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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Mon 4/6 and returning Mon 4/13

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

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:15 am - 2:33 pm
DSM
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CUN
28h 18m
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12:16 pm - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
31h 00m
2 stops
$375Frontier
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:15 am - 2:33 pm
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CUN
28h 18m
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3:54 pm - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
27h 22m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
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8:21 pm - 11:16 am
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CUN
14h 55m
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9:53 am - 7:16 pm
CUN
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DSM
9h 23m
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$380Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
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10:20 am - 7:15 pm
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BCN
26h 55m
2 stops
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6:30 pm - 1:46 pm
BCN
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DSM
26h 16m
1 stop
$547Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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2:16 pm - 8:20 am
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MAD
11h 04m
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7:35 pm - 10:26 am
MAD
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DSM
21h 51m
2 stops
$566Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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11:09 am - 8:20 am
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MAD
14h 11m
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11:45 am - 7:33 pm
MAD
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DSM
14h 48m
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$568Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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8:03 pm - 5:30 pm
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MAD
14h 27m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 11:49 pm
MAD
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DSM
17h 14m
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$569British Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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5:00 am - 7:35 am
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BCN
19h 35m
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10:45 am - 11:59 pm
BCN
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DSM
20h 14m
1 stop
$698American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:45 pm - 10:35 am
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BCN
13h 50m
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10:30 am - 11:28 pm
BCN
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DSM
19h 58m
1 stop
$701British Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:21 pm - 10:10 pm
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DEL
44h 19m
2 stops
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1:45 am - 11:17 pm
DEL
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DSM
32h 02m
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$706Multiple Airlines

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

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
2:04 pm - 3:13 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 09mnonstop
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10:25 am - 1:09 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 44mnonstop
$113Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 25
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8:21 pm - 9:26 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 05mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 7:16 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 46mnonstop
$118Frontier
Fri, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:14 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 09mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 7:14 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 44mnonstop
$121Frontier
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:15 am - 2:05 pm
DSM
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MCO
2h 50mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:39 pm - 7:16 pm
MCO
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DSM
23h 37m
1 stop
$168Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 18
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9:56 pm - 11:06 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
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2:51 pm - 7:46 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$174Allegiant Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:10 pm - 12:25 am
DSM
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HOU
5h 15m
1 stop
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5:10 am - 11:45 am
HOU
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DSM
6h 35m
1 stop
$229Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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5:35 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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HOU
7h 05m
1 stop
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8:25 am - 6:00 pm
HOU
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DSM
9h 35m
2 stops
$254Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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8:56 am - 8:03 pm
DSM
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JFK
10h 07m
1 stop
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9:03 am - 11:49 pm
JFK
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DSM
15h 46m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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5:50 am - 7:10 pm
DSM
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JFK
12h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:32 pm
JFK
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DSM
10h 32m
1 stop
$319American Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 2:14 pm
DSM
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DCA
5h 10m
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United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 12:29 pm
DCA
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DSM
5h 09m
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$360United Airlines
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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 Denver Intl (8% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are New York (8%) and Washington, D.C. (7%).

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 San Juan, Paris and Cancún.

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, Phoenix, Burbank, Boston and Santa Ana. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Boston at $63, while the most expensive was Burbank, at $329.

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 58m. The next longest is Santa Ana at 3h 55m, followed by a flight to Burbank at 3h 42m.

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 Nashville and cost $41. The next cheapest destinations were Orlando at $49 and Tampa at $55.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$28
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% 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 $178 one-way - $282 round-trip; Chicago $208 one-way - $403 round-trip; Phoenix $179 one-way - $326 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4311 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
STL - HOU
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Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

The whole experience was excellent. As it most often is with Delta

Cabin was not pressurized properly. Several passengers had respiratory difficulties.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

Delayed initially because they couldn’t print the flight details. Poor instruction on delay. When I got on the plane the flight attendant argued with me about whether my carry on would fit (it did, although she didn’t acknowledge that). No greeting (other than arguing with me) getting on or off the plane.

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