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Where can I fly from Des Moines?Prices from DSM, departing Mon 7/20 and returning Mon 7/27

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, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 30
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:31 pm - 1:34 pm
CUN
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DSM
22h 03m
1 stop
$435Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 9
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2:19 pm - 12:49 pm
DSM
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CUN
22h 30m
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10:23 am - 9:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
11h 08m
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$455Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 9
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10:01 pm - 10:03 am
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CUN
36h 02m
2 stops
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10:23 am - 9:31 pm
CUN
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DSM
11h 08m
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$467Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
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4:13 pm - 2:25 pm
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MAD
15h 12m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 8:11 pm
MAD
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DSM
13h 11m
1 stop
$719American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
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4:13 pm - 2:25 pm
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MAD
15h 12m
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1:00 pm - 8:11 pm
MAD
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DSM
13h 11m
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$720American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
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2:15 pm - 12:15 pm
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MAD
15h 00m
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1:05 pm - 10:18 am
MAD
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DSM
27h 13m
2 stops
$721Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11
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5:30 pm - 5:20 pm
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LCY
17h 50m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:15 pm - 8:39 pm
LCY
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DSM
30h 24m
2 stops
$1,008KLM
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 22
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 9:30 am
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LCY
16h 31m
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Delta Logo
7:45 am - 8:39 pm
LCY
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DSM
18h 54m
2 stops
$1,015Delta
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27
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7:00 am - 3:10 am
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DEL
33h 40m
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4:50 am - 12:04 am
DEL
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DSM
29h 44m
2 stops
$1,026Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 21
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2:37 pm - 6:45 am
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BKK
28h 08m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 am - 8:11 pm
BKK
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DSM
47h 01m
2 stops
$1,027Etihad 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

Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 22
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10:01 pm - 11:08 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
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8:00 am - 12:59 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 59mnonstop
$138Allegiant Air
Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Jul 16
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10:01 pm - 11:08 pm
DSM
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
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3:44 pm - 8:43 pm
LAS
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DSM
2h 59mnonstop
$140Allegiant Air
Thu, Aug 27 - 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
$142Allegiant Air
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 04mnonstop
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10:46 am - 1:31 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$158Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 04mnonstop
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10:46 am - 1:34 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 48mnonstop
$159Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 3:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 07mnonstop
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10:46 am - 1:31 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 45mnonstop
$162Frontier
Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 4
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:04 pm
DSM
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JFK
5h 29m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:59 am - 1:03 pm
JFK
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DSM
6h 04m
1 stop
$384American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 1:14 am
DSM
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JFK
5h 39m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:14 pm - 5:18 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 04m
1 stop
$385Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
8h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:46 pm
JFK
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DSM
6h 46m
1 stop
$390American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 10:55 pm
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SEA
9h 50m
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6:05 am - 6:15 pm
SEA
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DSM
10h 10m
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$398Southwest
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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. (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, Bangkok 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, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Orlando and Philadelphia. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Philadelphia at $85, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at $303.

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 43m.

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 $35. The next cheapest destinations were Philadelphia at $38 and Las Vegas at $41.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$47
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% 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 $201 one-way - $345 round-trip; Dallas $243 one-way - $432 round-trip; Chicago $275 one-way - $431 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 4241 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jun 2026
MCI - FLL
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Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

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.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

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

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Excellent service. Flight attendance like Jessica,, on our flight, is a reason I wouldn’t mind flying through British Airways again. Jessica,, was very courteous and helpful.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

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