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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cincinnati (SAN-CVG)

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

Tue, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 24
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6:41 am - 11:59 pmSAN-CVG
14h 18m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:57 amCVG-SAN
6h 52m1 stop
$172Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
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8:00 am - 6:54 amSAN-CVG
19h 54m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 2:30 pmCVG-SAN
23h 15m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Wed, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 13
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6:41 am - 11:59 pmSAN-CVG
14h 18m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:57 amCVG-SAN
6h 52m1 stop
$200Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:11 am - 4:57 pmSAN-CVG
5h 46m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:57 amCVG-SAN
6h 52m1 stop
$202Frontier
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 4
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6:35 am - 1:40 amSAN-CVG
16h 05m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:24 pmCVG-SAN
17h 24m1 stop
$204Frontier
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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10:52 am - 3:06 pmSAN-CVG
25h 14m1 stop
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2:03 pm - 11:43 amCVG-SAN
24h 40m1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 25
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6:41 am - 11:59 pmSAN-CVG
14h 18m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:28 pmCVG-SAN
8h 28m1 stop
$210Frontier
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Sun, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 24
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8:11 am - 4:57 pmSAN-CVG
5h 46m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:57 amCVG-SAN
6h 52m1 stop
$215Frontier
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
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12:46 pm - 12:34 amSAN-CVG
8h 48m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 7:26 amCVG-SAN
16h 11m2 stops
$216Frontier
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:59 pm - 5:23 pmSAN-CVG
17h 24m2 stops
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6:23 pm - 8:40 amCVG-SAN
17h 17m2 stops
$295Alaska Airlines
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $172 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $354
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Typical prices: $189-425
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Cincinnati flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Cincinnati 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 Diego to Cincinnati?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Cincinnati on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati is September, where tickets cost $296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $450 and $428 respectively.

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

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 $365, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Cincinnati

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Cincinnati 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 Diego to Cincinnati

  • Which transport facilities are available after arriving in Cincinnati?

    If you wish to take public transport at Cincinnati International Airport after you arrive from San Diego, TANK buses are there to ease your navigation. TANK, simply Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, offers complimentary shuttle services to and from the airport to downtown Cincinnati. If you're staying in a hotel near the airport, such as Cincinnati Airport and Residence Inn Cincinnati Airport, have free buses to pick you up from the airport.

  • Are there recreational facilities for visitors who arrive at Cincinnati from San Diego?

    If you want recreational time with your kids after the flight from San Diego, Cincinnati International Airport has various facilities. The Cincinnati International Airport has two kid-friendly play areas that provide engaging, family-friendly games. Additionally, a scenic viewing spot just outside the airport is available during the daytime until 10 pm and features picnic tables and a children's playground.

  • Do airports in San Diego offer lactating rooms for mothers with babies?

    Yes. There are three lactation rooms, which include soft lighting, electrical outlets, comfy seats, and washing stations, available to mothers with young children at San Diego International Airport. One lactating room is located in Terminal 1 and another in Terminal 2.

  • Where can I get a restaurant after arriving at Cincinnati International Airport?

    After your flight from San Diego, Cincinnati International Airport offers a variety of dining options for you and your traveling companions. The airport offers delicious culinary options for you to choose from. For fast meals, the airport has a burger and pizza place. If you prefer a sit-down meal, make a reservation at Hop & Cask and Max & Erma's.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Cincinnati was $81 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Cincinnati flight route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Cincinnati, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Cincinnati are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $334 and an overall rating of 8.0, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $474 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Cincinnati.

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

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

    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 Cincinnati with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CVG 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 Cincinnati?

    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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $129 or less one-way.
  • Feel lucky if you want to surprise your loved one or yourself with gifts and souvenirs, as Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) has some to offer. You can find airplane apparel supplies at Flight Station, and Brooks Brothers is the ideal place to go for more general shopping.
  • If you're exhausted from your travel and don't feel like going into the city, Cincinnati International Airport provides areas where you may unwind. The Cincinnati Airport DoubleTree is a terrific choice for weary travelers because it is conveniently located inside the airport grounds, and business travelers may have meetings in the hotel's boardroom.
  • The San Diego International Airport (SAN) never fails to provide its visitors with something spectacular. Before your flight to Cincinnati, the airport offers various entertainment. Local musicians perform at the airport, and the highly trained airport dogs lick the guests as a gesture of welcome. While you're waiting to board your flight, you're never bored.
  • The San Diego International Airport offers behind-the-scenes excursions for teenagers and older kids. These excursions provide up-close views of the airplane runways as well as the infield sections fenced off as a nesting habitat for California Least Tern.
  • Military personnel and their families may unwind while waiting to catch their flight at the San Diego International Airport USO center. Additionally, the airport features a meditation space and artwork on exhibit in Terminals 1 and 2.

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
8.1Comfort
6.5Entertainment
6.7Food
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Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Sep 2025MYR - TPA
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Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

Your feedback should include a "not applicable" button. There was no food, nor entertainment on our flight. Also, a snack on a short flight will be nice to have

Boarding at BDL gate 24 was confused, but balanced out by friendly, responsive gate attendants. The crew were friendly and made for a straightforward flight. Seats were fine, but the aircraft needs to go in for cabin maintenance. The air nozzles overhead were all loose and could not be closed or adjusted.

Head rest did not move, very uncomfortable. Staff was great. There was no entertainment, would be nice not to have to pay for snack.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Flight was rescheduled from (originally) early Saturday departure to a late Sunday departure. Then the late Sunday departure was delayed again (weather) and got in very late. We’ve enjoyed Breeze a lot, but this particular experience was a little disappointing.

Breeze was good but the sandiego airport had traffic and waiting 1 hour in the plane till take off

The return flight was soooooo much colder than the departure flight to Connecticut! I appreciated the layover because I didn't have to change planes. The staff and the service were the best! Everyone was so professional and accommodating. Having internet was great, but for the movies the flight offers through the app could be updated. THANKS EVERYONE! I fly BREEZE every opportunity I can get.

The flight was comfortable with the usual slight turbulence. Macadamia Nuts would be great snacks to purchase in flight.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

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!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The check in process was a mess for no reason. I spent an hour waiting in line trying to get them to print my boarding pass and as a result I missed my flight.

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