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Flights to Miami for less than $100? Cheap airline tickets to nab this Spring and Summer

Sometimes you just need to get away.

This spring and summer, there are a plethora of destinations with affordable roundtrip airfare, from bustling cities to sun-soaked beach paradises – both domestic and abroad. Think Puerto Rico, Ireland or Las Vegas.  

Travelers should start looking at prices at least three to four months in advance for domestic trips, and the best prices generally will be one to two months before the departure date, according to travel app Hopper.

International trips require more planning, with flights to Asia and Oceania booked between five and seven months in advance. However, people going to Europe or elsewhere can wait until three and six months for the lowest rates.

As always, flexibility allows for better deals. Flying on a Tuesday or Wednesday could save travelers up to 30% compared to a weekend trip, Hopper said. 

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According to data from fellow travel platform Kayak, the most popular U.S. cities for travelers to depart from between March and September are New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C. 

Travel platforms Hopper, Kayak and Expedia shared with USA TODAY the destinations with the cheapest roundtrip airfare this spring and summer from the most popular U.S. cities. 

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The best spring deals

• Depart New York to Tampa for as low as $157.
• Depart New York to Ponce, Puerto Rico, for as low as $129.
• Depart New York to Charleston, South Carolina, for as low as $50.
• Depart Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for as low as $140.
• Depart Los Angeles to Salt Lake City for as low as $90.
• Depart Boston to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for as low as $72.
• Depart Boston to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for as low as $173.
• Depart Chicago to Miami for as low as $66.
• Depart Chicago to Cancun, Mexico, for as low as $194.

The best summer deals

• Depart New York to Oranjestad, Aruba, for as low as $257.
• Depart New York to Nassau, the Bahamas, for as low as $239. 
• Depart Los Angeles to San Juan, Puerto Rico for as low as $380.
• Depart Los Angeles to Denver for as low as $110.
• Depart Boston to Orlando, Florida, for as low as $170.
• Depart Boston to Cancun, Mexico, for as low as $165.
• Depart Chicago to Denver for as low as $96. 
• Depart Chicago to Bogota, Colombia, for as low as $356.

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The best deals between March and September:

• Depart New York to Atlanta for $215 on average.
• Depart New York to Charlotte, North Carolina, for $237 on average.
• Depart Boston to Philadelphia for $155 on average.
• Depart Boston to Washington, D.C., for $222 on average.
• Depart Washington, D.C., to Atlanta for $207 on average.
• Depart Washington, D.C., to Boston for $210 on average.
• Depart Denver to Phoenix for $191 on average.
• Depart Denver to Chicago for $194 on average.

The cheapest flights, according to Expedia

The best spring deals:

• Depart New York to Detroit for $133 on average.
• Depart New York to Atlanta for $174 on average.
• Depart Los Angeles to Las Vegas for $85 on average.
• Depart Los Angeles to Phoenix for $179 on average.
• Depart San Francisco to Phoenix for $129 on average.
• Depart San Francisco to Seattle for $198 on average.
• Depart Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for $132 on average.
• Depart Atlanta to Tampa, Florida, for $143 on average.

The best summer deals:

• Depart New York to Chicago for $200 on average.
• Depart New York to Tampa for $300 on average.
• Depart Los Angeles to San Francisco for $100 on average.
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Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .

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The United States is 50 states of adventure waiting to be explored. Now is the perfect time to drop everything, pack a bag, and hop on a flight to a much-needed vacation in the USA. Not sure where to go? Don’t worry. Hotwire offers thousands of options for flights to anywhere in the USA. Whether you want to ski the snow-capped mountains of Salt Lake City or surf 50-foot waves at Huntington Beach in Cali, there’s a Hotwire flight reservation with your name on it. And if you need a little help planning your next trip in the United States, you can check out some of the top U.S. destinations below for a few ideas.

Things to do in the United States

Here are some of the top United States destinations in a few of the most popular USA states for your spur-of-the-moment vacay: 

Metropolitan Marvels: From New York City to Indianapolis, Indiana, if you want to get a taste of the American big city bustle, a trip to a major metropolis may be your best move.

• New York City, New York: Known for its towering buildings and NY-style pizza joints, New York is a no-brainer if you want to visit one of the country’s most famous cities. There’s no shortage of things to do in The Big Apple. You can catch Hamilton or The Lion King on Broadway or ferry across the Hudson for a close-up of The Statue of Liberty. Visit Hell’s Kitchen or Greenwich Village--some of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods. Don’t forget Time’s Square. Whatever your tourist adventure of choice, a trip to Manhattan is well worth it. Be there or be squared! 
• Houston, Texas : Houston is known for being NASA’s homebase. You can tour the Space Center and visit some of the city’s more than 150 museums and cultural centers in the Museum District . If your travel style includes sampling the flavorful restaurant scene, you’ll enjoy tasting the area’s treasured viet-cajun crawfish, kolache, and barbecue brisket. 
• Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. The City of Angels boasts plenty to do. Tour a film set or embark on adventure along the Incredible Hulk coaster at Universal Studios—Hollywood. The best part about Los Angeles is that from the moment your flight touches down at a Los Angeles airport, your La-La Land adventure possibilities are endless. 

Mid-Sized Amusements: The United States so much to offer outside of the biggest cities.  Here are some American destinations that pack tons of big fun: 

• New Orleans, Louisiana: One of the country’s most culture-rich destinations also happens to be one of its tastiest. New Orleans, Louisiana is a mid-sized city worth seeing. Delight yourself in its famed Creole and Cajun fare, take a few styled social media photos amid its French-Colonial buildings, or ride along its infamous gator-filled bayous by air or steamboat. Gator sightseeing excursions and walking tours of the French Quarter are the only excuses you need to pause what you’re doing and book a cheap flight to New Orleans . 
• Orlando, Florida: There’s no shortage of ashore bit of good fun in the Sunshine State. With deep blue ocean on both coasts, Florida is a good choice if you want to sunbathe on a sandy beach. If swinging pirate ships, and looping rollercoasters are more your speed, you’ll want to book a flight to MCO or SFB . Orlando, Florida is decked out with exciting amusement for miles on end. Visit Walt Disney World Resort or Universal Studios—Orlando for a screamin’ good time. 

After you’ve decided where you’d like to go, book a flight to the USA to get your super epic stateside trip planning underway.

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to US

What is the cheapest month to fly to the usa.

Peak season for flights to the United States is during the summer, with July being the most expensive month to fly to the U.S. The cheapest month to take a trip to the United States is January. Hotwire offers direct flights to USA so you can maximize your vacation time. If you want to fly the scenic route, you can get deals on hundreds of multi-city flights to the USA year-round.

What is the cheapest city to fly to in the USA?

Atlanta, Georgia is currently the cheapest city to fly to in the USA, so if saving money is on the top of your list of criteria for booking a flight, you may want to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) .

How to get cheap flights to the USA?

Book a cheap flight to anywhere in the United States with Hotwire. Browse hundreds of flight options to find one that appeals to you most. If you have trouble choosing a specific flight, you can compare price, features, seat options, baggage fees, and more on the Hotwire app. For extra savings, book a Hotwire Hot Rate to secure a flight to the USA for as low as . Cheap flights in the USA are great deals—when you can find them. If you need to book a last-minute flight to the U.S., Hotwire has you covered.

What are the most popular airports to fly into in the United States of America?

The most popular airports to fly into the United States include Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) . With Hotwire, most popular doesn’t mean most expensive. Get a deal for as low as when you book a cheap flight to the USA with Hotwire.

How can I get hotel deals in the US?

Booking an amazing hotel in the U.S. is essential to planning an epic vacation. As a tourist, you will likely spend your time enjoying every moment exploring your travel destination. As each day comes to an end, you’ll want to return to a warm and cozy hotel to get some much-needed rest and relaxation. Hotwire understands the value of saving money on accommodations without having to compromise on booking a hotel compatible with your desired amenities. Hotwire offers amazing deals on family-friendly hotels , luxury hotels , and all-inclusive resorts .

Can I fly to the USA right now?

With all the recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, many people wonder, “Is it safe to travel to the USA right now?” Keep up with the latest on destination restrictions while you travel and be sure to refer to the guidance on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic to stay safe.

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How to Book a Long Layover and Get More Travel in One Trip

Scott Keyes

August 6, 2023

Layovers are a nearly inevitable part of traveling internationally, which means many travelers often find themselves with a few hours to spend in an airport in between flights. While these short layovers might be a small inconvenience, longer layovers (9+ hours) can actually be an opportunity.

Adding a long layover, also called a stopover, in between flights is one of the easiest ways to see more of the world in one trip, and you don’t have to be a super savvy traveler to do it.

Why should I add a long layover?

Few things are worse for travel lovers than having to pass quickly through a destination you’d otherwise like to visit. With a little time and flexibility, adding a long layover into your journey is easy. Rather than being stuck at an airport for 8+ hours, you get to explore a new destination. Plus, there are other benefits.

A long layover breaks up an otherwise long flight, even helping to cut down on jet lag. In many cases, a stopover flight is also cheaper than a direct flight. And, it might be cheaper still if you create your own itinerary rather than booking it all one one ticket (we call that the Greek islands trick .)

Here's an example: if you’re flying from Boston to Sydney, Australia, you might see round-trip prices around $1,267.

But if you want to hang out in Los Angeles for a bit, you can book roundtrip Boston to Los Angeles for $197, and then Los Angeles to Sydney roundtrip for $710—unless, of course, you snagged a Going deal from LAX direct to Sydney for $477.

The difference is $360, which is a significant amount and allows you to break up the long flights and see a new city.

‍ Some other routes where it might make sense to add a long layover:

• Between North America and Africa, layover in a European hub like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or London
• Between Australia and the East Coast of the US, layover in San Francisco or Los Angeles
• Between North America and Europe or the UK, layover in Iceland or another large European hub like Zurich, Barcelona, or Amsterdam
• Enroute to a smaller destination in Southeast Asia, layover in a larger hub like Hong Kong or Bangkok

What are the different types of long layovers?

Layovers come in all shapes and sizes (and lengths!). One type of long layover is a layover imposed by the airline, meaning you’ve bought one ticket and a layover is part of the itinerary. In these cases, the layover might only be a few hours or it could be a full day or more.

To take advantage of this kind of layover, simply choose an itinerary with a long stopover on the same ticket. Take that Boston to Sydney flight, for example—if you did want to book it all on one ticket, you could choose a flight with a 19-hour stopover in Hawaii even if shorter flights are available.

The other main type of layover is one you choose to create by booking two separate tickets.

Airlines that offer free stopovers 

Some airlines offer free long layovers as part of an incentive program to bring new travelers onboard while increasing tourism traffic to a destination. Everyone wins!

• The Icelandair layover program is an excellent option; they’ve built a whole campaign around it. If you’re flying between North America and Europe or the UK, you can layover in Iceland for up to seven days—at no extra cost for the flight. (Read our guide to Icelandair's business class. )
• Qatar Airways will allow a Doha stopover for up to two days, and they’ll even give you a hotel for one or two nights. Just check their website ahead of time to see if you qualify for visa-free entry into Qatar.  
• You can also get a free Portugal stopover with TAP Portugal for up to five nights in Lisbon or Porto, or stay in Helsinki for up to five days when you fly round-trip with Finnair between Europe and Asia.

>> Read more about these stopovers paid by carrier.

Airlines that offer free layover hotels and tours.

Some airlines will offer free hotels if the layover is forced by their schedule. It’s called STPC—Stopover Paid by Carrier—and it’s offered by airlines such as Turkish, Royal Jordanian, and China Southern, among others. 

• For  Turkish Airlines , if you’re flying economy through Istanbul and you have a layover over 10 hours (or 7 hours for business class), you can take advantage of the STPC—but only if there is no available earlier flight to the same destination.
• On  China Southern , if you have an 8- to 48-hour stopover in Guangzhou, you’re entitled to a transit hotel. This allows you up to 72 hours of visa-free transit, but there are a series of conditions involved (for example, you have to be from one of 53 nations outlined on the  China Southern website ).
• Royal Jordanian  offers free hotel, transit, and meals for layovers of 8-24 hours if no same-day connection is available.  

If you’re searching flights and you find a great deal with a really long stopover, do some digging to see if the airline offers a STPC. Sometimes the info is buried on their website.

If you’re a bit shorter on time, some airlines and airports offer free or cheap transit tours from the airport. You can do this at Singapore Changi, Seoul Incheon, Doha International, Tokyo Narita, Taiwan Taoyuan, and Istanbul Atatürk (to name a few).

• At Seoul Incheon you can hop on a guided tour around Songdo Hanok Village in Incheon, or visit Jeondeungsa Temple (the oldest temple in Korea). The airport website has a  long list of transit tours —all you have to do is pay the attraction entrance fees (or any extras, like meals).
• Singapore Changi offers a  free heritage tour  through Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam, or you can join a city sights tour with stops in Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, and the Esplanade. 

Make sure you read the full tour details. Registration for tours tends to be restricted to certain hours throughout the day, and in the case of longer tours like the ones from Singapore Changi, you’ll need at least 5.5 hours to spare.

>> Read more about airlines and airports that offer free layover tours .

How to create and book a long layover in between flights:.

Start with Google Flights , and make a general search for your final destination. Let’s say you’re headed to London from New York City. You know you might be able to stop over in Iceland on the way there or back. If you’re flexible on dates but know you want to go sometime in May, first search for flights to and from London to find the best dates. Then search for flights to and from Iceland to get an idea of when those flights are the cheapest.

Once you have found the dates that offer the lowest prices across the Atlantic, move to a multi-city search. You’ll need to create three searches:

• You could do NYC to Iceland, Iceland to London, London back to NYC
• Or you could do NYC to London, London to Iceland, Iceland back to NYC

Play around with the order and dates to find the best possible combination.

Google Flights packages this up nicely so that you can easily see the price for two or more separate tickets, but you may need to go to multiple websites to book.

You could also book a cheap open jaw flight (for example, NYC to London and then Paris back to NYC) and then book a separate flight (or train) ticket that gets you from London to Paris.

Things to consider when choosing a layover city

Before you rush off to purchase that stellar deal, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Make sure the city is easy to reach from the airport . You’ll want to ensure you can get into town easily via public transit, like in London or Amsterdam. If it’s an obscure airport on the outskirts of town, chances are this could be difficult and you’ll lose a lot of time (or money) to transiting between the city and the airport.
• Consider hubs/cities that encourage long layovers . E.g. the ones listed above with free tours or hotels that help you save money on your long layover.
• Choose cities/countries that do not require a visa . Check to see if a visa is required. In some cases, like Doha, you can easily get a transit visa specifically for the stopover, but you’ll want to avoid places like Russia that require an expensive visa.
• Consider how the stopover jives with the rest of your trip . If you’re planning a winter trip to the beaches of Thailand, do you really want to stopover in chilly Frankfurt and have to lug a bunch of extra cold-weather gear?
• Know what to do with your luggage . If your stopover is an overnight one, you’ll have the option to check the bag all the way through or pick it up during your stopover. If the stopover isn’t a full day and you’ve booked on one ticket, you may have to collect your bags after the first flight or leave them checked through, unless you’ve made separate bookings. If you’ll have your bags with you on a shorter connection, make sure the airport has storage facilities for your baggage. You don’t want to be pulling a heavy suitcase around cobblestone streets as you’re sightseeing. If the airport doesn’t offer storage, see if there’s a hotel or hostel in the area that will hold your luggage for a small fee.
• Check customs regulations ahead of time . If your baggage isn’t checked all the way through, keep in mind that customs regulations vary per country. Here’s a hypothetical situation: if you’re bringing dairy gifts from Europe to friends in Australia but you have a layover in Guangzhou, make sure your bag is checked the whole way through. Dairy isn’t allowed through customs in China, so you’ll have to surrender all that delicious cheese if you’re rechecking your luggage.

Read some of our layover guides: 

• The Layover Guide to Seoul
• The Layover Guide to Istanbul
• The Layover Guide to Frankfurt
• The Layover Guide to Amsterdam
• The Layover Guide to Doha
• The Layover Guide to Panama City

How much time to allow for a layover

If you’ve got a shorter layover, you need to decide if journeying beyond the airport is really worth your time. In general, leaving the airport requires a layover of at least 9 hours, but the minimum time varies by airport. Here are some things to think about when deciding the minimum time you need for a layover.

• Will you need to go through immigration? Deplaning and going through immigration could take up to two hours, especially in the busiest hubs. In general, you'll need to go through immigration any time you land in a new country, though there are some exceptions, such as when you're traveling within the  Schengen Area . For example, if you're traveling from Paris to NYC with a layover in Zurich, you will not have to go through immigration on your layover in Zurich because you are traveling from a country in the Schengen Area (France) to another country in the Schengen Area (Switzerland). However, if you were starting in Dubrovnik you would have to go through immigration on your layover in Zurich because you'd be traveling from a non-Schengen country (Croatia) to a Schengen country (Switzerland). Here's a handy list of which countries are within the Schengen Area.
• How long will it take you to get to and from the airport? You’ll need to figure out ahead of time how easy it is to get from the airport into the city. Cities with excellent transit systems (like Amsterdam and London) make it easy to get back and forth, but if there’s no rail system available, you’ll need to check for traffic delays. Trying to get back to the airport via bus during rush hour is not the best idea.
• How long will it take to get through airport security? Allow yourself at least 2-3 hours before departure back at the airport to recheck your luggage (if necessary), get through security, and find your gate.

Here’s how that looks in practice, if you’re flying from New York to Istanbul with an 8-hour stopover at London Heathrow.

Immigration is usually pretty efficient, but this airport is one of the largest in the world, so there very well could be long line-ups. Heathrow also has baggage storage facilities, but you’ve checking luggage all the way through, so you don’t need to allot for time to store and retrieve your luggage. Budget 2 hours.

Fortunately, the Heathrow Express runs non-stop to Central London (Paddington) every 15 minutes, and the journey itself is only 15 minutes. + 30 minutes minimum roundtrip

At the latest, you’ll want to arrive back at Heathrow two hours before your flight. This will give you enough time to make it through security and find your gate. + 2 hours

Total time: 4.5 hours, but if you’re cautious, you might want to bump that to 5 hours to account for delays.

Time remaining to explore London: 3 hours.

If you were arriving at a different London airport, like Stansted, you’d have to allow for a longer direct train journey—up to an hour—which would reduce your time in London to a point where you might find it less stressful to simply stay at the airport. It really depends on what you’d like to do with your time.

Don’t forget to think about the time of day, either. For example, if your layover is between 6am and 2pm, you’ll have some ideal time for exploring the city, but a layover from 11pm to 7am is a whole different story. Unless you’ve planned the layover to break up two long flights, crash at the hotel and start out fresh the next day, you may want to stick to a daytime layover.

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Another horrible Jet Blue experience. This airline has suffered the biggest decline of all from best to worst. TVs didn’t work (again). internet was temperamental. Boarded late and couldn’t get organized to serve snacks.

I hate their constant delays! It’s as if I cannot confidently make plans for timing when I'm traveling with them. I slept through it, so all I can say is it was good.

Did not wait long for wheelchair and attendant to arrive after checking in. Wheeled down to plane Was greeted with a smile when entering the plane Choice of snacks was very limited to 2 items. Seats are uncomfortable. My butt was sore after the 1st hour of flying. Needs better cushioning at seats.

Did not wait long for wheelchair and attendant to arrive after checking in. Wheeled down to plane Was greeted with a smile when entering the plane Choice of snacks was very limited to 2 items.

One hour delayed departure resulted in problems with planned ground transportation at my destination.

No WiFi No TV Bag of chips I guess it could be worse.

I really liked the way snacks and drinks were available throughout the flight!!! The flight attendants were also all fantastic!

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.

Boarding process on JetBlue is an absolute disgrace. I can’t believe they can’t figure out a better way to board everyone. They called people with disabilities, mosaic and group A all at once and it was a disaster

The flight itself was fine.. the customer service was amonst the worst I’ve seen. When booking my flight, I selected my window seat as I always do because when I’m flying alone so I can rest against it without worrying about falling asleep on anyone.. Then when it came time to check in, there was no record of my seat selection and the only window that was left cost me an extra $74. I called and they said there was a glitch when I booked the first time and there was nothing they could do about it.. Meanwhile the only reason I was flying JetBlue was because I had a $50 credit from the last awful flight we had that was delayed for four hours… So it actually cost me more to use that credit. Never flying with them again.

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

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First of all , lucky I caught our flight changes and we actually flew into chicago then Fort Myers

Everything was very good EXCEPT the food, on a five and a half hour trip. They only gave to us was snacks in first class. They didn't give us pillows or blankets.

Flight was delayed due to crew not being there, besides that it was a normal flight.

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Flight from Tampa to Houston was canceled. SPIRIT rebooked me and they double booked my seat. Conclusion I COULD NOT TRAVEL TO HOUSTON. I MISSED MY GRANDDAUGHTER BIRTHDAY. I would not recommend this company. I will file a complaint. I will never consider SPIRIT as an airline . It’s a faker.

My flight was cancelled and I am stranded in another state

The crew was great but it felt gross how spirit charges you for every little thing. Picking your seat should be free (first come first served). Beverages and food I get. But picking where I sit? Gross.

Horrendous. Wish they would have just shot me in the leg instead.

I was denied my flight bc of my 2lb chihuahua, despite having sent in correct documents to board.

Flight always gets delayed. Sat in the plane for over an hour before take off with no air con, still had to pay full price for snacks/drinks.

The airlines delay the flight 1 day and we refuse to take that option instead we need to take a bus ride, now we are expecting for refund the money, it was a horrible experience.

Spirit cancels my flight and I have been stuck here at the airline since March 3rd 2pm and still here everything is close they didn’t accommodate me with a room or nothing they rebooked my flight for 7:25pm to New Orleans then from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale I Wang Arrive Homw Until The 5th of March I am missing work I hav e kids to get home to and I am currently stuck with no food nowhere to stay no renter cause everything close I spent all my money and I’m very disappointed trying to get home I’m very very mad frustrated and very disappointed

It would have been no e to have the option of a mid day flight and not super early or super late in the day.

There was no wifi, there was no usb charger on the planes Frontier lowered the weight limit on suitcases from 50 to 40 pounds Frontier now charges for a seat...really? If i don't pay for a basic seat, do i stand the whole flight? Frontier now charges for the carry on, just like for the checked suitcase The bundle pricing is way over priced.

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..

Flying frontier reminded me of flying with my family in the 80’s in all of the worst ways possible. From poor customer service to little to no technology. The plane was dirty old and also stuck in the 80’s. From their seatbelts to not having anywhere to charge our phones the seats and the equipment I wasn’t sure if I was being punked or thrown back in time. Needless to say I don’t see myself flying frontier ever again.

Everything was on time and smoothly run. All employees appeared happy and enjoying their job. The delay in take-off was unrelated to anything in Frontier’s control. I wish there were a caffeine-fee, sugar free soda drink option besides water. There are multiple zero sugar caffeine free options.

Everything was on time and smoothly run. All employees appeared happy and enjoying their job. The delay in take-off was unrelated to anything in Frontier’s control.

I like that the flight was not overcrowded, and I felt had space to spread out a little more. The flight was smooth for the most part no major turbulence. The crew was pretty good accommodating and professional.. the fellow passengers were cool as well… all good! Snacks always makes things better, but of course there were no snacks.

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Frontier is a mess. Kept changing flights and times on me. Ridiculous. Charged us twice for annual Discout Den membership.

Frontier system that tracts what you’ve paid for is horrible. I brought bags, tried to upgrade the weight of bag. Did it via the text service on their site. Got to the airport and they had no idea what was going on. Ended up paying way more than I was supposed to

5 MINTUES LATE TO THEIR CHECK IN AND THEY WACK ME 200.00 BUCKS FOR RE BOOKING FEE AND PUT ME ON ANOTHER FLIGHT. @ THE BOARDING GATE IWATCH THEM BOARD MY ORIGINAL FLIGHT RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME- TOATL SCAM!

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Even if your ticket is not refundable, you might still be able to cancel your itinerary. You have one year from the ticket's original issue date to use the ticket, subject to any applicable waivers that may extend this expiration date reschedule your travel without losing the full value of the ticket (less any applicable change fees).

• For domestic travel, tickets must be reissued and travel completed within one year of the original ticket date, subject to any applicable waivers that may extend this expiration date.
• For international travel, tickets must be reissued to the same or another international destination, and travel must begin within one year of the original ticket date, subject to any applicable waivers that may extend this expiration date.

Exception: The death of the passenger, immediate family member, or traveling companion. In this case, you will be required to forward a copy of the death certificate to the Passenger Refunds Department mailing address.

Note: Customers who purchase Basic Economy (E booking class) will not be able to change or refund their ticket after the Risk-Free Cancellation period.

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Reservations and tickets – FAQs

Book and manage your trip.

You can change or cancel your trip online in just a few steps.

Change your trip

• Find your trip using your confirmation code or log in to your AAdvantage ® account.
• Click 'Change trip' in the menu.
• Choose a new flight that works for you. You can change your departure or arrival airport, your departure or arrival date, or both.
• Review and confirm your changes.
• Check your email for a confirmation of your new flight.

Find your trip

Log in to your account

Important information

• Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed.*
• Travel must be completed within 1 year of the original ticket date.
• A difference in ticket price may apply.

*Changes for trips that begin in Europe are allowed with a fee (excludes Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).

Cancel your trip

• Click 'Cancel trip' in the menu. You'll be prompted to confirm the cancellation.
• Click 'Cancel trip' to confirm.
• Check your email for your trip cancellation information.
• You have up to 24 hours from the time you first buy your ticket for a refund if you booked at least 2 days prior to departure.
• Keep the cancellation email if you’re issued a travel credit. It contains the ticket number and original confirmation code you’ll use to rebook a future flight.
• If you paid for seats or bags, they are non-refundable if you cancel your flight.

To check your travel credit balance, follow these steps:

AAdvantage® members

• Log in to your AAdvantage® account.
• Click ‘Travel credit’ in the account summary menu.
• View your available travel credit and number available.
• Click ‘View details’ for your travel credit balance.

Non-AAdvantage® members

Before you start, you’ll need your confirmation code (also known as a 'Record Locator') or 13-digit ticket number, which begins with '001'.

If you don't know your confirmation code or ticket number, check the email we sent you when you booked your trip, your cancellation email or your credit card statement. Keep in mind that there are separate ticket numbers for add-ons like seats, upgrades and bags.

• Go to 'Manage trips / Check-in' on the homepage.
• Select 'View travel credits'.
• Enter your last name and confirmation code or 13-digit credit / ticket number.
• Click the 'Find your trip' button.
• View your available travel credit and balance.
• Find your travel credit

When you’re ready to book a trip follow these steps.

• Find your travel credit or log in to your AAdvantage ® account.
• Copy your Trip Credit or Flight Credit ticket number.
• Search and choose a flight on aa.com or the American app.
• On the payment screen, choose the type of travel credit and follow the steps.

Keep in mind, travel credit can’t be used for extras like seats, upgrades or bags.

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To find your ticket number, check the email we sent you when you booked your trip, your cancellation email, or your credit card statement.

Your ticket number is a unique 13-digit number that identifies your reservation. The first 3 digits of your ticket number are the airline code, which is always ‘001’ for American Airlines.

Example ticket number: 001234567890

When you book a trip on American, you’ll receive a unique 6-digit confirmation code made up of letters. It's also known as a record locator.

Example confirmation code: JCQNHD

You can find your confirmation code on your confirmation email or boarding pass. If you’re an AAdvantage® member, log in to your account and click 'Your trips' from the menu.

Use your confirmation code to:

• Manage your trip
• Check in for your flight
• Get your boarding pass and check bags
• Make changes to your flight

You can book a flight up to 2 hours before departure on aa.com or the American app.

If the flight leaves in less than 2 hours, please go to the ticket counter at the airport.

You can book a flight up to 331 days before departure on aa.com or the American app.

You can book up to 9 passengers in one reservation on aa.com or the American app. For groups of 10 or more, contact Group & Meeting Travel. They offer special fares and discounts for group travel.

Learn about Group & Meeting Travel

You will not pay an extra fee to change a reservation made by a travel agency or another website if you change it on aa.com. Once you make changes, any future changes will need to be made on aa.com or through American Reservations.

Learn about reservation service charges

Revenue tickets on partner airlines booked on aa.com or the American app are only available on request because they must be confirmed with the other airline. This can take 24 hours or more. Some airlines may also require you to reconfirm your reservation after booking it on aa.com.

Please check with the airline operating your flight for more information.

Same-day flight change and standby

Learn about same-day flight changes and standby

Same-day flight change allows you to confirm a seat on a different flight on your day of departure on any American Airlines or American Eagle ® flight where eligible seats are available. Your new flight:

• Must have the same departure and arrival airports
• Can only be confirmed within 24 hours of departure of the desired flight

You can change your trip on aa.com or at the airport.

If you still want to try for a different flight, same-day standby lets you stand by for an earlier American or American Eagle ® flight (with the same route on your day of departure). Unlike same-day flight change, same-day standby doesn’t guarantee a seat on a flight.

Same-day standby allows you to fly on an earlier American or American Eagle ® flight on your day of departure if seats are available. You can request to be added to the standby list on aa.com or at an airport kiosk. Same-day standby does not guarantee a seat on a flight.

If you’re standing by for an earlier flight on your departure day, you'll stay on your original flight until you're confirmed on the earlier flight.

You can guarantee a seat on a different flight if same-day flight change is available. If it’s not available, you may be able to stand by for an earlier flight with same-day standby.

The standby policy applies to travel within and between the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean or Canada on American or American Eagle ® .

Customers who receive complimentary confirmed same-day flight changes

Request same-day flight changes on aa.com or at the airport.

To stand by for an earlier flight, make your request on aa.com or at a kiosk.

Learn about holding your trip

In select markets you can hold your trip up to 24 hours for free if you're booking your trip 7 days or more before departure.

In select markets look for the “hold” option on the review and pay page when you book an American or codeshare flight on aa.com.

If you held your trip on aa.com, choose “Travel information” at the top of aa.com, then click “Your trips" on the right.

• If you're logged in – Select the trip and then choose “Pay for trip” to enter your credit card information.
• If you're not logged in – Go to “Manage trips / Check-in” and enter your confirmation code.

No. You may not hold multiple trips to one or more destinations or around the same date or time. We will cancel duplicate trips that are on hold.

No. Trips with an aa.com promotion code are "instant purchase" only.

Customers in Latin America and the Caribbean can hold reservations using express ticket service on aa.com/espanol. Call your local American Airlines Reservations to complete and pay for your ticket.

Learn about express ticket service

Extended hold (more than 24 hours)

• Payment for extended holds is processed immediately.
• You must extend the hold for all passengers in the itinerary.
• You can’t use miles to purchase an extended hold.
• The extended hold fee is non-refundable.

The option to extend your hold is only offered on select routes and is subject to availability. It is only offered to customers traveling on American Airlines marketed and operated flights and American Eagle® services operated by Envoy Air Inc., SkyWest Airlines, Inc., or Republic Airline Inc.

No. You can’t make changes to the itinerary once it has been held using the extended hold feature.

If you’ve had a change in plans, you can cancel your existing hold and choose new flights. You would need to purchase the extended hold product again for your new itinerary (subject to availability).

Yes. You can use two different credit cards as long as they’re issued in the same country. Using a credit card with a different country’s billing address to purchase a ticket would result in the ticket being re-priced according to the address on that specific card.

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We accept most major credit and debit cards and a variety of other payment methods. Only one card can be used when you book on aa.com (but you can use multiple gift cards).

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If you aren't an AAdvantage ® member, use the homepage dropdown menu to choose the country where your credit card was issued, as we might use local currency, applicable fares, and available space on flights from that specific country.

If you're an AAdvantage ® member using a credit card issued in the same country registered in your account profile, log in from the home page.

If you're an AAdvantage ® member using a credit card not issued in the same country as registered in your account profile, log in after choosing your flights.

Fares for countries not listed will be in USD.

• Brazil (BRL)
• Canada (CAD)
• Colombia (COP)
• Chile (CLP)
• Mexico (MXN)

Fly Now Payment Plan

Visit the Fly Now Payment Plan for information

You can use PayPal for all travel except award tickets on aa.com or the American Airlines app if you reside in the U.S. or the United Kingdom. PayPal charges a cross border fee to residents of other countries.

Learn more about paying with PayPal

In the U.S., PayPal can be combined with an American Airlines gift card or eVoucher.

You can get a refund for tickets bought with PayPal from our refunds site or by calling Reservations.

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Flight discount

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Visit aa.com to book travel on flights that originate in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) that are operated by American or American Eagle or any one world ® partner. You can also use your flight discount to travel on codeshares (flights with an American flight number that are operated by another airline).

We're sorry, we don't offer emergency or bereavement fares.

We do offer government or military fares in some markets.

Contact Reservations for more information

Wholly unrestricted fares are fully refundable and do not have advance purchase requirements. If you purchase a ticket that is an unrestricted fare, you can make changes to your flight with no change fee (based on seat availability). However, an additional collection of fare may apply.

Reservations placed on hold on aa.com will be guaranteed for 24 hours or until midnight the following day, whichever gives you more time. In the event that your reservation is canceled during that period due to advance booking requirements, please contact Reservations.

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Trip insurance

Learn about trip insurance

Residents of the U.S., Canada and Mexico can buy trip insurance during the flight purchase on aa.com. Residents of the U.S. can also purchase trip insurance on Allianz Global Assistance’s site.

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Yes, you will receive a confirmation email that contains your trip insurance details.

If you’re a U.S. resident, you can also visit the Allianz Global Assistance site to get your policy. Residents outside the U.S. can contact the insurance provider directly:

• Canada - [email protected]
• Mexico - [email protected]

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It’s possible the confirmation email may be in your SPAM folder, please check for an email from these applicable addresses:

• U.S. - Allianz Global Assistance US [email protected]
• Canada - Allianz Global Assistance [email protected]
• Mexico - Allianz Travel Mexico [email protected]

U.S. residents may also visit the Allianz Global Assistance site or call 800-628-5404 for additional assistance.

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Trip insurance products are sold by third-party insurance providers, not American, so you’ll receive a separate confirmation. All policy documentation will be sent directly to you from the insurance provider.

U.S. residents can modify or cancel a policy online by visiting the Allianz Global Assistance site to Manage Your Policy. Non-U.S. residents should contact the applicable trip insurance provider as cancellation policies vary by country of residence. You may incur additional costs for changes to your policy.

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No. Trip cancellation coverage will only refund prepaid, non-refundable payments if you have to cancel for an unexpected covered reason. Reasons may include a covered illness or injury for you, a family member or travel companion, jury duty, a traffic accident on the way to the airport and much more. Please see the Certificate of Insurance/policy for complete details. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

No. Please contact the applicable trip insurance provider as soon as possible to make any changes and/or cancellations to your trip insurance.

In many instances, credit cards and conventional insurance such as auto, homeowners and health do not cover prepaid or added expenses associated with changes, interruptions and cancellations to your travel plans, and filing a claim could increase your premium cost. Most U.S. health insurance benefits are also reduced when traveling out of network, and may not cover the cost for overseas health care. In addition, medical transportation back home could be costly. Trip insurance can help protect your trip investment and may cover gaps left by other plans. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply.

Learn about different seat options in the Main Cabin

When you book a flight operated by American, you'll see the seat map after you choose your flights.

Go to “My trips/check-in” from the homepage and enter your name and record. From there, you can choose seats. If seats are unavailable, check back later or you can change seats when you check in.

If you're unable to choose seats when you book, check back closer to departure or we'll assign you a seat when you check in.

American Airlines withholds some seats until the day of departure to allow our airport personnel to accommodate passenger needs. If you are unable to reserve a seat at the time of booking, you may get your seat when you check in for your flight.

Seats may become available closer to the day of departure; you can visit aa.com frequently to check the available seats for your flight.

American makes every effort to reseat passengers in the same seats. When this isn’t possible, we’ll attempt to seat you in a like seat. We appreciate your cooperation when special circumstances won’t allow us to reseat you in your original assigned seat.

Preferred seats are standard legroom seats that are more favorably located throughout the Main Cabin.

Preferred seats are complimentary for:

• AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum and Gold members
• AirPass ticket customers when traveling on your AirPass
• one world ® Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members and companions traveling on the same reservation
• Full-fare customers*
• Active U.S. military passengers traveling on a military fare
• AAdvantage AAnytime and Business Extra award ticket holders

*For travel ticketed in booking code Y on or after August 30, 2017, you'll no longer get complimentary Main Cabin Extra or Preferred seats. This includes AAnytime awards booked in Main Cabin.

Voluntary changes to paid seats are not refundable.

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How to change or cancel an Allegiant Air flight

Booking a flight on discount carriers can save you a lot of money. But, before booking with Allegiant Air , you should understand the Allegiant cancellation policy.

Despite other airlines virtually eliminating change and cancellation fees during the pandemic , Allegiant still has very restrictive policies. Here's some helpful information to help avoid unnecessary fees.

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Allegiant refund policy

Since all of Allegiant's flights take off or arrive at an airport in the United States, the airline must offer you a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking and it's more than seven days before your departure.

But, outside of that, Allegiant policy does not allow for any refunds.

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Allegiant cancellation policy

You can still recover some value if you need to cancel an Allegiant flight, though. Based on the Allegiant Air cancellation policy, customers who cancel an Allegiant flight can receive a voucher to use toward a future flight. However, you must cancel more than seven days before departure and pay a fee to obtain a voucher.

Flights are normally subject to a $75 fee per segment (not per passenger) to make changes or cancellations. However, Allegiant has temporarily decreased this fee to $25 per segment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even so, you'll still incur two cancellation fees to cancel a round-trip flight on Allegiant. And the voucher you receive is only valid for travel for up to one year from your original booking date.

Related: Allegiant announces Allways Rewards, a brand new loyalty program for leisure travelers

Avoid change and cancellation fees with Allegiant's Trip Flex

As noted above, you'll normally need to pay a change fee of up to $75 per person each way to change or cancel an Allegiant flight more than seven days before departure.

But, if you purchase Trip Flex when booking your flight, you can change or cancel your reservation once without any fees (up to one hour before departure).

Trip Flex is available as part of bundles that Allegiant sells along with your ticket, but you can also purchase it as a stand-alone option during the booking process.

Based on the typical Allegiant fare and the fee per segment to cancel, you'll want to determine whether Trip Flex makes sense for you. If you need to purchase other add-ons such as a personal item or a seat selection, then the additional cost to purchase a package with Trip Flex may be minimal.

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Trip Flex allows you one free change to your trip. That means you should be able to change both segments of a round-trip flight, but you'd need to change both at the same time. Trip Flex could save you up to $150 on a round-trip flight if the airline returns to the $75 per segment price to change a flight.

One other item to be aware of is that Allegiant notes in its terms and conditions that all bundle purchases are nonrefundable. In addition, changing flights may require you to repurchase portions of your bundle.

Finally, keep in mind that the policies are different if you buy a vacation package itinerary. In particular, you'll typically need to change or cancel at least 72 hours before your scheduled departure, even if you'd purchased Trip Flex. If you change, you'll need to pay any increase in airfare, hotel and auto rental rates.

Related: Allegiant grows in Austin and Nashville with route expansion

Bottom line

The Allegiant refund policy is simple; the airline only offers refunds if you meet the requirements within 24 hours of booking. And the Allegiant cancellation policy isn't much better. The average Allegiant fare is generally under $100. So, a $75 cancellation or change fee per segment would wipe out most, if not all, of the value of your ticket.

If you think you may need to change or cancel an Allegiant flight, purchasing Trip Flex or a bundle when booking may be in your best interest. Before the pandemic, a change fee of less than $100 seemed like a deal. Now, these are some of the highest cancellation fees out there.