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$43 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

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Cheapest round-trip
$98
Typical prices: $314-$126
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Mon 5/18Sun 5/24
BWI - FLL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$98
Typical prices: $331-$135
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Tue 5/12Wed 5/20
BWI - FLL • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale (WAS-FLL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Mon, May 18 - Sun, May 24
Frontier Logo
4:09 pm - 8:56 pm
BWI
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4h 47m
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9:26 am - 12:15 pm
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2h 49mnonstop
$98Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
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6:02 pm - 9:07 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 11:29 pm
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2h 34mnonstop
$99Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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7:27 pm - 10:05 pm
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2h 38mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:35 am
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2h 35mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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7:27 pm - 10:05 pm
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2h 38mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:35 am
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2h 35mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Thu, May 28
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7:48 pm - 10:26 pm
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2h 38mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:35 am
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2h 35mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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2:45 pm - 5:28 pm
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2h 43mnonstop
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9:55 am - 12:24 pm
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$119JetBlue
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 12
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$120JetBlue
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20
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3:19 pm - 6:03 pm
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2h 44mnonstop
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1:22 pm - 3:59 pm
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2h 37mnonstop
$137American Airlines
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2h 40mnonstop
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11:25 am - 2:00 pm
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2h 35mnonstop
$138Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale departing in May.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale costs $73 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). However, over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) were, on average, 34% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Fort Lauderdale routes. The most popular route is between Baltimore (BWI) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale is September, where tickets cost $29 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $396 and $355 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

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 $235, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale 
Verified travelerFlew with Southwest
DCA
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FLL
Mar 2024
Arrive earlier to avoid lines for baggage drop off. Also opt for baggage check in my mobile app
Verified travelerFlew with JetBlue
DCA
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FLL
Feb 2024
Fly directly into Miami if that is your final destination. Ground transportation between FLL and MIA is expensive ($50) and time consuming (1+ hour). One would think there would at least be hourly public transit between the two airports, but no such luck in the late afternoon. Choices are $50 bus ride or $50 ride share, or $50 bright line, or $50+ rental car. No afternoon Tri-Rail service. I chose the ride share since it got me directly to my downtown Miami hotel.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

  • Which airport in Washington, D.C., should I fly from?

    This will depend on various factors, but most importantly distance and price flights. DAC is the most convenient option for travelers staying in the city center, but most non-stop flights depart either early in the morning or late in the evening. Dulles is a major hub for both domestic and international flights, but it’s also farther away, plus most flights to FLL have connections. BWI is the farthest away from Washington, but that also means you’ll often find cheaper flight prices departing from there.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Washington, D.C., to Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    There are different airlines offering daily flights from Washington to Fort Lauderdale. At DAC, JetBlue flies directly to FLL several times a day. At IAD, United Airlines offers a few daily non-stop options. At BWI, both Spirit and Southwest fly directly between the two cities.

  • Where do I rent a car at Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    The Rental Car Center (RCC) is located next to Terminal 1 at FLL. Passengers arriving at Terminal 1 can follow the RCC sign through to the pedestrian bridge at Concourse B. If you’re arriving at any other terminal, follow the RCC signs to the pickup areas outside Baggage Claim, where a free shuttle bus will drive you to the RCC.

  • How do I go from Fort Lauderdale Airport to the city center?

    Rental cars, taxis, or other app-based ride services are all available. In terms of public transportation, bus Route 1 of the Broward County Transit (BCT) picks up passengers from Stop 7 at the Rental Car Center. Free shuttle buses can also take you to the Tri-Rail stop at the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport Station, where you can hop on the train to the city. The Sun Trolley service offers a free ride to downtown Fort Lauderdale on weekends only, and it stops in front of all terminals every hour.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale was $43 for a one-way ticket and $98 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Fort Lauderdale. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Fort Lauderdale.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Fort Lauderdale, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $270 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 $253 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Fort Lauderdale with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

    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 Fort Lauderdale from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $117 or less one-way and $183 or less round-trip.
  • When it comes to catching a flight from Washington, D.C., to Fort Lauderdale, you have three airport choices: Baltimore International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). DCA is the closest airport to Washington, D.C., just across the Potomac River. IAD is 26 miles to the west of D.C., in Virginia, while BWI is 32 miles away from the city, near Baltimore, Maryland.
  • If you are in the Washington, D.C., area, Reagan Airport is easily accessible with the Blue and Yellow metro lines, as it has its own stop.
  • For Dulles Airport, you can head to the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail station, and then hop on Washington Flyer’s Silver Live Express Bus. The ride to the airport costs $5 and takes about 15 minutes.
  • BWI is accessible with the MARC/Amtrak train routes, which you can get from Washington’s Union Station. The airport offers a free shuttle service between the MARC/Amtrak station and the main terminal.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has four different terminals, and you can move from one to the other on foot or via the airport’s free shuttle service. It stops outside each Baggage Claim exit, and runs every few minutes.
  • If you need accommodation near FLL, there are several options, such as the Rodeway Inn & Suites and Cambria Hotel. Most of the hotels in the area provide a free shuttle to the airport, and they pick up and drop off passengers in the designated areas on the lower level curbside of all the terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale?

 
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Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

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Fort Lauderdale to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale. 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 Washington, D.C. to Fort Lauderdale? 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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6.6Food
7.3Comfort
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Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
IAD - FRA
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Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

Crew was friendly and competent. Food, wine, and entertainment were excellent except the raw tuna on the flight to Split. Recommend against serving that - at least as the only option. Many medical conditions do not allow people to eat raw fish.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Boarding was done extremely poorly, with huge crowds gate loiterers blocking people from boarding, multiple lines of people trying to merge into one line. One of the male flight attendants who was doing drink service was not happy about having to let a passenger back to their seat and was unnecessarily sassy about it. I thought he was pretty entitled and not a great ambassador for JetBlue

My experience with Jet Blue was wonderful. My experience with Kayak sucked and will never use again.

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

Absolutely horrible. Flight was delayed 4 hours and they had no clue what was going on.

Arrived as recommended at 8:15 a.m. for an 1115 flight, that kept getting delayed delayed and delayed and then finally canceled. Instructed for the split flight to go to Fort Lauderdale, and then find our way from there back to New York. I don't think I will ever trust flying with JetBlue again. This was my second horrific experience and I am really angry.

My check in was stressful. I somehow lost my seat from my original booking, the plane showed no availability/no seat when it was time to check-in. I called and was instructed to try to get a seat at the airport. I asked if it was a full flight and the travel agent said the site showed some seating but was not able to secure one for me. Why not? On my way to the airport the app finally revealed one available seat towards the back of the aircraft that I was able to book. It ended up being an overbooked flight, so glad I wasn't stuck.

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

THe flight was an hour late. You got us on the plan and we sat on the ground for 45 minutes with no information from the pilot whatsoever. Worst flight this year.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

They cancelled my flight with no reason affecting my travel plans and delaying it 24 hours.

Everything was horrible. They delayed my flight so I missed my connection flight and I lost my bags. I had to go to the same workers multiple times asking the same questions because everyone kept giving me different answers. One person closed down customer service because he wanted to go on lunch so there was like 30 people just waiting for hours because no one would relieve him.

Landing was technically perfect. What I didn't like is the pricey internet. Both flights with excellent crews. I'm 6 feet 210 pounds and could easily fit in the chair.

We had to take a bus to the plane with a old woman and carry on bags, and at landing at the airport we have to wait one hour seating on the plane waiting for a gate. We came back from Australia Bussines class Quantas 16 hours traveling, then wait in Dallas 7 hours for connection...honestly waiting 1 hour more at the plane was the worst part.

Flight delayed twice (not Spirit fault) No food served* No entertainment * *in response to my choices in the rating. None was provided so couldn’t rate properly

Pricing, boarding time communication, over priced baggage and overall service is lacking, seating unconfortable

The airplane rattled near the left wing as if several screws were loose. Then after we landed in Fort Lauderdale, we had to sit and wait on the runway for quite some time. It was very scary and TOTALLY unacceptable!

I was in the airport when I'll check the status of my flight and it was canceled and without any reason. The worst of the worst ...

Spent seven hours in the airport with spirit pushing he flight time back two hours every two hours only to then have it canceled without explanation. The employees said, “They’ve been doing this for the last five days.” Would have been great if they told us to expect that when we arrived.

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

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

One of the worst travel experiences I've had. Had a flight scheduled with CVG to RSW on VLSWQX this morning departing at 5:30. Two individuals at the gate and one was in training. Not her fault but she didn't have the ability to check people in resulting in at least 15 families that didn't make it on the plane because they weren't checked into the system in time. When arriving at the airport to drop off our prepaid checked bags, the bag drop off agent asked if we could check our bags at the gate because of the long line. We said no problem so arrived at the gate by 5:00. They told those people that had previously paid for checked bags to stand off to the side while they let others that either didn't have a checked bag or their bag was already on the plan through. Realizing the gate workers had an issue, they either called for help or this lady showed up late for work as she didn't arrive until 5:15. The worker who had been there training the other individual and working diligently to make sure all passengers got on board. He even said that at one point all people that are currently in line are fine but asked the person in training to stand outside the ticketing area around 5:15 to notify any late travels that the flight was in boarding process and they arrrived too late. At that point, we're sill standing off to the side with our pre-paid checked bags patiently waiting. When the new lady arrived she couldn't have been more rude. It was an awful seen. Essentially they had asked for those without an assigned seat to board last, those with pre-paid checked bag stand off to the site and any traveling with a larger items that needed to be checked at the gate (such as a stroller), wait on the side. They realized that the flight needed to leave on time so the gate attendant shut the gate. So anyone without a seat assignment, those that had pre-checked bags, and the worst one I saw was a mother with two infant children was in line with use because she was asked to stand to the side because her stroller. When they shut the door to the plan they told her she could no longer get on. Her checked bags were already on the plane with her car keys in them, and the lady told her we couldn't accept anyone else on because the door was shut. She didn't even have a way to get home from the airport. Truely evil behavior. I've flown Frontier enough to know customer service is not a top priority in the company's mission, but this was an all-time low. I'm sending this after an 18 hour drive that our family just completed to Bonita Springs . I felt really bad for the lady being trained and the other individual trying to help, but when the new lady came to the gate she was truly one of the rudest individuals I've ever met. One lady had been there since 4am but because she didn't have an assigned seat they wouldn't let her on the plan.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

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