h 54m
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10:04 pm - 9:10 am
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14h 06m
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$361Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Charlotte flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Charlotte?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Charlotte departing in August.

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

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

When flying from San Diego to Charlotte, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 Diego to Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $517 and $511 respectively.

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

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 $452, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Charlotte, 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 Diego to Charlotte, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Charlotte

 
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Brandon Schultz

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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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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Charlotte

  • What are the stopover options for flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    The stopover options for San Diego to Charlotte flights depend on your airline. If you’re flying with Frontier, expect at least a single layover in either Las Vegas (LAS) or Denver (DEN). Delta Air Lines offers one-stop flights from SAN to CLT with common layovers in Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International (ATL), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), Salt Lake City (SLC), New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and Minneapolis St Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • How can I get to the city center from Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Downtown Charlotte is approximately 8 miles from the airport. Buses offer some of the most affordable ways of getting to the city center from the airport. Charlotte Sprinter buses depart the airport every 20min on weekdays and every 30min on weekends. The transit route is Route 5 – Airport. You can also take an Uber from the airport to downtown Charlotte. You will be picked up from the Arrivals Level Zone 4. Alternatively, you can take a taxi to the city center. Taxis take about 20min to complete the trip.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte?

    Each passenger on a flight to Charlotte from San Diego emits about 1534 kg of CO2. Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate some of the most eco-friendly flights from San Diego to Charlotte. These airlines offer nonstop, one-stop, and two-stop flights to CLT from SAN and emit about 35%, 35%, and 23% less CO2 respectively than most of their competitors.

  • How can I access the lounges at San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego Airport hosts several lounges where travelers can relax before or after their flights. Airspace Lounge is between Gates 23 and 22 Airside of Terminal 2. The lounge remains open daily from 5am to 10:15pm and allows travelers to pay at the door when space is available. You can also access it through membership programs. The airport also hosts a USO Lounge in the Gate Parking Lot Landslide of Terminal 2.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Charlotte was $132 for a one-way ticket and $347 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Charlotte is Charlotte Douglas.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Charlotte flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Charlotte are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $595 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Diego to Charlotte.

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

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

    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 Charlotte with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CLT 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 Diego to Charlotte?

    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 Charlotte from San Diego 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 Diego to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $444 or less round-trip.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is divided into Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Passengers can easily walk from one terminal to the other, thanks to the landslide walkways that connect the terminals.
  • San Diego Airport offers baby care facilities where traveling mothers can nurse their kids. All nursing facilities are Airside of the terminals and offer washing stations, power outlets, and seating space. Nursing rooms are near Gates 34 and 35 in Terminal 2 and by Gates 3 and 10 in Terminal 1.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has five concourses, A, B, C, D, and E. Getting from one concourse to another would require a lot of walking. A free shuttle offers transit around the airport.
  • CLT is a pet-friendly airport. It offers pet relief areas near Checkpoint A in the A/B Connector, by Gates A1 to A13 in Concourse A, and next to Original Rum Bar and Grill in Concourse D.
  • Travelex offers currency exchange services, money transfers, and traveler’s insurance at San Diego Airport. A kiosk is near Carousel 3 in the Baggage Claim Area in Terminal 2. The kiosk operates from 5am to 8pm.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Charlotte

 
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Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Short trip, was nice to have a drink on the short flight still.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

Flight delayed no communication. The gate was changed so many times.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

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

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

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.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

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

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

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