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$126 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

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Cheap Flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth (SJO-DFW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
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12:19 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
10h 40m1 stop
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5:35 am - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
6h 39m1 stop
$278Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 26
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11:37 am - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
11h 22m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
21h 39m2 stops
$280Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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12:19 pm - 10:17 pmSJO-DFW
32h 58m3 stops
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9:57 am - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
26h 17m2 stops
$281Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
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12:19 pm - 9:41 amSJO-DFW
20h 22m1 stop
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5:35 am - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
6h 39m1 stop
$282Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
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12:19 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
10h 40m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
17h 14m1 stop
$284Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 9:41 amSJO-DFW
20h 22m1 stop
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4:57 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
19h 17m1 stop
$290Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Oct 13
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12:19 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
10h 40m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 11:30 amDFW-SJO
16h 35m1 stop
$291Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:45 pmSJO-DFW
34h 26m3 stops
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4:57 pm - 11:14 amDFW-SJO
19h 17m1 stop
$292Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Nov 13
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7:30 am - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
15h 29m1 stop
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7:15 pm - 3:16 pmDFW-SJO
20h 01m2 stops
Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Nov 13
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7:30 am - 11:59 pmSJO-DFW
15h 29m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:27 amDFW-SJO
28h 57m3 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
SJO

For a smooth departure, use the self-check-in kiosks at Terminal A and enjoy free WiFi while waiting for your flight.

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DFW

Upon arrival at DFW, consider taking the DART train to downtown Dallas for a cost-effective transport option.

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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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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Dallas/Fort Worth flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San José, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is October, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $597 and $536 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $558 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$126
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport was $126 for a one-way ticket and $278 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight route: American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, Iberia, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and DFW 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from San José 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $341 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Find which airlines fly direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Dallas/Fort Worth to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

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American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

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American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San José to Dallas/Fort Worth

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Dallas. 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 José to Dallas/Fort Worth? 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

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.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and efficient. Entertainment system was broken for all passengers on the left side of the aisle. I would prefer if meals were not served on red eye flights. No one should need to dine at that time and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

No food offered, just chips. Crew was no nice. I had to Stand up and ask for a drink. Even for a midnight flight I have had better experiences from another airlines.

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

The AA app really sucks ... Every flight & connecting flights were delayed over 30 mins. One connecting flight on American Eagle said it was delayed in its arrival ... when it was actually parked across from the gate for over 1 hr before they pulled it to the gate. Seats in the economy/ main cabin are packed together like sardines ... no leg room.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

Pretty bad gate mgmt upon arrival. No open gates and we had to wait at midnight. Shouldn’t be a surprise that an aircraft is coming in.

Comfortable plane ride however on delays disappointment no real details as to why the delays when other flights are leaving the airport

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

why did we have to go through security mid flight

The incoming plane was late and no information was shared. They even announced we would board in 10 muntes 40 minutes prior to the plane arriving, and the website said until takeoff that we had taken off an hour earlier

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

The staff was excellent and I appreciated the zero tolerance for noise making electronics and the only bad part was It took forever for the luggage to get to the baggage claim. It took over 40 minutes. And Norfolk is a small airport so it was probably airport. Staff’s fault.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

Flight delayed over 3 or 4 hours because no captain to fly plane. I couldn’t make a connection and had to wait 9 hours for another flight. Had to fly red eye flight. Sucks

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

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