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Cheapest round-trip
$157
Typical prices: $248-$125
Breeze Airways, JetBlue
Wed 8/26Sat 8/29
SYR - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$167
Typical prices: $204-$98
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/28Mon 8/31
SYR - RDU • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 44m
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Cheapest • Avg $220 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Syracuse to Raleigh (SYR-RDU)

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

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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2:44 pm - 4:28 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 12:03 am
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6h 13m
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$157Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:08 pm - 1:52 pm
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RDU
1h 44mnonstop
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9:45 am - 11:28 am
RDU
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SYR
1h 43mnonstop
$167Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:00 am - 10:08 am
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RDU
4h 08m
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5:42 pm - 12:03 am
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6h 21m
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$184JetBlue
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
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12:24 pm - 2:19 pm
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RDU
1h 55mnonstop
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12:55 pm - 2:40 pm
RDU
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SYR
1h 45mnonstop
$188Breeze Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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12:08 pm - 1:52 pm
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RDU
1h 44mnonstop
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5:42 pm - 12:03 am
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SYR
6h 21m
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$189Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
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6:00 am - 10:08 am
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RDU
4h 08m
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5:42 pm - 12:03 am
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6h 21m
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$193JetBlue
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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12:08 pm - 1:52 pm
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RDU
1h 44mnonstop
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9:45 am - 11:28 am
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SYR
1h 43mnonstop
$198Breeze Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 7
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2:44 pm - 4:28 pm
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1h 44mnonstop
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5:42 pm - 12:03 am
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6h 21m
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$209Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
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7:00 am - 2:22 pm
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RDU
7h 22m
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7:50 pm - 12:05 am
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4h 15m
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$210JetBlue
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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6:00 am - 10:10 am
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4h 10m
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5:51 pm - 12:03 am
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6h 12m
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$212JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Syracuse to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Syracuse to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Syracuse to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Syracuse to Raleigh departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Syracuse to Raleigh?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Raleigh on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Syracuse, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Syracuse to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Syracuse to Raleigh, 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 Syracuse to Raleigh is August, where tickets cost $192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $390 and $338 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Syracuse to Raleigh?

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $298 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Syracuse to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Syracuse to Raleigh, 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 Syracuse to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Syracuse to Raleigh

 
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Expert on Breeze Airways

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Syracuse to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Syracuse to Raleigh 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 Syracuse to Raleigh

  • Can I bring liquids on my flight from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    You can bring liquids or aerosols aboard a SYR -RDU flight, provided you put them in a 3.4-oz container. The container should be in a plastic, transparent, and resealable bag that is one liter big. Only one such bag is allowed on-flight per passenger.

  • What ticket classes are offered by Frontier Airlines?

    The main ticket classes available on Frontier Airlines include Standard Economy, Basic Economy, Stretch Seating, and The Works. In Standard Economy, you get a seat, carry-on bags, checked baggage, and seat selection. Basic Economy provides a seat, but you will be required to pay for services like carry-on bags. Stretch Seating offers spacious seats, and The Works comes with priority boarding, comfortable seating, and a refundable ticket.

  • Can I rent a car at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    There are no onsite car rentals at RDU. However, the airport is served by several car rental agencies, including Advantage, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty, and Enterprise. The said agencies provide free shuttles for their clients from the airport to their service locations. Shuttles pick up at the green Rental Car shuttle stops.

  • What public transport options are available from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    You can get from the airport to nearby towns by bus. The bus at RDU has partnered with New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, and Ourbus to ferry passengers from the airport to different destinations such as New York, Albany, Watertown, Buffalo, Potsdam, Binghamton, Rochester, Massena, and Utica. As there are 48 daily bus trips from the airport, you can easily find a bus that aligns with your schedule and budget.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Syracuse to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Syracuse to Raleigh was $88 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Syracuse and Raleigh?

    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 Syracuse to Raleigh?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Syracuse to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Syracuse to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Syracuse to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Syracuse to Raleigh?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Syracuse to Raleigh?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Syracuse to Raleigh on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Syracuse to Raleigh, Breeze Airways or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Syracuse to Raleigh are Breeze Airways and Delta. With an average price for the route of $248 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $313 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Syracuse to Raleigh?

    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 Syracuse to Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Syracuse with another airline. Booking your flights between Syracuse and RDU 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 Syracuse to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh from Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $176 or less one-way and $240 or less round-trip.
  • Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) consists of two terminals: Terminals A and B. The airline you travel with will determine your departure Terminal. If flying with American Airlines or JetBlue, you will depart from Terminal A, while if you travel with United, you will depart from Terminal B.
  • Passengers with limited mobility are well-catered for in SYR. The airport is committed to ensuring accessibility by providing wheelchair services to those who need them upon request. Passengers can request wheelchair assistance from their airline in advance or on arrival. Also, there are accessible restrooms in the terminal building, ramps, elevators, and designated accessible parking spaces close to the terminal building.
  • You can travel to Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) carrying your child on your lap throughout your Frontier Airlines flight if the baby is between 7 days old and two years of age. Frontier does not allow infants less than a week old on board. Since the flight is within the USA, your infant will travel free of charge.
  • If traveling with Frontier Airlines, you are allowed one personal item and one cabin bag on the flight to RDU. The personal item must fit within the personal item portion of the bag sizer, and so can’t be larger than 14 x 18 x 8 inches. The cabin bag must not exceed 35 lb and 24 x 10 x 16 inches and should fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat.
  • Suppose you want to travel sustainably from SYR to RDU. If that is the case, JetBlue Airways would be the perfect travel partner. This airline is committed to environmental decarbonization, uses fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels, and has a carbon offset program.

Prefer to fly direct from Syracuse to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Syracuse Hancock Intl to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Syracuse Hancock Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Wednesday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Syracuse Hancock Intl

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Wednesday

Breeze Airways

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Syracuse to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Syracuse to Raleigh. 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.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 291 reviews
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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.

it is an economy airline so lack of perks expected .. however an efficient board, clean plane, pleasant crew and an early arrival for half the price of full service airline

Very quick and easy process from check in to deboarding and baggage claim. Crew was professional and friendly. Flight was smooth and on time. Very convenient for short flights.

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

The Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

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.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

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!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

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

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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