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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Wed 9/2 and returning Wed 9/9

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

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Aeromexico Logo
2:34 pm - 9:30 am
DSM
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CUN
18h 56m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 am - 10:26 pm
CUN
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DSM
14h 26m
2 stops
$505Aeromexico
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Aeromexico Logo
5:45 am - 10:38 pm
DSM
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CUN
16h 53m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
3:20 pm - 10:26 pm
CUN
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DSM
7h 06m
1 stop
$512Aeromexico
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Aeromexico Logo
5:45 am - 10:38 pm
DSM
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CUN
16h 53m
2 stops
Aeromexico Logo
8:00 am - 10:26 pm
CUN
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DSM
14h 26m
2 stops
$515Aeromexico
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:35 pm
DSM
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MAD
21h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:26 am
MAD
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DSM
28h 01m
2 stops
$685Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
Iberia Logo
1:58 pm - 9:35 am
DSM
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MAD
12h 37m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
1:00 pm - 6:54 pm
MAD
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DSM
12h 54m
1 stop
$698Iberia
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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MAD
20h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:26 am
MAD
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DSM
28h 01m
2 stops
$699United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:45 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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LCY
20h 10m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:25 am - 8:46 pm
LCY
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DSM
18h 21m
2 stops
$948Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:54 pm - 5:20 pm
DSM
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LCY
16h 26m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
7:00 pm - 6:09 pm
LCY
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DSM
29h 09m
2 stops
$950Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 29
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 9:30 am
DSM
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LCY
16h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 7:12 pm
LCY
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DSM
15h 52m
2 stops
$951Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:29 pm - 7:55 am
DSM
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DEL
30h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 12:04 am
DEL
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DSM
29h 44m
2 stops
$1,026Multiple 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

Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 28
Allegiant Air Logo
9:50 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
1:54 pm - 6:48 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 54mnonstop
$95Allegiant Air
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30
Allegiant Air Logo
9:31 pm - 10:41 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:00 am - 1:52 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 52mnonstop
$96Allegiant Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
Allegiant Air Logo
9:56 pm - 11:06 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 10mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
4:11 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$100Allegiant Air
Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 10
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 04mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 10:44 am
DEN
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DSM
1h 44mnonstop
$170Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 9:44 pm
DSM
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DFW
7h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:18 am - 1:34 pm
DFW
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 1:50 am
DSM
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HOU
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:05 pm - 9:55 pm
HOU
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DSM
4h 50m
1 stop
$294Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 12:16 pm
DSM
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HOU
6h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 10:37 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 17m
1 stop
$299Delta
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
6:41 am - 11:01 am
DSM
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HOU
4h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:34 pm - 11:12 pm
HOU
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DSM
4h 38m
1 stop
$300American Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:20 am
DSM
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LGA
4h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 10:00 pm
LGA
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DSM
6h 50m
1 stop
$351Southwest
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 5:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
6h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 1:50 pm
JFK
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DSM
6h 21m
1 stop
$395American 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 New York (11% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Denver Intl (8%) and Orlando (5%).

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 Jacksonville, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Portland. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Jacksonville at $121, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at $391.

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 Las Vegas at $55.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$46
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas

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 $189 one-way - $334 round-trip; Dallas $289 one-way - $440 round-trip; Chicago $226 one-way - $387 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 4221 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed due to earlier issues at other airports. The crew was excellent & made it a good trip.

6.0 GoodJeremy, Aug 2026
STL - PHL
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The flight was delayed due to earlier issues at other airports. The crew was excellent & made it a good trip.

Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

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.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

The ac must have died, it was way to hot on this flight. Boarding g was chaotic. The flight was delayed for boarding. Not a great experience.

Comfortable seats. Nice service online. Short flight, so not a lot of time to enjoy.

Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

It was strange that the flight attendant was so adamant about having phones turned to airplane mode that he was calling out names from networks shown and waiting until they were all gone. I've never experienced that before, and after already working through an hour+ delay, it felt tone deaf. I take dozens of flights per year and have never experienced anything similar.

The flight was done by SkyWest only WIFI no entertainment center are available on the CRJ

Your survey needs a N/A option. I didn’t use the entertainment or eat food.

The flight was over 2 hours late.. once we finally got boarded things were fine

Poor communication, we sat on the plane for an hour before pushing back. They were oversold and with a full plane kept looking for someone to step off for someone else to board. So after an hour wait at the gate we missed our departure window and proceeded to spend an additional hour on the tarmac waiting for a refiled flight plan according to the pilots. Occasional updates, somewhat insensitive crew to passengers needing to use the lavatory (it was 2 hrs beyond what anyone expected). Overall just poor execution...especially when the flight was listed as "arriving early" up until about 30 minutes past our departure time.

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.

Flight staff and all was fine. Food always sucks on planes so nothing new.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

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.

It was poor a four hour delay and no explanation for the delay. What’s a 35 dollars going to do. It also made me miss my car rental,

It was on time. Flight was comfortable. Staff was nice. It was the way a flight should always be.

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.

With a 24 hour delay, the Flight stared off rough. They had a nationwide IT Outage but communications to Passengers was very bad. Ground Staff and Ticket Agents were extremely rude and unhelpful. Perhaps they should take ground training from DL or Qatar. The food was horrible. Seafood was mixed with Bacon. Those two don’t have any space for Jewish or Muslim Faith Customers. The Airline needs new management.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The airplane I love and I love I came back safe thank you American airlines

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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