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$63 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$165
Typical prices: $480-$276
Frontier
Wed 7/1Sat 7/4
AUS - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$219
Typical prices: $532-$194
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/10Mon 7/13
AUS - IAD • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
Expect long security lines at Austin Bergstrom Airport.
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Cheap Flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. (AUS-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. 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 Austin to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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1:51 pm - 11:00 pm
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BWI
8h 09m
1 stop
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6:28 am - 11:48 am
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AUS
6h 20m
1 stop
$165Frontier
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
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12:44 pm - 11:00 pm
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9h 16m
1 stop
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8:31 am - 4:43 pm
BWI
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AUS
9h 12m
1 stop
$167Frontier
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 15
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1:40 pm - 7:45 am
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BWI
17h 05m
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9:32 pm - 4:43 pm
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20h 11m
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$168Frontier
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
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5:38 pm - 7:35 am
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12h 57m
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6:28 am - 4:43 pm
BWI
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AUS
11h 15m
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$169Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 9
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5:38 pm - 7:36 am
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BWI
12h 58m
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9:32 pm - 12:38 pm
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16h 06m
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$170Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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1:59 pm - 10:57 pm
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BWI
7h 58m
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6:45 am - 1:04 pm
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7h 19m
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$178Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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1:59 pm - 11:09 pm
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8h 10m
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$220Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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4:38 pm - 8:46 pm
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4:36 pm - 7:09 pm
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$221Allegiant Air
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
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4:27 pm - 6:42 pm
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$222Allegiant Air
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24
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3h 21mnonstop
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3h 16mnonstop
$225Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. departing in July.

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

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. costs $210 on the route between Austin (AUS) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). However, over the past month, flights between Austin (AUS) and Baltimore (BWI) were, on average, 36% cheaper than other Austin-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Austin (AUS) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

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

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

For Austin to Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Austin, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Washington, D.C., 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 Austin to Washington, D.C. is June, where tickets cost $74 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $174 and $142 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $527, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Washington, D.C., 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 Austin to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$63
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

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

  • What accessibility services are offered at IAD?

    People with impairments who require assistance while traveling are accommodated at Washington Dulles International Airport. Wheelchair users can utilize elevators to access every floor of the airport, including the main platform. To accommodate the blind, Braille buttons have been fitted in the elevators. Announcements are broadcast throughout the airport, including the lifts. People with disabilities can use the center platform of AeroTrain C Station as a waiting area while waiting for elevators to open.

  • What family-friendly services are available at AUS?

    When traveling with your family, you'll need great open spaces at the airport where you may eat or participate in family-friendly activities. At AUS, check for food sellers around Gates 16-21 who will serve you a meal in their lounge. Choose from one of the lounges located at Gates 2, 4, and 22, where you can book and pay by the door to have your family sleep while on the go.

  • What means of transport can I use from IAD to the city center?

    You can get to the city center from the airport via bus, metro train, shuttles, and taxis. Different bus companies are serving the airport, so make sure to choose the ones which are convenient to you in regards to the time it takes to the city center, frequency of departures, and price. Shuttles and taxis are the fastest ways to get to the city center, taking an average of 30min.

  • Is IAD pet-friendly?

    The areas adjacent to Gate D1 and A32 at IAD are available to your furry friend or service animal as pet relief areas. Other per relief areas within the airport include the entrance and exit areas of the Departure Level terminal and Door 16 and 1 at the ticket counter near the exit terminals. At the pet relief areas, you will find receptacles and waste bags.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. was $63 for a one-way ticket and $165 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Austin you will be using Austin Bergstrom. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $300 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Austin to Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Austin 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 Austin to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Austin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Austin 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 Austin to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $484 or less round-trip.
  • Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) offers shuttle services at a subsidized price to your destination of choice. The shuttles are an ideal way for large groups of people to travel to and from the airport to their destinations in Austin and its environs.
  • For business-oriented people, you can conduct conferences and business meetings at the nearby Hilton Austin Airport hotel located within AUS. The hotel provides an ideal working space where you can conduct your business conveniently when in transit.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) is conveniently located near Washington D.C. city center which is better suited if you have business in the city center.
  • Looking to charge your electrical car at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)? At the Cell Phone Lot, the airport has charging stations that take an average of 15min to fully charge your car.
  • Within Dulles International Airport (IAD), check for concierge firms like SkySquad, Professional Services Management, and Air General, which can offer you employees to help you avoid unpleasant circumstances while traveling.
  • AUS has parking services for both short and long periods in their parking area with an optional shuttle link and valet services on request.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C..
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Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C.. 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The wheelchair service is useless. They live you in different spots, not tell you anything just wait. I waited 30 minutes in Frankfurt when decided to walk the 25 minutes distance. In Budapest nobody came.

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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