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C$ 126 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 334
Typical prices: C$ 449-C$ 255
Frontier
Tue 18/8Tue 25/8
BUF - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 371
Typical prices: C$ 516-C$ 256
Southwest
Fri 21/8Tue 25/8
BUF - TPA • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 328 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Tampa (BUF-TPA)

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

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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11:35 a.m. - 6:51 p.m.
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7h 16m
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7:46 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
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18h 09m
2 stops
C$ 334Frontier
Fri, 3 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul
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1:31 p.m. - 7:38 p.m.
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TPA
6h 07m
1 stop
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9:15 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.
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5h 44m
1 stop
C$ 340JetBlue
Sat, 17 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
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6:16 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.
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TPA
7h 52m
1 stop
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3:20 p.m. - 10:58 p.m.
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7h 38m
1 stop
C$ 345Delta
Sat, 4 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
Frontier Logo
12:29 p.m. - 5:44 p.m.
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TPA
5h 15m
1 stop
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4:46 p.m. - 11:33 a.m.
TPA
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BUF
18h 47m
1 stop
C$ 347Frontier
Fri, 10 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
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9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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TPA
5h 45m
1 stop
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9:15 a.m. - 6:26 p.m.
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9h 11m
1 stop
C$ 350JetBlue
Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Frontier Logo
2:50 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.
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TPA
6h 39m
1 stop
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7:05 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.
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6h 50m
1 stop
C$ 351Frontier
Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
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12:28 p.m. - 5:43 p.m.
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TPA
5h 15m
1 stop
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8:55 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.
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BUF
13h 34m
1 stop
C$ 357Frontier
Mon, 29 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
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6:00 a.m. - 12:27 p.m.
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TPA
6h 27m
1 stop
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4:45 p.m. - 11:48 p.m.
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BUF
7h 03m
1 stop
C$ 358JetBlue
Fri, 3 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
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5:30 a.m. - 12:27 p.m.
BUF
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TPA
6h 57m
1 stop
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9:49 a.m. - 7:19 p.m.
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BUF
9h 30m
1 stop
C$ 359JetBlue
Thu, 9 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
Frontier Logo
11:29 a.m. - 6:52 p.m.
BUF
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TPA
7h 23m
1 stop
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7:00 a.m. - 1:53 p.m.
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BUF
6h 53m
1 stop
C$ 364Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa is August, where tickets cost C$ 310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 550 and C$ 522 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo 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.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 546, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Tampa

 
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Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain

Expert on BUF

Jennifer Bain is a Canadian travel writer who takes at least 50 flights a year and has proudly visited all 13 of Canada's provinces and territories. She is a former newspaper travel editor who has written three travel books. Jennifer is the Canada editor for U.S.-based National Parks Traveler and freelances for numerous other outlets.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA

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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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 126
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa

  • Can a non-traveler accompany a disabled, elderly, or minor traveler to Buffalo Airport?

    Non-travelers accompanying disabled, minor, or elderly travelers must have a temporary gate pass and produce a government-issued document upon request. The non-traveler will pass through security and must leave the airport as soon as the passenger boards the plane.

  • Can you sleep at Buffalo Airport?

    You may want to have a rest as you await your flight. Buffalo Airport Terminal is open 24h, and seats are available on all Departures Levels. People planning to stay overnight at Buffalo Airport in advance of their early morning flights can nap at the padded, armrest-free benches spread across the airport.

  • Are there hotels near Buffalo Airport?

    There are several hotels with free shuttles where travelers can spend time ahead of their flight from Buffalo Airport to Tampa Airport. Aloft Buffalo Airport, which is approximately 5min from Buffalo Airport, offers free shuttles to and from the Departure Terminal. Other hotels near Buffalo Airport include Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo, and Days Inn Hotel Buffalo. Facilities available at these hotels include salons, spas, bars, and workstations.

  • What kind of passenger assistance service is at Tampa Airport?

    Traveler’s Aid is an organization that assists distressed and stranded passengers upon arriving at Tampa Airport. It has volunteers who help passengers with currency exchange, destination queries, and lost luggage. Located at the Main Terminal, Travel Aid opens from 9am-7pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 9am-4pm from Thursday to Sunday.

  • Is there public transport from Tampa Airport to the city center?

    Hillsborough Area Regional Transit operates a bus from the airport to various destinations in the city center. Car rental services, including Payless, Budget, Avis, and Hertz, are at Tampa Airport. Car rental offices are available from the Main Terminal via the SkyConnect train, an in-terminal train in Tampa Airport. Taxis to various destinations across Tampas from TPA Airport are also available at the baggage claim area. The minimum fare for a taxi ride from TPA Airport is around US$ 15 (C$ 18.70).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Tampa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Tampa was C$ 126 for a one-way ticket and C$ 334 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Tampa?

    Buffalo airport is called Buffalo and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Tampa?

    Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Tampa?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Tampa?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Buffalo and Tampa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buffalo to Tampa?

    There are direct flights from Buffalo to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Tampa, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Tampa are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 595 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 467 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 594 or less round-trip.
  • Buffalo Airport (BUF) long-term parking rate at a covered Parking Garage is around US$ 26 (C$ 32) per day. Parking a vehicle at an uncovered parking lot costs around $ 23. The airport’s Preferred Parking Lots cost approximately US$ 12 (C$ 15) per day and a maximum of US$ 72 (C$ 90) a week.
  • There is a direct bus departing North Division St and Ellicott St to Buffalo Airport every 15min. The journey to the airport via Genesse St. takes approximately 35min.
  • There is no luggage storage or lockers inside Buffalo Airport. However, there is a monitored luggage storage service located approximately 1.44 km away.
  • Single-visit passes and membership lounges are available for all passengers visiting Tampa Airport (TPA), irrespective of their airline. American Airlines Admiral Club lounge is open for all passengers, however, Delta Sky Club can only be accessed by members.
  • Food and drinks concessions at Tampa Airport operate with varying schedules. For example, Starbuck operates 24 hours at the Main Terminal on Level 3 and Transfer Level.

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Tampa?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Buffalo to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
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8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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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

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!

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

Flight was delayed by 6 hours... the level of incompetence was truly astounding. I won't be flying American Airlines again. I don't care if AA is direct and there is a layover with another airline, I'll take the layover.

Little time between flight from Dallas to flight to Gainesville. We chose this one, 43 minutes between, because the price for a connection with at least an hour between, was so much higher. Had to ask passengers on the Dallas flight to please allow us to deplane ahead of them. The economy passengers allowed this. We had to walk very fast to the next gate, 35 gates away. Thankfully all in the same terminal. Getting to the small Gainesville plane was a little confusing as you enter an area that is boarding many small planes at the same time. We stood in the wrong line for about 15 seconds before realizing it was not our Gainesville flight. Since I had boarded at this gate in the past, I knew to check the signs carefully so we weren’t lost. The first class seat experience was wonderful. I really enjoyed the upgrade. We were offered an alcohol drink as soon as we sat down. I got something different but it was a great gesture especially since we really had to hurry to make the flight. We had packed expecting we might miss this connection, but made it. Our luggage didn’t miss the flight. American Airlines delivered our bags to our home the next day. That was very convenient!

The plane was large, not full, but one with 3 seats near each window and 4 in a row in the middle of the plane. There were screens on the backs of the seats for entertainment and information. To use the entertainment one needs ear plugs that physically plug into the screen. My husband had some he let me use as I only had blue tooth type. The stewards gave out some headphones to some, but when my neighbor asked for some, the steward said no. So maybe they ran out? Idk. Bring the old kind of headphones or earbuds if you want entertainment in case this is the type of entertainment offered. We had a very tight connection in Miami. 43 minutes. The other economy passengers allowed us to get ahead of them because I asked if we could since we were near boarding time for our next flight and 35 gates away. They were extremely kind. First class wasn’t going to allow us to pass through. We did make the next flight. Our baggage didn’t, but they were delivered to us the next day and we were prepared with essentials in our carry on packs.

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

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

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

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Very disappointing. Flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and food options are very underwhelming even for first class seats (same food given to economy seats)

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.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

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.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

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

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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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