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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl (DSM-PHX)

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

Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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3:30 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-PHX
8h 25m1 stop
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6:33 am - 2:43 pmPHX-DSM
6h 10m1 stop
$173Frontier
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
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6:30 am - 11:25 amDSM-PHX
6h 55m1 stop
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8:25 am - 4:45 pmPHX-DSM
6h 20m1 stop
$176Southwest
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
Frontier Logo
3:08 pm - 11:01 amDSM-PHX
21h 53m1 stop
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7:09 am - 5:35 pmPHX-DSM
8h 26m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-PHX
8h 25m2 stops
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7:10 am - 4:45 pmPHX-DSM
7h 35m1 stop
$182Southwest
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 11:24 pmDSM-PHX
10h 01m1 stop
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7:09 am - 2:23 pmPHX-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
$184Frontier
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Sun, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 4
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 11:24 pmDSM-PHX
10h 01m1 stop
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6:32 am - 1:40 pmPHX-DSM
5h 08m1 stop
$187Frontier
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Tue, Jul 22 - Fri, Jul 25
Delta Logo
2:29 pm - 9:38 pmDSM-PHX
9h 09m1 stop
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12:45 am - 10:16 amPHX-DSM
7h 31m1 stop
$237Delta
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Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 6:37 amDSM-PHX
3h 02mnonstop
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7:09 pm - 11:59 pmPHX-DSM
2h 50mnonstop
$239American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 9:35 amDSM-PHX
3h 19mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 12:18 amPHX-DSM
2h 56mnonstop
$251American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 28
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 1:38 pmDSM-PHX
9h 33m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 10:39 amPHX-DSM
8h 40m1 stop
$263Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

 
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American Airlines offers Main Cabin Extra seating with early boarding and complimentary drinks.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment, as seatback screens are being removed.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, available up to 36 hours before departure.

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Planning a trip from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 and $380 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 $442 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl 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 Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flights

  • What restaurants are in these two airports?

    While you're waiting for your flight to leave Des Moines, you can grab a quick bite at the coffee shop or enjoy a gourmet meal at the Portermill. At the Phoenix Airport, there is a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. There is a Panera Bread, a Shake Shack (known for its ice cream treats), and a Habit Burger Grill (a restaurant chain).

  • How can I get from the Phoenix Airport (PHX) to my hotel?

    Along with taxis and car rentals, public transportation is readily available from the Phoenix Airport. This includes the public bus system (Valley Metro) which picks up passengers outside of the airport operations building and makes a final stop at 24th Street and Buckeye in the downtown area. The Phoenix Sky Train actually connects to the Valley Metro Rail which makes stops in Phoenix as well as in nearby cities of Mesa and Tempe.

  • What is there to do while waiting on my plane to leave the Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    Some digital photography is featured at the Des Moines International Airport. You can appreciate this art while waiting in the terminal. There is also a retail store where you can purchase books or snacks for your upcoming trip.

  • How big is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)?

    This airport is not huge. It has only two terminals (although they are referred to as Terminals 3 and 4) and 85 gates which are labeled A, B, C, and D. Airlines that fly out of this airport include American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Alaskan, Southwest, Spirit, and United.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $330 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 $317 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Sky Harbor Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PHX 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

    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 Sky Harbor Airport 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $349 or less round-trip.
  • Take a flight from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and you'll likely be on the plane for only a few hours. If you have to switch planes, your layover might be in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago, Denver, or Charlotte.
  • When driving your car to the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), there are several places where you can park. You'll have your choice of parking at the airport or in an economy lot about a mile away. The economy lot provides transportation from the lot to the airport.
  • The Phoenix Sky Train provides free transportation in and around the airport. It will take you to different terminals/concourses and on to the parking garages and the car rental lot.
  • You can withdraw money while at either the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) or the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) from an ATM machine. At the Des Moines Airport, there is one on the lower level of the terminal and another close to the departure gates. While you're at the Phoenix Airport, you can access ATM machines in a number of places around the airport including Terminals 2, 3, and 4, both pre-security and post-security.
  • For convenience, the Des Moines Airport has airport ticketing kiosks near the airline counters. This means that you don't have to actually talk to an agent. Many of the airlines also offer curbside check-in when you're dropped off at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

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

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Des Moines to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Phoenix. 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 Sky Harbor Intl? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4266 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

Flights delayed by 4-6 hours. Boarding was a mess and unclear. Bags were not at arrival airport and had never even been put on the plane. No idea when I’ll get them. Don’t fly into Denver!

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Why wasn't this flight departure scheduled eith another crew so that it could leave on time? When we arrived in Denver we had so little time between flights we had run to the connecting flight. We should received some credit for the inconvenience.

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

We’ve all seen the YouTube vids of out of control passengers. But this was an instance of a highly aggressive, bully flight attendant. Yelling in the face of a vet with PTSD who was texting their family. And no , we had not yet been instructed to put our phones in airplane mode. My suggestion is that you should pay whatever difference there is in order to avoid Frontier airlines. Additionally, after 3hrs trying to get customer service frontier offered a $25 voucher. I declined. This experience was so traumatic. To be verbally assaulted and abused by a flight attendant that has the power to say “boo” and I miss my flight ( which was to a family member’s funeral ). Frontier is unsafe and I cannot impress enough how much I discourage anyone ( esp those with any kind of disability like PTSD ) flying on Frontier.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Flight was late. Missed connecting in Denver. My new flight is more than 24 hours later and I have no room, vouchers, or compensation, and might also be bumped from the one tomorrow.

Frontier is terrible. Paid for exit row, not given exit row, refused to refund fee.

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

This was one of the first frontier airline flights this spring that wasn't delayed. It actually left on time. Some of the flight crew did not look happy, they didn't smile when the passengers were boarding or getting off the plane, and the passengers initiated greetings, not the staff. To me this was an odd experience to have with any flight/airline. I had a bad experience booking this flight. The price didn't solidify until late hours into the night. Ever time I purchased the ticket, I either received a denial email or an error because the price has changed, but it was never reflected on the flyfrontier or kayak websites until way after midnight on the date of travel. This caused me anxiety and irritation with the websites. Then I noticed a mishap with my name on my voucher as I went to check in, it was incorrect. When I proceeded to correct it, Frontier had no easy, let alone free, way to remedy it. I couldn't correct my name without a $75 charge, I couldn't cancel my voucher to repurchase it with the correct name without a $100 charge, because it was too close to departure. Then calling frontier was nearly impossible to remedy the situation with a human. It's already difficult to want to choose frontier because of all the upcharges, but you feel kinda trapped into doing so because it's the more affordable airline.

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