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$190 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$343
Typical prices: $489-$337
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/1Fri 9/4
SFO - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$359
Typical prices: $558-$359
United Airlines
Wed 7/8Fri 7/17
SFO - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $344 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $247 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Orleans (SFO-MSY)

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

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
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11:24 am - 8:48 am
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7:35 pm - 9:00 pm
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$343Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 14
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6:00 am - 9:03 pm
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13h 03m
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2:14 pm - 10:59 pm
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10h 45m
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$344Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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10:23 pm - 5:04 am
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28h 41m
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2:14 pm - 10:59 pm
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$345Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4
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13h 25m
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7:20 am - 1:25 pm
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8h 05m
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$346Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
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20h 40m
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3:35 pm - 11:45 pm
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$347Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
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9:25 am - 6:00 pm
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6h 35m
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8h 05m
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$348Southwest
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:10 pm - 9:38 am
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9h 28m
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7:20 am - 1:25 pm
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8h 05m
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$349Delta
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 29
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13h 03m
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6:28 pm - 11:02 pm
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6h 34m
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$350Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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11:05 pm - 9:35 am
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8h 30m
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6:00 am - 3:05 pm
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11h 05m
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$351Southwest
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
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11:59 pm - 8:46 am
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6h 47m
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7:04 pm - 9:45 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New Orleans flights

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

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 New Orleans departing in September.

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

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

For San Francisco to New Orleans, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New Orleans back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Orleans, 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 New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $502 and $483 respectively.

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

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 $483, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to New Orleans

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

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.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$190
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Orleans

  • Does SFO have a children's play area?

    SFO is a kid-friendly airport, given that it is home to four children's play areas. The children's play areas are in Terminal 1, a short distance from Gate 22; Terminal 3 next to Gate 62 and Gate 87A; and Terminal 2, near Gates 54A and 58B. As they all feature toys and interactive exploration areas, you can keep your child entertained at any of these locations as you await your flight.

  • What is the quickest way to get to SFO from San Francisco's city center?

    To travel from San Francisco's city center to SFO, you can board a BART train, line 292 bus, or a taxi. If you'd love to travel cheaply, you should travel by bus, while if you'd like to balance cost and convenience, you should travel on one of the rapid rail BART trains. If you'd prefer to travel as quickly as possible, you should board a taxi.

  • Does MSY have a pet relief area?

    If you travel from San Francisco with your pet, you should visit one of MSY's two pet relief areas. Located inside Terminal 2, near the restrooms between the Shake Shack and the Panda Express, and outside Terminal 1, between the terminal and the short-term parking lot, these pet areas are well-maintained. At either, you can reduce your pet's traveling stress.

  • Where is the information desk at MSY?

    Suppose you're looking for the information desk at MSY, then head to Level 1, near the baggage claim area. You'll find an information desk operated by an airport staff member at this site. Daily, it operates from 5 am to 9 pm.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans was $190 for a one-way ticket and $343 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in New Orleans is New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $381 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 New Orleans.

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

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

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MSY 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 New Orleans?

    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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $303 or less one-way and $449 or less round-trip.
  • In San Francisco, you can board your flight to New Orleans at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK). A majority of the flights that ply this route usually take off at SFO. Thus, if you intend to book your flight to New Orleans at an airport, you should head out to SFO, as here, your chances of getting a convenient flight are high.
  • SFO is one of the busiest airports in the country. As such, it tends to experience long security queues. To clear this queue in time for your flight, on the date you're scheduled to fly out of this airport, you should get to it at least 2h before your flight. Besides being cleared for travel by security time, by getting to the airport early, you'll also create adequate time to visit interesting sites at the airport.
  • At SFO, you can enjoy services such as manicures, pedicures, facials, and a variety of massages at one of the three XpresSpa locations at the airport. Located near boarding area D in Terminal 2, boarding area E in Terminal 3, and near Gate F11 in Terminal 4, these destinations feature top-notch professionals.
  • In New Orleans, you'll land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). If you're disabled or have limited mobility, you won't have a hard time moving around this airport as it features ramps, wheelchairs, and lifts. You'll also not have difficulty taking a leak or finding a seat to relax, as it boasts ADA-compliant restrooms and accessible-to-all lounges.
  • If you'd like to rent a car at MSY once you land, you can do so, as the airport has a car rental center. To get to this center, you'll board a rental car lot shuttle that picks up passengers directly outside the Long Term Parking Garage. In the center, you'll find nearly five major companies you can rent from.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

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.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

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.

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

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 from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

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.

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