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$69 Find Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh

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Cheapest round-trip
$105
Typical prices: $146-$323
Frontier
Fri 1/16Sun 1/18
DFW - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$69
Typical prices: $99-$240
Frontier
Fri 1/16
DFW - RDU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh (DFW-RDU)

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

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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10:22 am - 2:03 pm
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4:35 pm - 7:02 pm
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DFW
3h 27mnonstop
$105Frontier
Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Jan 26
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12:46 pm - 4:27 pm
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2h 41mnonstop
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4:42 pm - 7:06 pm
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3h 24mnonstop
$109Frontier
Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
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9:10 am - 12:55 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
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4:35 pm - 7:02 pm
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3h 27mnonstop
$110Frontier
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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7:29 am - 2:13 pm
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5h 44m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 7:02 pm
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3h 27mnonstop
$111Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Jan 26
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10:03 am - 1:44 pm
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2h 41mnonstop
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9:56 pm - 5:41 pm
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20h 45m1 stop
$114Frontier
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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9:10 am - 12:55 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
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6:16 pm - 5:00 pm
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23h 44m1 stop
$115Frontier
Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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9:10 am - 12:55 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
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3:33 pm - 5:59 pm
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3h 26mnonstop
$116Frontier
Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
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1:58 pm - 2:13 pm
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23h 15m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 7:02 pm
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3h 27mnonstop
$117Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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12:36 pm - 4:17 pm
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2h 41mnonstop
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6:24 pm - 11:29 pm
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30h 05m1 stop
$125Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:29 am - 2:13 pm
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5h 44m1 stop
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8:16 pm - 10:23 am
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$126Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh departing in January.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh, 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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $292 and $286 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh, 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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh

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

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for in-flight entertainment on domestic flights.

Frontier

Opt for the Economy Bundle for a carry-on and seat selection without extra fees.


Purchase upgraded boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Airports
DFW

Use the airport's app to find security checkpoints with the shortest wait times, saving time before your flight to RDU.

RDU

RDU is well-connected by the GoTriangle bus system, offering convenient access to downtown Raleigh and other nearby cities.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh 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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh was $69 for a one-way ticket and $105 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Raleigh?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Iberia, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $337 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 $356 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Raleigh from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $136 or less one-way and $143 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas to Raleigh. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dallas/Fort Worth to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
LAS - TPA
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

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

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

The only thing to like was that we eventually got to our destination

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

the plane was not full so the flight attendant had me move to an empty row which made for a good flight. The software for logging on and booking and confirming the flight is much too cumbersome.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Not clean and was told I would get a great seat and it was not great at all

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Terrible. Flight cancelled with no reasoning and no flights to rebook. Employees were useless and did nothing to help. Did not even know where to retrieve luggage from the cancelled flight. Flyers beware.

No fault of Frontier staff: plane was very late, reached Orlando at 1 am, took a while to get luggage. Weather, gov financial shutdown impact on TSA, air controllers seemed to have multiple flights backed up. Frontier staff seemed to cope as gracefully as possible. It did reassure me that I and my new hip could adapt to travel challenges. Food/entertainment were irrelevant to my trip.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

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