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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $422-$300
Southwest
Wed 7/8Wed 7/15
DSM - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$285
Typical prices: $393-$285
American Airlines
Sat 7/18Sat 7/25
DSM - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $251 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $239 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM-LAX)

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

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:40 pm
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5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 3:05 pm
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DSM
5h 10m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:11 am
DSM
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 1:34 pm
LAX
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DSM
5h 04m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 12:11 am
DSM
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:59 pm
LAX
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DSM
28h 29m
1 stop
$280Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:42 pm
DSM
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LAX
3h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 6:20 pm
LAX
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DSM
3h 40mnonstop
$285American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 12:11 am
DSM
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LAX
11h 52m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 1:34 pm
LAX
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DSM
5h 04m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Fri, Jul 10
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 12:11 am
DSM
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 1:34 pm
LAX
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DSM
5h 04m
1 stop
$290Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 12:11 am
DSM
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:07 pm
LAX
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DSM
31h 37m
2 stops
$292Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 12:11 am
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LAX
11h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:07 pm
LAX
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DSM
31h 37m
2 stops
$293Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
American Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 6:12 pm
DSM
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LAX
5h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 6:20 pm
LAX
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DSM
3h 40mnonstop
$295American Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:42 pm
DSM
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LAX
3h 52mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 11:48 pm
LAX
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
$296American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles departing in July.

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

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

For Des Moines to Los Angeles, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $313 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $413 and $408 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $394 on average.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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

  • How early should I get to the DSM airport?

    We recommend arriving at least 2h before your scheduled departure time, especially if you need to park your vehicle at the airport and go through the security checks in time. This will also allow you some time to grab a bite to eat and shop around for items of interest you might want to carry with you.

  • Can I travel with my pets through DSM airport?

    Pets must be in a carrier inside the passenger terminal, while assistance animals should be on a leash. The pet relief areas are located outside the terminal by the parking lot north of the Skywalk. The area is well fenced and has a fake fire hydrant for your dogs.

  • How can I get from LAX to the city center?

    There are many transfer options available to you from the airport to the city center, and they include taking the bus, a taxi, or the metro, among many other options. The most convenient and cheap option is to take the bus or metro from LAX to downtown LA. If you prefer to take a taxi, you can book one online after comparing your options.

  • Where can I find the nursing mothers' facilities at Los Angeles airport?

    There are nursing rooms within the terminals at Los Angeles International Airport where nursing mothers can nurse and pump in privacy. Some locations include terminal 1 near gate 13, terminal 2 between gates 21B and 23A, terminal 4 by the Sunglass Hut, and terminal 6 by gate 64B. You can check the airport map for their specific locations to find other nursing suites.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles was $90 for a one-way ticket and $251 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $376 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 $379 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and LAX 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $419 or less round-trip.
  • If you prefer to drive to the airport while leaving for an extended visit and would like to access some long-term parking services, you can book a Des Moines Airport (DSM) parking spot online before your travel date to guarantee your spot.
  • Suppose you will need any special need assistance. In that case, you are required to make it known as you book your flight so that any services or equipment you need before, during, or after your flight may be available to you.
  • There are several unique attractions within LAX, and one such attraction is the Flight Path Museum which has an aviation library in it and is located in the LAX Imperial Terminal. It showcases Commercial Aviation History with artifacts such as the flight crew uniforms and even a retired aircraft rescue and fire-fighting truck used at LAX. It offers an educational and fun place to hang out, which you might be interested in checking out.
  • Los Angeles International Airport has a beach-like play area inside the Tom Bradley International Terminal where your kids can play while you find a transport vehicle or finish up at the airport.
  • There are several car rental companies at LAX, where you can hire a vehicle at affordable fees. One of the on-site car rental companies is Avis located at 9217 Airport Boulevard. Others are Avail, Budget, and Hertz which are located at parking lot C.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

 
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Des Moines to Los Angeles

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles. 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 Des Moines to Los Angeles? 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 4270 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

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.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

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

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

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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