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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 299
Typical prices: C$ 280-C$ 553
Frontier
Fri 14/8Thu 20/8
BUF - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 390
Typical prices: C$ 312-C$ 524
Southwest
Wed 30/9Thu 19/11
BUF - TPA • Direct
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Cheapest • from C$ 299 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 327 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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2:48 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
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TPA
7h 27m
1 stop
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8:07 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.
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14h 22m
1 stop
C$ 299Frontier
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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1:13 p.m. - 11:29 a.m.
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TPA
22h 16m
1 stop
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6:23 p.m. - 6:07 p.m.
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BUF
47h 44m
2 stops
C$ 304Frontier
Mon, 31 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
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11:36 a.m. - 6:49 p.m.
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TPA
7h 13m
1 stop
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10:31 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.
TPA
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35h 58m
2 stops
C$ 304Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov
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4:31 p.m. - 10:38 p.m.
BUF
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TPA
6h 07m
1 stop
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6:15 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.
TPA
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BUF
5h 44m
1 stop
C$ 314JetBlue
Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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3:33 p.m. - 10:38 p.m.
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TPA
7h 05m
1 stop
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3:16 p.m. - 11:52 p.m.
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8h 36m
1 stop
C$ 314JetBlue
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:36 a.m. - 6:49 p.m.
BUF
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TPA
7h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:31 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.
TPA
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BUF
35h 58m
2 stops
C$ 335Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Southwest Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
BUF
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TPA
2h 40mdirect
Southwest Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.
TPA
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BUF
2h 35mdirect
C$ 390Southwest
Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 19 Nov
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4:05 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
BUF
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TPA
2h 50mdirect
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7:55 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.
TPA
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BUF
2h 45mdirect
C$ 390Southwest
Fri, 25 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
American Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
BUF
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TPA
4h 45m
1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 12:57 p.m.
TPA
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BUF
6h 57m
1 stop
C$ 486American Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
American Airlines Logo
1:37 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.
BUF
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TPA
10h 44m
2 stops
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2:04 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
TPA
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BUF
4h 26m
1 stop
C$ 805American Airlines
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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.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Tampa from Buffalo usually cost between C$ 280 and C$ 553 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 299 on Frontier (14 Aug–20 Aug).

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 November, where tickets cost C$ 356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 576 and C$ 551 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.

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 C$ 519 on average.

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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Tampa

 
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Jennifer Bain

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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 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 season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower 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$ 103 for a one-way ticket and C$ 299 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?

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

  • 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$ 600 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 524 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$ 154 or less one-way and C$ 412 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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Direct departures

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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8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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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!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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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!

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

Southwest is going downhill. I'm more apt to fly other airlines now. And I'd appreciate it if your gate agents didn't invent non-existent laws. If Southwest is having issues getting flight crews, you need to go out of your way to accommodate passengers instead of saying it's weather related and not in your hands. We can all see the other carriers are getting their planes off the ground and to/from the cities/regions you claim are weather-impacted.

As always it was a pleasure to fly on southwest.

Excellent! There was a delay due to the weather and they did all they could do to keep us comfortable & updated. Thank you!

Would have liked screens on the back of each seat.

Couldn't connect to the internet and movies. Needed help.

Wish Southwest had a power source to plug iPhone's into; wish Southwest also served up better snacks. Otherwise, the service & seat choices, if you check in on time for your flight, are excellent. I'm also happy to say that this particular flight had no delays.

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

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.

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.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

UGH I HAD TO MISS MY FIRST FLIGHT TO TAMPA CAUSE OF THE 10 MINUTE DELAY OF THE ORLANDO TO MIAMI ONE SO THEY HAD ME GET ANOTHER TICKET. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL BECAUSE IT MADE ME MISS MY CONNECTING FLIGHT FROM TAMPA TO LONDON AND FORCED ME TO MISS A DAY AT MY ROOM IN THE UK.

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.

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

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.

In-flight staff was very helpful and excellent. However, the flight was delayed by 90 minutes. Also the boarding process should be expedited in case of delayed flights. This will help the passengers trying to make international connections.

Som delays but overall we almost made it on the original time.

Not sure why planes don't just board back passengers first.. also wifi connection could be beneficial and keeps passengers occupied

The plane smelled bad, the temperature in the plane was over 75 with times over 80. Jet blue tried to mask the smell of armpits married with butt. Overall mediocre. Crew was nice

From bag drop to boarding, it was great. In-flight is a little different. The seats were a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight. The rest of the cabin crew except for Eva was wonderful. Eva was not friendly at all. I've had to personally encounter her twice in-flight. First time was when I had to go to the lavatory in the back of the plane, and since it was the first for me to board such tiny plane, I didn't know we were using the crew toilet. She was giving me an attitude while telling me where and how to open it since it's not the regular push to open type of door. The second one was when I had to throw trash then use the lavatory again. I asked where to throw them, and unfortunately she was the only crew in the back doodling on her phone, she had to point it out to me with an attitude then told me to wait on the carpet, which I understand because I didn't realize that, but she could have been nicer. After all, I'm a paying customer, and assisting a passenger who isn't knowledgeable about the aircraft is one of the things she's there for. The rest of the experience and crew from bag drop to in-flight were excellent except for her.

The crew was openly hostile and condescending to the customers. They spent the majority of that time in the rear talking and seemed really agitated when people asked questions. I heard five different people told that the information they requested was in the handout or safety brief.

The flight was great . But you only had one vegan item on the whole flight and someone prior to me took it . I was so disappointed cause I came in from the flooded area and couldn’t pick up anything prior to my 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.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

First time flying Frontier, I am not sure the Ala Carte menu of options is for me.

I liked getting off the plane. Everything else was well below standards. Not even offering a bag of peanuts for free for a 4 hours flight is ridiculous.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

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