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Cheapest round-trip
$147
Typical prices: $275-$158
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BWI - TPA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$49
Typical prices: $65-$173
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Tue 8/4
BWI - TPA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa (WAS-TPA)

 
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 Tampa 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 Tampa

Fri, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
11:30 am - 1:59 pm
BWI
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TPA
2h 29mnonstop
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8:15 am - 10:45 am
TPA
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BWI
2h 30mnonstop
$147Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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9:37 pm - 11:40 am
BWI
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TPA
14h 03m
1 stop
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4:46 pm - 11:00 pm
TPA
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BWI
6h 14m
1 stop
$149Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
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5:30 pm - 7:38 am
IAD
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TPA
14h 08m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 11:47 am
TPA
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IAD
2h 47mnonstop
$155Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
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10:19 am - 12:53 pm
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TPA
2h 34mnonstop
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1:19 pm - 3:47 pm
TPA
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DCA
2h 28mnonstop
$183American Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
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6:30 am - 12:44 pm
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TPA
6h 14m
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3:30 pm - 10:59 pm
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DCA
7h 29m
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$193JetBlue
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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10:00 am - 12:15 pm
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2h 15mnonstop
$199Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:06 pm - 9:35 pm
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TPA
2h 29mnonstop
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7:03 pm - 9:30 pm
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2h 27mnonstop
$202American Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:05 am - 2:50 pm
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8h 45m
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7:00 pm - 11:55 pm
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4h 55m
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$208Southwest
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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6:21 am - 3:00 pm
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8h 39m
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3:43 pm - 10:59 pm
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7h 16m
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$211JetBlue
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 12
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6:20 am - 3:00 pm
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa 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 Tampa?

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 Tampa departing in July.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Tampa costs $126 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Tampa (TPA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 30% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Tampa routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Tuesdays 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 Saturdays.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa is January, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $471 and $432 respectively.

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

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 $309 on average.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Tampa 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 Washington, D.C. to Tampa

  • Which airport in Washington is better to fly from?

    Reagan International Airport is much closer to Washington center than Dulles Airport, which is almost 30 mi from the heart of Washington. Dulles Airport lies west of the center so, if that is where you are based, it is a good option. If you start from Washington center, Reagan Airport is the wiser choice. Should you fly from Dulles airport, plan at least 40m for the car ride and 1h 30m with public transport.

  • Is there a hotel close to Tampa airport?

    The Tampa Marriott Hotel is situated inside Tampa Airport and therefore your best choice to stay close to all amenities and the terminals. The upmarket accommodation offers a swimming pool, restaurants, and a fitness center. The hotel serves as the ideal base to combine proximity to the airport and a trip to Tampa University, as it is only a few minutes away from the hotel.

  • How can I reach downtown Tampa from the airport?

    Public HART and PSTA buses depart from the airport’s car rental center, which can be reached with the SkyConnect train from the main terminal. A ride into the city lasts about 20m and tickets cost approximately $2-3 per fare. Tickets can be bought with the bus driver, but you need to have exact change ready. Alternatively, buy your tickets at the bus stop ticket machines.

  • Where can I park long-term at Dulles International Airport?

    As Dulles International Airport is a bit further away from Washington, you may want to go there by car. The airport features an economy lot where you can leave your car long-term during your time in Tampa. There is no option of hourly rates at this lot and the daily fee is approximately $10. Free shuttle buses operate between the terminal and lot to shorten your way to your departure gate.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Tampa was $49 for a one-way ticket and $147 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tampa. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Tampa. 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 Tampa.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Tampa flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $472 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

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

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa 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 Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $146 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly from Washington to Tampa, you can either go from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Reagan National Airport (DCA). The low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways depart from Reagan National, whereas Frontier offers cheap flights from Washington to Tampa from Dulles airport.
  • Art is well-represented at Washington Dulles airport, with live performances and art exhibits improving the passengers’ overall airport experience. One exhibit, for instance, is the Daedalus 87, a small, human-powered aircraft that represents an important part of aviation history. The aircraft can be found in Concourse B at the AeroTrain station.
  • If you booked a flight from Washington to Tampa with United Airlines, you can benefit from the airline’s lounges at Concourses C and D. Escape the hectic airport buzz and sip a cool drink while waiting for your flight. United Airlines economy passengers can purchase front desk or online passes for approximately $60.
  • Why not enjoy a massage after your flight from Washington to Tampa? Rick’s Spa is located at the Marriott hotel of Tampa International Airport (TPA) and is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Here you can unwind during a calming massage or enjoy a professional beauty treatment for a relaxing start in Tampa.
  • There is a wide array of car rental agencies represented at Tampa airport, including Alamo, Avis, and Thrifty. The car rental center is onsite the airport premises and can be easily reached with the courtesy SkyConnect train, which operates between the terminals and car rental center.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Tampa?

 
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Tampa. 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 Tampa? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

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

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

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.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

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

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

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.

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

What a great flight. Seats were more comfortable than other airlines. Flight was full but very easy to navigate. No stress no drama

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

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

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

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