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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip
$152
Typical prices: $302-$160
Frontier
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DFW - PHX • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$66
Typical prices: $109-$274
Frontier
Wed 8/5
DFW - PHX • Non-stop
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Frontier Premium Bundle adds priority boarding; American Main Cabin Extra adds drinks.
Southwest from Love Field is easier to navigate; Frontier online check-in avoids fees.
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Phoenix

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

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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11:54 am - 12:26 pm
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PHX
2h 32mnonstop
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6:24 am - 10:59 am
PHX
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DFW
2h 35mnonstop
$152Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:23 pm - 10:59 pm
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PHX
2h 36mnonstop
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1:31 pm - 6:08 pm
PHX
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DFW
2h 37mnonstop
$153Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:27 pm - 11:15 pm
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2h 48mnonstop
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4:44 pm - 9:22 pm
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DFW
2h 38mnonstop
$157Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 4
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9:07 am - 1:17 pm
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PHX
6h 10m
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4:39 pm - 9:18 pm
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DFW
2h 39mnonstop
$159Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:06 pm - 6:45 pm
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2h 39mnonstop
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6:00 am - 10:37 am
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DFW
2h 37mnonstop
$161Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:53 am - 12:31 pm
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2h 38mnonstop
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6:00 am - 10:37 am
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2h 37mnonstop
$162Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:54 am - 12:26 pm
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2h 32mnonstop
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6:24 am - 10:58 am
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2h 34mnonstop
$163Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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10:23 pm - 10:59 pm
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2h 36mnonstop
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11:17 am - 6:03 pm
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4h 46m
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$164Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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9:55 pm - 10:25 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 11:20 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
$297Southwest
Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 7
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8:50 am - 9:20 am
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:05 am - 9:25 am
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2h 20mnonstop
$299Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to Phoenix flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dallas to Phoenix to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport costs $163 on the route between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Dallas-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Phoenix?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Dallas to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dallas, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is June, where tickets cost $78 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $637 and $573 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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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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Cheapest flight$66
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Dallas to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Dallas to Phoenix flights

  • Can I fly directly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    Yes, there are plenty of direct flights from Dallas to Phoenix each day. These are most often on board Frontier Airlines and American Airlines. Direct flights from Dallas to Phoenix tend to be more common than journeys with transfers, so you are in luck if that is what you are looking for.

  • How do I get from the Phoenix airport to downtown Phoenix?

    There are a few ways for you to get from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to downtown Phoenix. First, you can take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft. Or you can opt for public transportation. You can take Valley Metro Bus 13 if you need wheelchair-accessible transport or take bus 44 to the 44th Street Phoenix Sky Train station. The Sky Train connects to the Valley Metro Rail, which offers direct access into downtown Phoenix.

  • How can I get to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) from downtown Dallas?

    The airport is about a 20min drive from downtown Dallas depending on traffic, so you can always drive your own car and leave it at the airport, take a taxi, or order a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. There are also public transportation options available. You can take the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail service between downtown Dallas and the airport, which runs regularly between the two.

  • Are there any hotels close to PHX?

    Yes, you will find that there are plenty of hotels to choose from near PHX, many of which also offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. These include the Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport, the Hilton Phoenix Airport, the Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport, and many more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $66 for a one-way ticket and $152 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas and Phoenix?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Dallas and on arrival in Phoenix.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to Phoenix?

    Dallas has 2 major airports: Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth. Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl is the only airport in Phoenix. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas to Phoenix?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas to Phoenix?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dallas and Phoenix.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Phoenix from Dallas?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Dallas to Phoenix.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas to Phoenix?

    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 Dallas to Phoenix.

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

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

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Dallas with another airline.

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

    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 Phoenix from Dallas 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 Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Driving to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and need to park your car during your trip? You’ve got a wide range of options. You can choose from terminal parking, express uncovered parking with free shuttle service, the Remote South Lot, or valet parking. You can also pre-book and prepay for your parking spot for a more convenient airport parking experience.
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) offer services for passengers with disabilities. In order to make use of this free assistance, contact your airline in advance to let them know exactly what you will need upon departure from Dallas and arrival in Phoenix.
  • If you are bringing your furry friend along with you, you will be happy to know that the Dallas Fort Worth Airport offers pet relief areas in each of its five terminals for your convenience.
  • Is someone picking you up when you arrive in Phoenix? They can wait for you in one of PHX’s three free 24h designated cell phone lots while you deplane and collect your luggage. You can find these lots east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the 44th St. PHX Skyway station.
  • If you are traveling from DFW with kids, you can find a kids' play area in Terminal D. You can also download a coloring book from the airport's website to keep your kids occupied before the flight.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to Phoenix?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Southwest

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Dallas to Phoenix

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Jun 2026
DAL - ABQ
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I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

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

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.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

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.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

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.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

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

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

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

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

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

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

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.

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