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$83 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Cincinnati

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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Overall average: $400
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SAN - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$356
Breeze Airways
Thu 7/9Sun 7/12
SAN - CVG • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $191 (round-trip)
Breeze Airways
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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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, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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12:00 pm - 2:22 pm
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CVG
23h 22m
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9:00 am - 8:09 pm
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SAN
14h 09m
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$185Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
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11:59 am - 11:42 pm
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CVG
8h 43m
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8:40 pm - 4:13 pm
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22h 33m
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$191Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 10
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6:25 am - 11:42 pm
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CVG
14h 17m
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7:20 am - 9:14 pm
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16h 54m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
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2:49 pm - 2:22 pm
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CVG
20h 33m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 8:09 pm
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SAN
14h 09m
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$211Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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2:38 pm - 11:59 pm
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CVG
6h 21m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:45 am
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SAN
6h 45m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5
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8:35 am - 11:42 pm
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12h 07m
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7:00 am - 8:05 am
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28h 05m
1 stop
$213Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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12:00 pm - 2:22 pm
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23h 22m
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11:00 am - 2:25 pm
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30h 25m
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$214Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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6:25 am - 6:48 pm
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9h 23m
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8:48 pm - 5:40 pm
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23h 52m
1 stop
$215Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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3:20 pm - 6:15 am
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CVG
11h 55m
2 stops
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8:48 pm - 5:40 pm
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23h 52m
1 stop
$218Frontier
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:25 am - 2:24 pm
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28h 59m
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7:20 am - 12:08 am
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19h 48m
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$221Frontier
Booking Insights

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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Cincinnati. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday 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 $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $437 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% 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 $83 for a one-way ticket and $185 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Cincinnati, with Star Alliance 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 $340 and an overall rating of 8.2, 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

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Cincinnati. 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.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 263 reviews
8.3Boarding
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
6.7Food
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10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - BDL
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10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

This was my first experience with Breeze. The plane was cleaner and more comfortable than any other I've experienced. The process of boarding was streamlined. We boarded early and arrived at our destination 45 minutes early. The only hiccup was my ticket was rejected by TSA PreCheck and I got sent to the back of a very long line at Fort Myers. I entered my information when I bought my ticket, but it apparently didn't connect to my permanent profile. I'll correct that for next time. I was expecting an Allegiant experience, but Breeze was much more upscale. I really, really enjoyed it.

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

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

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

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

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

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

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.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

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.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

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.

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.

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.

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