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$85 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Austin

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Austin.
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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Typical prices: $517-$249
Frontier
Thu 4/16Tue 4/21
SFO - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$180
Typical prices: $517-$286
United Airlines
Fri 5/29Sun 5/31
SFO - AUS • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
CapMetro’s Bus Route 20 is the cheapest way to downtown.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Austin (SFO-AUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Austin

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 am
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AUS
26h 05m
1 stop
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6:13 pm - 11:25 pm
AUS
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SFO
7h 12m
1 stop
$179Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:00 pm - 5:18 pm
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AUS
18h 18m
1 stop
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10:24 am - 3:44 pm
AUS
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SFO
7h 20m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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4:17 pm - 11:35 pm
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AUS
5h 18m
1 stop
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3:02 pm - 4:51 pm
AUS
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SFO
3h 49mnonstop
$181Delta
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 12:21 am
SFO
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AUS
16h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:50 pm - 9:13 am
AUS
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SFO
14h 23m
1 stop
$182Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:46 pm - 11:10 pm
SFO
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AUS
3h 24mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 11:10 pm
AUS
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SFO
5h 40m
1 stop
$183Delta
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
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7:00 am - 12:41 pm
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AUS
3h 41mnonstop
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7:11 am - 9:12 am
AUS
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SFO
4h 01mnonstop
$184United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26
Frontier Logo
7:40 pm - 7:44 pm
SFO
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AUS
22h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:51 pm - 12:27 am
AUS
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SFO
28h 36m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:45 am - 5:15 pm
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AUS
3h 30mnonstop
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6:05 am - 12:35 pm
AUS
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SFO
8h 30m
2 stops
$186Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:30 am - 9:00 pm
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AUS
8h 30m
1 stop
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11:15 am - 1:05 pm
AUS
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SFO
3h 50mnonstop
$187Southwest
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:18 pm
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AUS
12h 18m
1 stop
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9:13 pm - 9:19 pm
AUS
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SFO
26h 06m
2 stops
$188Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Austin flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Austin?

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 Francisco to Austin departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Austin on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin, 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 Francisco to Austin is September, where tickets cost $255 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $413 and $360 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Austin?

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 $367, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin, 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 Francisco to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Austin

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

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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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and AUS

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on SFO

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.

KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Austin flight

Based on the data, it is generally cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Austin on Tuesdays and in the month of February.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on Tuesdays for the lowest fares.

Month Selection: February is the most cost-effective month to travel.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 120 days in advance to get the best deal.

Airline Choice: Frontier Airlines generally offers the cheapest flights for this route.

Flight Type: It is more economical to fly with a layover than direct.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Austin: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Austin 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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Dec 2025
Bid on an upgrade seat if you can, I was pleased with my upgrade.
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Use the lounge access at the discounted rate. It was very nice.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Austin

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin was $85 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Austin?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Austin?

    Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Austin?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Austin?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Austin on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Austin are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $301 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $345 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    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 Francisco to Austin.

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

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

    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 Austin with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and AUS 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 Francisco to Austin?

    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 Austin from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $268 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Austin?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to San Francisco

Monday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Southwest,United Airlines

Delta,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin. 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 Francisco to Austin? 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 4333 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Alaska drastically changed our flight from a direct flight to a flight with connection and a long layover. So we canceled the Alaska flight and we learned a valuable lesson that we will never book through kayak again because the third party travel agent tried to withhold our money.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

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

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

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

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

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

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.

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.

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.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

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.

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