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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Wed 8/12 and returning Wed 8/19

Book Cheap International Flights from Des Moines

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

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
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9:44 pm - 10:03 am
DSM
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CUN
36h 19m
2 stops
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1:59 pm - 6:15 pm
CUN
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DSM
28h 16m
1 stop
$457Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14
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5:00 am - 9:47 am
ALO
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CUN
28h 47m
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11:31 am - 12:22 am
CUN
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ALO
12h 51m
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$477American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
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CUN
22h 30m
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9:50 pm - 1:05 pm
CUN
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DSM
39h 15m
3 stops
$479Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
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8:00 am - 8:00 am
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MAD
41h 00m
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1:25 pm - 5:23 pm
MAD
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DSM
34h 58m
2 stops
$690Air Canada
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
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6:21 am - 9:15 am
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MAD
19h 54m
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1:25 pm - 5:23 pm
MAD
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DSM
34h 58m
2 stops
$699United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:00 am - 6:50 am
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MAD
17h 50m
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1:25 pm - 2:19 pm
MAD
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DSM
31h 54m
2 stops
$702United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:55 pm - 5:55 pm
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LCY
17h 00m
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9:15 am - 11:35 pm
LCY
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DSM
20h 20m
2 stops
$918Lufthansa
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:40 pm - 1:15 pm
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LCY
14h 35m
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8:40 am - 8:51 pm
LCY
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DSM
18h 11m
2 stops
$954Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:23 am - 7:15 am
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LCY
14h 52m
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10:00 am - 8:39 pm
LCY
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DSM
16h 39m
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$956Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
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10:30 am - 12:10 pm
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BKK
37h 40m
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9:15 am - 7:21 pm
BKK
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DSM
46h 06m
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$1,026Etihad Airways

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Des Moines

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

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
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9:31 pm - 10:41 pm
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
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4:11 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$105Allegiant Air
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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12:37 pm - 3:08 pm
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HOU
2h 31mnonstop
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3:58 pm - 6:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
2h 17mnonstop
$107Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7
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10:01 pm - 11:08 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
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3:32 pm - 8:31 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 59mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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2:19 pm - 9:44 pm
DSM
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DFW
7h 25m
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5:18 am - 1:34 pm
DFW
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
$152Frontier
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11
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2:19 pm - 1:19 pm
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DFW
23h 00m
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9:31 pm - 1:34 pm
DFW
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DSM
16h 03m
1 stop
$155Frontier
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
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2:25 pm - 3:15 pm
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DEN
1h 50mnonstop
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11:15 am - 1:55 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 40mnonstop
$171Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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5:30 am - 12:40 pm
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LGA
6h 10m
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4:10 pm - 9:55 pm
LGA
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:34 pm - 8:35 pm
DSM
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DCA
5h 01m
1 stop
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12:26 pm - 6:09 pm
DCA
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DSM
6h 43m
1 stop
$282Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 8:01 pm
DSM
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JFK
12h 06m
1 stop
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2:59 pm - 12:20 am
JFK
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DSM
10h 21m
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$331American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
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10:26 am - 8:01 pm
DSM
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JFK
8h 35m
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American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 12:35 am
JFK
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DSM
10h 36m
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$333American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Des Moines

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Des Moines?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Des Moines is New York (8% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Denver Intl (8%) and Washington, D.C. (6%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Des Moines?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Des Moines.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Des Moines. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Cancún, Cancún and Tokyo.

Which cities can I fly to direct from Des Moines?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Des Moines. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Portland. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Fort Lauderdale at $102, while the most expensive was Washington, D.C., at $473.

What is the longest direct flight from Des Moines?

The longest direct flight you can take from Des Moines is to Los Angeles, with a duration of 3h 56m. The next longest is John Wayne (Santa Ana) at 3h 55m, followed by a flight to Portland at 3h 44m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Jacksonville and cost $34. The next cheapest destinations were Nashville at $47 and Houston at $48.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$40
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Denver

FAQs for booking flights out of Des Moines

  • What are my parking options at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    If you will be driving your own car to the airport and will need to leave it there for the duration of your trip, you will be happy to know that there are several parking options available. You can take advantage of any of the four economy lots: green, blue, red, or grey. If you are planning to be gone a bit longer, make use of either the long-term lot or the long-term premium lot. All parking lots and garages offer free shuttles to the terminal once you have parked your vehicle. Check the availability of each of these lots on the DSM website to avoid hiccups upon arrival.

  • Does the Des Moines International Airport offer any services for business travelers?

    Corporate travelers that need to get some work done ahead of their flight out of Des Moines will be glad to know that DSM offers meeting and conference rooms onsite. There are two conference rooms on the Airport Skywalk level, one holding up to 12 people and the other holding up to 80. For smaller meeting rooms, you need to personally contact the airport.

  • How can I get to the Des Moines airport from downtown Des Moines?

    If you need to get to DSM from downtown Des Moines without driving your own car, you have a few options. If you are looking to save money, opt for the public bus. You can either take bus 6 from Platform C or bus 7 from Platform D to reach the airport directly from downtown. These buses will take about 45 minutes and 1 hour to reach the airport, respectively. Or, you can take a taxi or rideshare like Uber or Lyft. These are more expensive but they will take just over 10 minutes to reach the terminal.

  • Does DSM offer assistance to passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, passengers flying from DSM with reduced mobility need not worry. Not only are all facilities within the airport accessible to those with disabilities, but there are also wheelchairs for rent, designated accessible ground transportation available, and service animal-friendly facilities. If you need to take advantage of any of these services or you have a specific need, contact your airline at least 2 days before your departure date.  

  • What is Des Moines also known as?

    Des Moines Airport’s airport code is DSM. It can also be referred to as Des Moines, Des Moines Intl.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines?

    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 from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $194 one-way - $342 round-trip; Dallas $301 one-way - $426 round-trip; Chicago $231 one-way - $409 round-trip
  • If you're flying out of Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you'll be happy to know that this airport serves direct flights to over 30 destinations throughout the United States, so getting to your destination will be easy and convenient.
  • If you're being dropped off by a loved one before your flight, it is useful to know that the first 20 minutes in the hourly parking lot are free of charge in case your driver needs to help you with your luggage or simply wants to accompany you in to say goodbye.
  • Those traveling with pets or service animals will be delighted to know that there is a designated pet relief area outside the airport near the parking garage north of the skywalk. It is best to have your pet relieve itself here before entering the airport.
  • If you're hungry ahead of your flight out of Des Moines, head to one of the local food spots inside the airport to get a last taste of the city before you leave. The airport collaborates with several local restaurants to bring some flavor from the city and into your travel experience.
  • If you are taking an international flight from Des Moines, you should know that you need to exchange any currency before arriving at the airport, as there is no place to do so inside DSM.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Worldwide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
MDW - MHT
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Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

Great job! My family doesnt fly often but we felt safe 100%

Great job Southwest! My family doesn't fly often but we felt safe the whole time.

SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

delta wifi wouldn’t work boarding was not in sequence flight crew spent most of their time on the phone with the lights off pretending no one wanted or needed anything

Everything worked smoothly, never had a concern with the flight from start to finish.

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

Missed the Flight from Atlanta to Roanoke due to initial flight from Houston being 2hr. late. Now waiting 17hrs. till my first available flight.

Flight was 2 hr. delay, making me miss my connection to my final flight home to Roanoke. Now 12:38am in the morning and I just got the first available ticket at 5:30 pm tomorrow evening. Sleeping in the airport.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Flight was delayed “due to earlier delays of that plane”, so we were nearly three hours late.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

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

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

The price was the only good thing about this flight. It was scary during takeoff when the plane tilted side to side. It made me feel very nervous as I have never had a take-off that unsmooth. There was no on-flight movie or music options and the only complimentary option was water. Other airlines offer trail mix or a caramel cookie and pop options as complimentary. This flight was a 2.5 hour flight. I understand for shorter flights not having options, but a flight 2 hours or longer should offer more complimentary options and in flight entertainment. Also the seats did not recline and for a longer flight reclining seats are a must for comfort.

A very pleasant flight but it would be greatly improved with wifi to help entertain kids

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

Would have been good to have the live TV outside of the continental United States as AA was promoting they are sponsors of the Fifa World Cup only for the live coverage to end.

Terrible check in experience in Miami airport by a so-called supervisor. Food came and they were picking up trash within 5 mins. Did not get fed again for about 6 hours. No chance to buy anything on board, horrible experience. Flight attendants have no control over passengers dropping off bags closer to the exit, not close to their seat.

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

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