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Cheap Flights from Tampa to St. Louis (TPA-STL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to St. Louis 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 Tampa to St. Louis

Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
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4:39 pm - 6:02 pmTPA-STL
2h 23mnonstop
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6:47 pm - 10:04 pmSTL-TPA
2h 17mnonstop
$83Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
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4:39 pm - 6:02 pmTPA-STL
2h 23mnonstop
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7:52 pm - 5:22 amSTL-TPA
8h 30m1 stop
$149Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
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8:03 pm - 11:58 pmTPA-STL
4h 55m1 stop
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5:20 am - 12:01 pmSTL-TPA
5h 41m1 stop
$177American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
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12:37 pm - 4:20 pmTPA-STL
4h 43m1 stop
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6:52 pm - 12:17 amSTL-TPA
4h 25m1 stop
$197Delta
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 11:58 pmTPA-STL
7h 47m1 stop
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7:16 am - 6:04 pmSTL-TPA
9h 48m1 stop
$201American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 6:30 pmTPA-STL
6h 10m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 10:10 pmSTL-TPA
6h 45m2 stops
$212Southwest
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Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:46 am - 11:01 amTPA-STL
5h 15m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 10:18 pmSTL-TPA
8h 58m1 stop
$218Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 7:45 amTPA-STL
2h 25mnonstop
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2:00 pm - 5:15 pmSTL-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
$232Southwest
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:28 am - 10:02 amTPA-STL
4h 34m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:57 am - 11:52 pmSTL-TPA
11h 55m1 stop
$238Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 25
Delta Logo
8:24 pm - 11:39 pmTPA-STL
4h 15m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:30 pmSTL-TPA
5h 30m1 stop
$268Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
TPA's efficient layout ensures short security lines.
Use MetroLink from STL to avoid rush hour traffic.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $83 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 60% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 36% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$83
Overall average: $321
Frontier
Sat 10/11Sat 10/18
TPA - STL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$51
Typical prices: $181-409
Frontier
Sat 10/18
TPA - STL • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to St. Louis

 
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.
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TPA

TPA's efficient layout and dispersed TSA checkpoints make for short security lines, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

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STL

Use MetroLink for a convenient ride from STL to downtown St. Louis, avoiding rush hour traffic.

Read more about STLby Yulia Denisyuk
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to St. Louis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to St. Louis 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 Tampa to St. Louis?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to St. Louis on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Tampa, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to St. Louis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to St. Louis, 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 Tampa to St. Louis is August, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $525 and $437 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to St. Louis?

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 $249, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to St. Louis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to St. Louis, 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 Tampa to St. Louis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 60% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$51
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Tampa to St. Louis

When to book flights from Tampa to St. Louis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to St. Louis 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 Tampa to St. Louis

  • What are the transport options to get from the city center to Tampa International Airport?

    There are a few different transport options to get from the city center to Tampa International Airport. The first option is to take a taxi or an Uber. This is the most expensive option, butalso the most convenient. The second option is to take the bus. This is a cheaper option, but it is not as convenient. The third option is to take the train. This is the cheapest option, but it is also the least convenient. The duration of the bus ride is about 30min. The duration of the train ride is about 45min.

  • What are the transport options to get from the St Louis Missouri International Airport to the city center?

    There are a few different ways to get from the St. Louis Missouri International Airport to the city center. You can take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft. You can also take the MetroLink light rail system. The MetroLink has two different lines that go to the airport: the Red Line and the Blue Line. The Red Line goes to the city center, while the Blue Line goes to the suburbs. You can also take a bus, but there are only a few routes that go to the airport and they might not be very convenient. It is up to you to choose the most convenient one for you.

  • Are there mobile charging spots in Tampa International Airport?

    Yes, there are multiple mobile charging spots in Tampa International Airport. The airport has a dedicated cell phone charging station near the check-in counters on the first level of the main terminal. There are also charging stations located at each of the airport's four security checkpoints. Inside the airside terminals, there are a number of seating areas with built-in USB ports and standard electrical outlets. In addition, a number of the airport's restaurants and cafes offer charging stations for guests' use.

  • Are there lounges in Tampa International Airport?

    There are several lounges in Tampa International Airport. The airport has a variety of amenities for travelers, including several lounges. The lounges vary in terms of amenities and services, but all offer a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to St. Louis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to St. Louis was $51 for a one-way ticket and $83 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and St. Louis?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to St. Louis?

    On your way to St. Louis, you’ll fly out from Tampa. You’ll be landing at Lambert-St Louis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to St. Louis?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to St. Louis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to St. Louis?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to St. Louis flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to St. Louis?

    There are nonstop flights from Tampa to St. Louis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to St. Louis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to St. Louis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $383 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to St. Louis?

    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 Tampa to St. Louis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to St. Louis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to St. Louis from Tampa 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 Tampa to St. Louis?

    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 St. Louis with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and STL 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 Tampa to St. Louis?

    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 St. Louis from Tampa 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 Tampa to St. Louis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $223 or less one-way and $252 or less round-trip.
  • There is a business center in Tampa International Airport (TPA). It is located in the main terminal near the baggage claim area. The business center has a variety of services including faxing, photocopying, and shipping. There is also a conference room that can be rented for meetings or events..
  • There are a few different places where you can charge your mobile device at Lambert St. Louis International Airport (STL). There are a few different options for charging, including USB charging ports, electrical outlets, and wireless charging stations.
  • There is free Wi-Fi in Lambert St Louis Missouri International Airport. However, the strength and quality of the signal may vary depending on your location within the airport. Additionally, there is a playground located in terminal 2 near gate E.
  • There are several restaurants in Tampa International Airport. There is a Burger King, a Chick-fil-A, a Wendy's, and a few others.
  • There are no onsite hotels in Tampa International Airport. The closest hotel is the Tampa Airport Marriott, which is located about 1.5 miles from the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to St. Louis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tampa to Lambert-St Louis.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to Lambert-St Louis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to Lambert-St Louis

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest

Frontier, Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

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Direct returns

Lambert-St Louis to Tampa

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest

Frontier, Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Frontier

Southwest, Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to St. Louis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to St. Louis. 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 Tampa to St. Louis? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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.

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.

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.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

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.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Changing the flight time to 6:15 am on the return flight is extremely inconvenient. The flight was okay. It was on time. The crew was friendly. The seats were uncomfortable. All the upsells are annoying, and I would prefer paying a single higher fee and not have to purchase so much extra.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

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

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

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