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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.
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10:59 pm - 9:41 amPHL-IND
10h 42m1 stop
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11:48 am - 12:19 pmIND-PHL
24h 31m1 stop
$161Frontier
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Thu, May 15 - Tue, May 20
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10:59 pm - 9:41 amPHL-IND
10h 42m1 stop
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10:51 am - 7:36 amIND-PHL
20h 45m1 stop
$162Frontier
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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18
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6:38 am - 6:45 pmPHL-IND
12h 07m1 stop
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2:09 pm - 8:55 pmIND-PHL
6h 46m1 stop
$302Delta
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
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9:55 am - 1:27 pmPHL-IND
3h 32m1 stop
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11:17 am - 4:52 pmIND-PHL
5h 35m1 stop
$317Delta
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Sat, May 17 - Sun, May 25
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8:15 am - 5:10 pmPHL-IND
8h 55m2 stops
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6:50 am - 11:50 amIND-PHL
5h 00m1 stop
$322Southwest
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Wed, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 6:50 pmPHL-IND
12h 55m2 stops
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9:30 am - 5:15 pmIND-PHL
7h 45m1 stop
$328Southwest
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Thu, Jun 12 - Thu, Jul 10
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10:41 am - 6:22 pmPHL-IND
7h 41m1 stop
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1:07 pm - 2:55 pmIND-PHL
1h 48mnonstop
$353American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
American Airlines Logo
10:41 am - 6:22 pmPHL-IND
7h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 7:35 amIND-PHL
1h 54mnonstop
$377American Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:54 pmPHL-IND
11h 39m2 stops
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7:15 am - 12:08 pmIND-PHL
4h 53m1 stop
$477United Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:00 pmPHL-IND
11h 25m2 stops
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7:30 am - 2:24 pmIND-PHL
6h 54m1 stop
$502United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
PHL

Use SEPTA's Airport Regional Rail Line for a cost-effective 30-minute ride to downtown Philadelphia from PHL.

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IND

For a budget-friendly arrival, take the IndyGo Route 8 bus from IND to downtown Indianapolis in about 45 minutes.

Read more about INDby Jennifer Simonson
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Jennifer Simonson

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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Indianapolis flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Philadelphia to Indianapolis? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Indianapolis on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis is June, where tickets cost $181 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $489 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, 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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$83
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 44% lower on average.
Flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Indianapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

  • How can I fly from PHL to IND?

    It's unlikely that you will be able to find a non-stop flight from PHL to IND. However, Frontier, American Airlines, and United Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights between PHL and IND. These flights often have layovers in cities like Newark (ERW), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), and Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Are there any facilities for a nursing parent to breastfeed or pump after deplaning in IND?

    IND is happy to provide three private Nursing Mothers Rooms, two of which are beyond security and one which is before security. The rooms that are beyond security are located on concourse A across from Harry and Izzy's and on concourse B across from gate B5. The private room before security is located close to Southwest Airlines near ticket counter 8.

  • Is there anywhere in IND where my service animal or pet can go to the bathroom?

    IND has two pet relief areas in the airport. One is beyond security on concourse A near the international arrivals area. The other is also beyond security on concourse B across from gate B5. These pet relief areas feature artificial grass, miniature fire hydrants, and sprinklers that pop up to wash away liquid waste.

  • Does PHL have a USO?

    Yes. Liberty USO at the Philadelphia International Airport welcomes active-duty US military service members and their families. This lounge is open from 6 am until 6 pm seven days a week. Located beyond security in terminal E, this lounge offers copious complimentary amenities to provide rest, sustenance, relaxation, and entertainment to military members.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis was $83 for a one-way ticket and $161 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Indianapolis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    When flying out of Philadelphia you will be using Philadelphia. You will be landing at Indianapolis, also known as Indianapolis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Indianapolis.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $367 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $498 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

    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 Philadelphia to Indianapolis.

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

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

    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 Indianapolis with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and IND can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Indianapolis from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $250 or less one-way and $431 or less round-trip.
  • If you are waiting for a ride when you arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and you have kids with you, look for the Soft Play areas. There are two Soft Play children's play areas where kids can have fun with a mock airplane, luggage, and clouds - all situated on a custom carpet that looks like a runway. One of these play areas is on concourse A and the other is on concourse B.
  • At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), you can park your car in Short-Term (Ground Level) Parking, but this area costs twice as much as taking advantage of Garage (Upper Levels) Parking. Economy Parking, which is even more affordable, is further away from the airport but runs free shuttle buses to and from the terminals. These shuttles operate 24/7, including holidays. There are also several private parking options located off-site that offer free shuttles to the airport.
  • If you want to get the kinks out and ease your muscles after you land, you can get a massage or other relaxation treatment at Enroute Spa, a full-service spa located on both concourse A and concourse B in IND. Aside from a full body massage, chair massage, and foot massage, the spa also offers treatments like manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy, and cosmetic services.
  • In PHL, you can find Volunteer Airport Ambassadors throughout the terminals. They are there to help you with everything from questions about flight problems to local transportation - in fact, they will try to help you with anything that is troubling you on your journey through the airport. They are recognizable by their bright blue jackets.
  • PHL provides live entertainment throughout its terminals, especially at peak times like Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve or during the summer. Musicians, artists, caricaturists, historical impersonators, choirs, and even Santa Claus have been known to stroll the terminals entertaining travelers.
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Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Indianapolis?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Indianapolis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Indianapolis

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

Indianapolis to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Indianapolis

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
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Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025DAL - FLL
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Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

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

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

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

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

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

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

late again! but its my only option to not take 9 hours to get to Memphis

Almost everything was outstanding. First, we boarded on time and the flight crew did a great job getting everyone seated. Then the pilots took their time and care to make sure the plane was full de-iced three times as there was a bad ice storm a few hours earlier. The plane ride was smooth and comfortable and even the economy seats had decent room and comfort. Flight Attendant Lisa went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable - she is outstanding. The only thing wrong with the flight, and it is something which needs to be addressed, is that the gate to gate time was over 6.5 hours and not one meal was served. The only thing offered to eat were two small cookies for a transcontinental flight - unacceptable. Charge me more but give me a meal for a long flight. Thankfully Lisa found something for me.

Very poor. Our special services attendant gave us incorrect information. I also was mishandled at landing. There was no wheelchair waiting. I fell deboarding the plane. Appalling!

I had a very unpleasant encounter with one man from customer service: he was extremely rude and miserable. And his condition was reflected on his decision to send me to the worst airport hotel and get an awful flight connection. My hotel shuttle had never arrived and I had to book another hotel. People served by other representatives got a much better treatment and deal.

The flight left a bit late, but arrived close to time expected…With the flight being close to full the crew did well serving drinks to all in a very timely fashion. The flight was a pleasure…

They didn't have any gluten-free snacks, oddly, which I require...or any flavored soda water or decaf tea options, which seems to be standard.

My flight back my reservations were list because they said I didn't pay my pet fee when I had a receipt

A very good flight. All personnel were gracious and pleasant. Good flight. No complaints.

For coast to coast travel the A321 and even the NEO, even in first class will never be excellent. That would take a B787 or 777 to accomplish.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Landing in terminal 2, but my luggage is terminal 3. We (and others) were looking for it in terminal 1. We probably missed the crew broadcast, but the communication could have been clearer for non native (or elderly) passengers.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

The plane was comfortable. The time to board was way too slow and very unorganized! The crew was not as friendly as normally. The was not a single time that they offered water nor anything!!!

They switched my flight to Spirit, Never using Kayak again,

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