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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $315-$502
Frontier, Breeze Airways
Tue 8/25Tue 9/1
SFO - CVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/25Tue 9/1
SFO - CVG • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 4h 36m
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati (SFO-CVG)

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

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:35 pm - 11:21 am
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9h 46m
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9:54 am - 12:02 pm
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5h 08mnonstop
$292Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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12:47 pm - 8:23 pm
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CVG
4h 36mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:54 am - 12:02 pm
CVG
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
$297Breeze Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:35 pm - 11:21 am
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CVG
9h 46m
1 stop
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9:54 am - 12:02 pm
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
$297Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
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12:29 am - 4:55 pm
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13h 26m
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8:30 pm - 12:18 am
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SFO
6h 48m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:05 pm - 11:13 am
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9h 08m
1 stop
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8:30 pm - 12:18 am
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6h 48m
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$303Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:47 pm - 8:23 pm
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4h 36mnonstop
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9:54 am - 12:02 pm
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5h 08mnonstop
$305Breeze Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:25 am - 5:56 pm
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7h 31m
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1:46 pm - 5:49 pm
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7h 03m
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$311American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:30 am - 5:56 pm
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9h 26m
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11:58 am - 6:09 pm
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9h 11m
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$316American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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11:40 pm - 1:00 pm
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10h 20m
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pm
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11h 15m
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$321Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:50 am - 8:15 pm
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10h 25m
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1:15 pm - 9:30 pm
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11h 15m
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Cincinnati flights

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

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 Cincinnati departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cincinnati from San Francisco usually cost between $321 and $535 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $292 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 25-Sep 1).

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

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

For San Francisco to Cincinnati, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cincinnati back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Cincinnati is October, where tickets cost $348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $567 and $558 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco 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 $444, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Cincinnati, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$104
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati

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

  • Does SFO have a hotel on the airport grounds?

    Yes. If you would like to stay at the San Francisco Airport the night before your flight to Cincinnati, consider checking into the Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO. It is connected to all terminals of the airport by way of the free AirTrain. This hotel features a gym, a business center, a bar and lounge, room service, and free Wi-Fi.

  • Does SFO have a play area for children?

    Yes. There are two indoor playgrounds at SFO, located in Terminal 2 near gate D7 and Gate D15. Open 24/7, these play spaces are surrounded by seating where parents can relax as their kids run around, have fun, and exhaust themselves before a cross-country flight to Cincinnati.

  • Does SFO have a military lounge?

    Yes. Located on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 1 Landside, the USO at SFO is open from 7 am to 8 pm Thursday through Saturday and from 7 am to 7 pm Sunday through Wednesday. Active-duty US military personnel and their families can enjoy the amenities of the lounge free of charge, such as TV, refreshments, showers, overnight facilities, a nursery, and much more.

  • Can I rent a car at CVG?

    Yes. If you need to book your rental when you deplane, you can reach car rental agencies on a direct dial courtesy phone in Baggage Claim. If you need to pick up the rental that you have already booked, go to the Arrivals curb at CVG, where you can catch a free shuttle that will take you to the rental agency of your choice. Rental car companies at CVG include Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, Avis, National, Zipcar, and more.

  • How many flights are there between San Francisco and Cincinnati per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Cincinnati, with an average flight time of 4h 36m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati was $104 for a one-way ticket and $292 for a round-trip.

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

    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 Cincinnati?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Cincinnati flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Cincinnati on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Cincinnati are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $401 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 $464 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $338 or less round-trip.
  • Located on the coast of the San Francisco Bay, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a hub for Alaska Airlines. The Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is in Hebron, Kentucky, in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. CVG is a hub for Delta and many cargo airlines.
  • Though it's unlikely that you will find a direct flight from SFO to CVG, Frontier, American, Delta, United, and Alaska Airlines all offer affordable flights with one stop. Layover cities include Dallas, New York, Detroit, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Seattle, and more. United, America, and Alaska also offer a number of flights with two stops.
  • When you're waiting for your plane at SFO, you might encounter the Wag Brigade, teams of therapy dogs, and their experienced handlers. These teams roam Departures at SFO, offering distraction, delight, and comfort to passengers. The Wag Brigade includes a number of dogs, a pig, and a rabbit.
  • If you arrive at SFO early and you'd like to freshen up before your flight to Cincinnati, you can take advantage of the facility Freshen Up, located Landside in the International Terminal in the Main Hall at Level G. Rooms at Freshen Up include a bed, desk, free Wi-Fi, and a mirror. For an additional charge, you can also have access to a shower.
  • If you are a traveling mom who would like to breastfeed in private or who needs to pump when you land at CVG, you can use one of the three Mamava lactation suites at CVG, located on Concourse A at Gate A4, Concourse B at Gate B15 and at Baggage Claim. Each freestanding unit has a fold-down table, two benches, a USB port, and an electrical outlet. Download the Mamava app to get an entry code.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to San Francisco

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

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

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 304 reviews
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8.2Comfort
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

10.0 ExcellentSilvano, May 2026
SFO - CVG
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

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

It was great except the other passengers who didnt have children complaining and not giving grace to the mommas with tiny babies who were trying to comfort their little ones during the decent. They were clearly trying and every child travels different.

It was pretty good. Only thing that makes our boarding uncomfortable was, that we had to pass TSA at terminal 1 and after that walk 15 minutes to terminal B, because bus was insufficient to take so many people and waiting time for the bus was more then 1 hour.

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

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

This was my first time flying your airline and it was okay. The people were nice but I am not used to all the add ons and no movies or even water. But I knew it was going to be that way. I think I prefer paying for the extras to be more comfortable.

Check in was a breeze. Crew was amazing! The two seater had more leg room than the three seater. No snacks available, only for purchase. No internet available, only for higher paying ticket. booking through a third party was misleading - purchased with carry-on, but it did not really come with carry-on.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The team was wonderful. The entertainment screens were not working, so they recommended that we use the plane wifi to watch entertainment on our phones and none of the Delta entertainment links worked. Extremely frustrating process.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

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

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Aircraft very cramped. Check-in was great with an agent helping us. Food was almost non-existent. Pre-flight went well once I got the app reloaded on my phone since we don’t fly much anymore.

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.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

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.

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 is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

Seat horribly lacking in lumbar support. Bluetooth earphone connection Jair wouldn’t work. Food options were quite tasty and staff was professional and efficient as well as welcoming.

They have overselled the ticket and kicked me out from boarding, All my Plans were collapsed and important network meeting missed.also I booked direct flight i have to go through an 1 stop and it was frustrated.

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

Another uncoordinated American experience. Always surprises me at DFW for them of all places. Have to take this flight as there are no other good time options. We knew from the start that something was wrong, but the pilot wouldn't tell us. I just watched my Kayak app grow the delay by 10 minutes as it went to 3.5 hours. They were uncoordinated with maintenance (as maintenance, when finally arriving, knew within 15 minutes the plane wasn't going. No 'sorry' or 'this is what is going on' comment. The pilot seemed unfazed / didn't care about the process we were going through.

The business steward was absolutely amazing! Smiles and kindness! Wish all AA flights are like this one!

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

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.

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.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

No overhead space so all carryons were checked. No internet.

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

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.

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.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

It's Frontier: low-frills but boarding first because I paid for a carry-on was an unexpected perk, and the fact that it was direct and fast makes up for the lack of amenities.

There was only room for a quarter of the passengers to sit at the gate at MCO. The gate attendant allowed people who did not require assistance to board early before they realized and started to turn people back. The flight was extremely uncomfortable due to pressure. My ears, eyes, sinuses and joints were very painful the whole flight. My sister also complained about her ears and sinuses as well as joints and while deplaning I heard several other passengers complain about the same issues. I’ve never felt that much discomfort flying before and I’ve been doing it for over 40 years.

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