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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Portland (DSM-PDX)

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

Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
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8:00 am - 9:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 10:32 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
$103Allegiant Air
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
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8:00 am - 9:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 10:32 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
$108Allegiant Air
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
Allegiant Air Logo
8:00 am - 9:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 10:32 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
$122Allegiant Air
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
Allegiant Air Logo
8:00 am - 9:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 10:32 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
$123Allegiant Air
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Sun, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 14
Allegiant Air Logo
3:29 pm - 5:12 pmDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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6:13 pm - 11:38 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
$145Allegiant Air
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
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8:00 am - 9:43 amDSM-PDX
3h 43mnonstop
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6:27 am - 2:23 pmPDX-DSM
5h 56m1 stop
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
Frontier Logo
3:23 pm - 12:15 amDSM-PDX
10h 52m1 stop
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6:05 am - 1:40 pmPDX-DSM
5h 35m1 stop
$192Frontier
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Sun, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 14
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10:31 pm - 9:18 amDSM-PDX
12h 47m1 stop
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6:13 pm - 11:38 pmPDX-DSM
3h 25mnonstop
Mon, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 21
Frontier Logo
7:33 pm - 12:16 amDSM-PDX
6h 43m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:27 am - 2:23 pmPDX-DSM
5h 56m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:49 amDSM-PDX
6h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 3:14 pmPDX-DSM
7h 44m1 stop
$241American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Portland 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 Portland?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Portland on a Monday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Portland, 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 Portland is October, where tickets cost $238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $478 and $456 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $232, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Portland

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

  • How can I travel from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Downtown Portland?

    To travel to Downtown Portland from Portland International Airport (PDX), take the light rail, which is a quick and inexpensive option. You can rent a car from one of the airport's rental car providers if you prefer the privacy of having your own vehicle. Outside the baggage claim area, taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are available.

  • What are the most common layover destinations between Des Moines and Portland?

    The most popular layovers from Des Moines to Portland are at Denver International Airport (DEN), Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Dallas/Fort worth International Airport (DFW), and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). If you fly with United Airlines or Southwest Airlines, you will have layovers in DEN or ORD. If you fly with Delta, MSP will be your stopover before arriving in Portland. American Airlines has a layover in DFW.

  • Which cities can I connect from Portland International Airport?

    Portland International Airport (PDX) is the primary airport servicing Portland, Oregon, and its surrounding areas. There are various cities and places accessible from the airport, including Portland, which has a bustling urban culture, Vancouver, which is located over the Columbia River from Portland, and Beaverton, which is located west of Portland.

  • Is there an airport hotels at Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, there are a number of hotels near or around Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport Conference Center, which is 3 minutes’ walk from the airport, the Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport, which is a mile from the airport, and the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Airport, which is approximately two miles from the airport. These airport hotels are great for travelers with early or late-night flights, layovers, or who simply want to stay close to the airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Portland was $91 for a one-way ticket and $103 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Portland.

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Portland flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Portland, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Portland are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $451 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and PDX 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $86 or less one-way and $186 or less round-trip.
  • Booking a ticket with Allegiant Air, which serves as a focal city for Des Moines International Airport (DSM), has various advantages, including expanded flight options and nonstop service, which saves time and eliminates the stress of layovers to make for a pleasant travel experience.
  • Southwest Airlines provides low-cost flights. They have a friendly baggage policy that includes two free checked bags per passenger, which could save you money. Additionally, Southwest Airline does not assign seats and instead employs a boarding group system, which can be advantageous for people who prefer flexibility and do not want to pay extra for seat allocation.
  • United Airlines accommodates travelers with disabilities, especially those with limited mobility. They provide wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained people to assist passengers throughout their journey. Aside from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines is well-known for providing accessible seating options.
  • If you're flying from Des Moines to Portland with children, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines offer special children's meals and activity kits. They also offer in-flight entertainment, such as movies and TV series appropriate for various age groups. Southwest Airlines gives families with children under the age of two priority boarding.
  • Small dogs and cats are allowed in the cabin along with their owners on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines subject to size restrictions and an additional fee. United Airlines can transport your birds in the cabin. They also offer options for bigger pets to be transported in the cargo hold.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Portland?

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

Direct departures

Des Moines to Portland

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

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Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Portland to Des Moines

Tuesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Portland. 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 Portland? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.6Entertainment
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!

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.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The flight delay in Dallas created a domino effect that impacted all connecting flights, leading to an increase in the number of connections. As a result, I missed my flight from Casablanca to Marrakech due to the tight turnaround when landing in Casablanca. CMN Airport was understaffed; only one employee was available to assist passengers while others just stood by and watched. It was an extremely frustrating situation. Many passengers were crying and banging their hands on the counter while talking to customer service representative Allabough. Unfortunately, Allabough couldn’t change my flight in the system. At the same time, I was on the phone with an American Airlines customer service representative named Solomon, who said he couldn’t make the change either. So, I decided to take an ONYA Voyages train from Casablanca to Marrakech to reach my destination on Friday, June 26. It turned out to be an unpredictable trip.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

Am still mad at American airlines. You should know it's us travel nurses who are your customers and you treat us like nonsense it's not ok. American airlines took my money, no refund for whatsoever. A trip that was of 466 and I paid 466 and 833 then they chose for me where to sit and refund my seat choices and gave me expensive seats for 79 USD. Kayak doesn't help at all after booking you are on your own. Skyscanner is better

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

They are still charging me after taking 466 and 833 for round trip from AR to to Bradley airport from 19 to 21. Then poor experience. Am hurt and I will say it on social media. Please stay away from this airline. I see in my bank account they are still taking 644. Am trying to stop it. I used to fly United airlines and I suggest that if you don't want extra charges and good service you go back there. American airlines delayed my flight again and I was late for my meeting, no recompensation but charging me over and over.

Pretty bad gate mgmt upon arrival. No open gates and we had to wait at midnight. Shouldn’t be a surprise that an aircraft is coming in.

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.

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.

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

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