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Cheapest round-trip
$404
Typical prices: $414-$776
Southwest
Sat 11/14Sat 11/21
SFO - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$441
Typical prices: $401-$573
American Airlines
Tue 9/15Tue 9/22
SFO - CLT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $275 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Charlotte (SFO-CLT)

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

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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8:15 am - 6:30 pm
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7:10 pm - 12:30 am
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8h 20m
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$404Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:00 am - 9:19 pm
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12h 19m
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12:01 pm - 10:54 pm
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13h 53m
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$404Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
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12:54 am - 11:16 am
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7h 22m
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5:31 pm - 10:15 am
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19h 44m
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$406Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:30 am - 9:15 pm
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7h 45m
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8:05 am - 1:10 pm
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8h 05m
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$407Southwest
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:17 pm - 6:46 pm
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20h 29m
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11:59 am - 10:49 pm
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$409Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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11:55 am - 10:49 pm
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$411Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:53 pm - 10:36 am
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8h 43m
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12:16 pm - 2:37 pm
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$414American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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10:53 pm - 10:36 am
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8h 43m
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11:36 am - 4:02 pm
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7h 26m
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$424American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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2:05 pm - 11:54 pm
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6h 49m
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7:10 am - 12:22 pm
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8h 12m
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$461Delta
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1
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11:59 pm - 10:40 am
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7h 41m
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5:42 pm - 11:59 pm
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9h 17m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Charlotte flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Charlotte from San Francisco usually cost between $464 and $603 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $404 on Southwest (Nov 14-Nov 21).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Charlotte, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Charlotte, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte is September, where tickets cost $473 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $559 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Charlotte

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CLT

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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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Charlotte 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 Francisco to Charlotte

  • Are there car rentals at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)?

    If you’ve just landed at CLT from SFO and are keen to explore the city in a car, you’ll be happy to know that multiple agencies run their desks at this property, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar, among others. After the baggage claim area, head to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, situated across the street. Consider booking in advance online to enjoy cheaper rates.

  • Which is the best way to get to downtown Charlotte from CLT?

    The city center of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport sits approximately 10 miles from each other. You can get there via various transportation options including buses and taxis. Buses are cheaper, with CATS public transportation offering many bus routes between CLT Charlotte downtown including Route 5-Sprinter, Route 590 Airport Connector, and Route 591 Airport Connector. The buses have an average travel time of about 30min.

  • Which Airline allows pets in the cabin from SFO to CLT?

    Travelers aboard Delta Air Lines should know that the management allows passengers to board with their four-legged friends such as cats and dogs while transiting from SFO to CLT. Remember to lock your furry friends in their kernels, in addition to bringing their valid health certificates.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the CLT upon their arrival?

    CLT is fully ADA-compliant and offers essential services to disabled passengers and persons with limited mobility. There are wheelchairs, assistance carts and passenger loading lifts to aid your movement.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Charlotte was $105 for a one-way ticket and $404 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte.

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Charlotte, also known as Charlotte Douglas.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Charlotte flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $428 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $448 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Charlotte.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte 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 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 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 Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $262 or less one-way and $472 or less round-trip.
  • Several carriers operate various lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), such as Delta Sky Club, and American Airlines Admirals Club. Those flying aboard United Airlines should remember that they’ll depart through Terminal 3. As such, you’ll get the Admirals Club inside security in Concourse F. Members enjoy priority access as part of the fast lane program.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) features four terminals. Three smaller terminals are reserved for domestic flights, while the main International Terminal is cut off from the rest. The AirTrain provides regular connections between the terminals, as it departs at a 5-15min interval. Also, you can foot along the walkways from one terminal to the other.
  • Suppose you want to leave some of your bags and suitcases behind, you’ll be glad to know that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers storage lockers. These amenities lie in the Departures Hall of the International Terminal. Usually, you can keep your items for a maximum of three months.
  • If you want to leave behind your car ahead of your trip from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte, you’ll get various lots that meet your needs. These parking garages are located north of the terminals, and they include both long-term and off-site parking. AirTrain Blue Line links the terminal and the garages, and it runs every 5-15min.
  • SFO has many lactating rooms at the disposal of families with mothers and little ones. There are six Mamava pods in the main International Terminal, and 13 dedicated nurseries Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The facilities offer a quiet and comfortable escape for mothers to pump and breastfeed in privacy.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte? 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.
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

10.0 Excellentkelly, Jul 2026
SFO - PHX
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I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

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

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

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

I never like the fact that if I don't check in exactly 24 hours before the flight time, I get to board C, and that means sitting between 2 individuals. I would like assigned seating in the airplanes.

Flight only half full. Room to spread out. Newer plane. Very satisfied.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

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

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.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

Seats in first class on the E175 recline too far back. I was in 2A, and the man in 1A fully reclined almost the entire flight. It took 6-7 inches of space away from me and made it very difficult to work on my laptop.

Mario was great. Made a night flight on a small aircraft pleasant and memorable.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

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

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

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

The ground closures and flight delays were unwelcome. I think the captain did what he could to manage expectations for the delays, but the stress level increasing in the cabin was palpable with every announcement. It may be obvious to those who fly frequently, but if the ground is closed for us to get to a gate, it's also closed for connecting flights to leave. Other passengers were so stressed they were rude. A bit further explanation could have helped.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

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.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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.

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.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

It was wonderful upgrading to first. Plane was so cold thou. Crew was great. Wish there was a food option in first for such a long flight. Doesnt matter the time of day. Chintzy.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

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

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

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

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.

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

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

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