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Cheapest round-trip
$112
Overall average: $212
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SFO - SNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$112
Typical prices: $120-$289
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Thu 12/11Sun 12/14
SFO - SNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana (SFO-SNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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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Wed, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 31
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6:34 am - 1:35 pmSFO-SNA
7h 01m1 stop
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7:38 pm - 9:17 pmSNA-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$112Frontier
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
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2:10 pm - 3:47 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
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7:33 pm - 9:12 pmSNA-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$114Frontier
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1
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10:47 am - 12:21 pmSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 10:33 amSNA-SFO
20h 13m1 stop
$115Frontier
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
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2:10 pm - 3:47 pmSFO-SNA
1h 37mnonstop
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7:33 pm - 9:12 pmSNA-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$116Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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7:30 am - 12:36 pmSFO-SNA
5h 06m1 stop
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9:43 am - 5:48 pmSNA-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
$117Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Dec 4
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7:30 am - 12:36 pmSFO-SNA
5h 06m1 stop
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12:35 pm - 6:55 pmSNA-SFO
6h 20m1 stop
$118Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
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10:47 am - 12:21 pmSFO-SNA
1h 34mnonstop
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7:38 pm - 9:17 pmSNA-SFO
1h 39mnonstop
$119Frontier
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
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8:00 am - 7:14 pmSFO-SNA
11h 14m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 8:44 amSNA-SFO
12h 35m1 stop
$120Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 4
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3:06 pm - 4:42 pmSFO-SNA
1h 36mnonstop
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7:16 pm - 8:47 pmSNA-SFO
1h 31mnonstop
$141Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 12
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7:00 am - 8:36 amSFO-SNA
1h 36mnonstop
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4:19 pm - 5:53 pmSNA-SFO
1h 34mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Santa Ana flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Santa Ana? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana), look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from John Wayne (Santa Ana), Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana is January, where tickets cost $147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $242 and $212 respectively.

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

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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana

 
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee offers a future flight discount if bags are delayed.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in from select airports.

Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for a small fee.

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United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding can prevent gate-checking your carry-on by ensuring overhead bin space.

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SFO

SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making departures smoother, especially for families. Tip accordingly if you use this service.

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At SNA, rideshare pick-up zones are clearly marked outside terminals, ensuring a smooth exit from the airport.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)

  • Which airlines have lounges at John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    American Airlines and United Airlines have lounges at SNA. Passengers can access these airline lounges by paying the admittance fee and showing their flight tickets. The American Airlines lounge is in Terminal A on the mezzanine level near Gate 8. United Club is in Terminal B across from Gate 9. The airport also has a USO lounge for US military personnel, and this is in Terminal B next to baggage carousel 4.

  • How can I get downtown from John Wayne Santa Ana Airport?

    You will have four options for getting downtown from SNA. The first is the bus. The Orange County public buses serve SNA, and bus route 76 will get you downtown from the airport. There are two other special buses, the Disneyland shuttles, which head for the Disneyland resort hotels, and the iShuttle, which head to Tustin Station. You can also take taxis at the ground transportation area on the lower level between Terminal A and B. On-demand shuttles, and car rental counters are here too.

  • Which family-friendly amenities are offered at San Francisco International Airport?

    Nursing mothers with infants will find nursing rooms only airside, except for Terminal 2, which has landside locations. You can rent baby strollers and car seats from Cloud of Good which has three locations at SFO, one in each terminal. If you have a kid aged ten and below, SFO has kids’ play areas near Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 62, and 87A.

  • Does John Wayne Santa Ana Airport offer accessible services?

    SNA offers wheelchair assistance to PRM. However, passengers must reserve this service through their airline. Low-vision passengers will have free Aira services, braille-coded elevator buttons, and personal assistance at the airport. TTY telephones, visual paging, and signage are present to guide hard-of-hearing passengers at SFO. The airport also provides reserved parking spots, fast-track services, accessible restrooms, and ramps and elevators for these passengers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Santa Ana was $68 for a one-way ticket and $112 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and John Wayne (Santa Ana), with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $225 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $200 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SNA 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $110 or less one-way and $197 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has four terminals: 1, 2, 3, and the International Terminal. The terminals are interconnected by walkways and an AirTrain that runes every 10-15min.
  • Do you get nervous before your flight? Don’t worry, the SFO Wag Brigade is here for you. The Wag Brigade is a group of trained therapy dogs that give free hugs and licks to tensed passengers to de-stress them. The dogs are in each terminal and have vests that read “Pet Me.”
  • Unwind with a soothing massage or pedicure after your flight to John Wayne Santa Ana Airport (SNA) at XpresSpa. XpresSpa offers express spa services, whether massages, facials, or manicures, all taking 30min or less. You’ll find the establishment in Terminal B near Gate 10.
  • On average, around 521 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Santa Ana/Orange County. However, you can fly more sustainably with United Airlines. United Airlines has a flight that emits 73% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • If your pet travels through SFO, the airport has provided several relief areas to accommodate them. You’ll find pet relief areas in Courtyards 4, 3, and 2, near Gates CB6, C5-C7, F11, and in the International Terminal A, airside.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.
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Direct departures

San Francisco to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Santa Ana

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11073 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Sep 2025SEA - SNA
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Alaska Airlines adds time to flight time to make up for late departures. Also Alaska Airlines destroyed my suitcase and I had to buy another suitcase for return flight. Very frustrating and not sure I would fly Alaska Airlines again.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

Plane boarded and left on time or very close to the stated departure. Arrived on time. Staff was subdued. Could not hear the flight attendant too well. No announcement from the pilot which is always nice. Biggest complaint absolutely no little snacks! But the important thing is we left and arrived on time and we survived.

At the Portland airport, Alaska Airlines has put in a system where you have to create your own bag tag, then put your own suitcase onto a scale to weigh it. The day we were there, the system was not working properly, and we kept on being told to go onto different lines so it took us approximately 45 minutes to check our bag in. I do not work for the airlines why am I subjected to doing this? How all these companies are shifting their work onto people who have paid good money for their products is crazy. And then the system that the customers are supposed to use don't work properly..

Delayed flight both ways. Then, on the return flight, we were stuck on the tarmac for at least 30+ minutes. Idk what happened, but this was a bad experience.

Coffee or tea service would be nice for an evening flight, water or juice not good enough.

Big delay of over 7 hours on next leg of trip with Alaska. Would have been nice to have food or something

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

I’m New to Alaska Airlines. I was not able to connect to WiFi on either leg of my flights to/from Santa Rosa. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable ride.

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

The food options were limited and very specific. Some type of entertainment option for a 4.5 hour flight would have been nice.

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

I understand that both Hawaiian and Alaskan are in the process of merging but I could not get real-time flight info or access my boarding pass on either app

We got surprised and switched to Alaska airline. Dirtiest tray and seats I have ever board on and we travel all the time. Help desk would not help by chat as I'm disabled to get my sets assigned tell me call Hawaiian air. I call Hawaiian air was told the flights RT are by Alaska. Make it short, worse flights of our life.

First class ticket. They ran out of food and I sat hungry watching the others eat

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

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.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

The seats in economy were appeared to be quite thin and lack sufficient cushioning to be comfortable. Perhaps it was my seating position but the plane seemed notably load.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

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.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

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