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$69 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip
$98
Overall average: $200
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/1Thu 3/5
DSM - AUS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$63
Typical prices: $132-$275
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/1
DSM - AUS • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $98 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Austin (DSM-AUS)

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

Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:00 am - 11:19 am
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10:12 am - 12:21 pm
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$98Allegiant Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:00 am - 11:19 am
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2h 19mnonstop
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10:12 am - 12:21 pm
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2h 09mnonstop
$103Allegiant Air
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
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4:30 pm - 7:03 pm
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2h 33mnonstop
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12:09 pm - 2:19 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
$113Allegiant Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 12
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9:00 am - 11:19 am
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2h 19mnonstop
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6:07 pm - 8:16 pm
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2h 09mnonstop
$129Allegiant Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:00 am - 11:19 am
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2h 19mnonstop
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10:06 am - 6:42 pm
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$157Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:00 am - 11:19 am
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2h 19mnonstop
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10:06 am - 6:42 pm
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8h 36m
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$163Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:17 pm - 11:13 pm
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27h 56m
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10:06 am - 6:32 pm
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$175Frontier
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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2:20 pm - 12:21 am
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10h 01m
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6:45 am - 1:29 pm
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$181Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:27 pm - 9:21 am
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13h 54m
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12:09 pm - 2:18 pm
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$182Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
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$188Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Austin flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Austin?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Des Moines to Austin is January, where tickets cost $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $256 and $254 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Austin?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $192 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Austin, 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 Des Moines to Austin, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$63
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Austin 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 Des Moines to Austin

  • Does Austin Bergstrom International Airport have a Cell Phone Waiting Lot?

    Yes. While you wait in your vehicle to pick up a guest or passenger, you can do so at the convenient Cell Phone Waiting Lot. At 2901 Spirit of Texas Drive is the Barbara Jordan Terminal Cell Phone Waiting Lot. The Cell Phone Lot is available daily throughout the week for drivers to wait to pick up their landing passengers or guests. At the AUS Cell Phone Lot, drivers can grab themselves something to bite and gas up their vehicle.

  • Where can I grab something to eat at Des Moines International Airport?

    If you're looking to grab a dine-in or to-go meal or a drink at DSM, you can do so at Friedrichs Coffee, Arugula & Rye, Portermill Craft Food & Beer, Mill Supply Co., Coffee & Bar, and Berk & Chesters. The restaurants open every day.

  • Where are the animals' relief areas in Austin Bergstrom International Airport?

    AUS is a pet and service animal welcoming airport. The Airport provides pre and post security designated service animal and pet relief areas for animals to relieve themselves. Before security, in front of the Rental Car Counter and the Blue Garage at the lower level, the Luggage Claim is Pet and Service animal relief area. After security, close by Gate 11 is another Pet and Service animal relief area.

  • Can I find in Austin Bergstrom International Airport accessible services?

    Yes. AUS has accessible services to care for Patrons with limited mobility. Before your flight, you'll need to contact your airline for wheelchair assistance arrangements. Also, in AUS, the floors are smooth for effortless wheelchair mobility. At DSM, patrons with limited mobility will find accessible parking lots, bathrooms, ramps and elevators to arrive at the terminals and particular screening areas and procedures. For patrons with vision impairments, the Airport's pedestrian footways have braille signage and contrasting floor to assist them in finding their way through the Airport. Also, the shuttles are wheelchair-lift-equipped. Furthermore, to assist patrons with limited mobility through AUS, there is an escort service through your airline.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Austin was $63 for a one-way ticket and $98 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Austin?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Austin?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Austin?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Austin?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Austin?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Austin on on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Austin, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $436 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $296 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Austin?

    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 Des Moines to Austin.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Austin?

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and AUS 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 Des Moines to Austin?

    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 Austin from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less round-trip.
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) serves the more significant Austin metropolitan block. The Airport has two terminals: South Terminal and Barbara Jordan Terminal (main terminal). A shuttle operates in the middle of the two terminals, serving both terminals.
  • If you're connecting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to AUS, you can kick back and relax on the plane. Enjoy TV shows and movies on streaming or live TV through the personal entertainment device. Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines facilitate the entertainment feature on the flight.
  • For nursing mothers traveling through DSM, the Airport has a Mamava Nursing Pod after the TSA Security stop adjacent to the DSM Police Counter. The nursing pod provides a comfortable and private space for nursing moms to care for their children.
  • Nondirect flights from AUS to DSM include at least one layover. Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Dallas, St Louis, Atlanta, Tulsa, Houston, Detroit, Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, and Denver are the most common layover stop for the route.
  • If traveling from DSM to AUS, you should reach Des Moines Airport approximately 3h before the departure time. It would be optimum for you to quickly check in at DSM, walk through the Airport's busy TSA security, and make it to your flight in time.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Austin?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Austin. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8121 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

2.0 MediocreJulia, Jan 2026
MSP - BOS
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delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

The flight was good. We had to spend almost an hour on the tarmac when we arrived in Dallas. Waiting for a gate. What’s the point of arriving early if you have no gate to park at?

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Kayak was among the missing. There was not the usual advice regarding next gate after arriving in Dallas. No communication after the reminder to check in before the Moline flight. What happened?

They should have allowed for extra time to de-ice the plane before boarding passengers. This delayed us about 10-15 mins after we boarded. Overall experience was fine. Crew was friendly and on top of everything. We didn’t have any issues during the flight.

Our flight from Eagle to Vail was delayed to the point we missed our connection to Savannah. Now we’re a family of 4 in a hotel room with luggage, no toiletries, no clean clothes. Gate attendant said the delay was mechanical but it was put in the system as something else so no compensation. That’s just wrong.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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