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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$158
Typical prices: $329-$143
Frontier
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DTW - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$216
Typical prices: $321-$169
Frontier
Sat 10/24Mon 10/26
DTW - PHL • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
Use the SEPTA Airport Line for easy access to downtown.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Average duration is 1h 42m
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Shortest trip • 3h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia (DTW-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Philadelphia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Philadelphia

Sat, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 9
Frontier Logo
2:54 pm - 7:15 am
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PHL
16h 21m
1 stop
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1:32 pm - 12:40 am
PHL
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DTW
11h 08m
1 stop
$158Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 15
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2:56 pm - 10:28 pm
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PHL
7h 32m
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6:26 am - 8:17 am
PHL
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1h 51mnonstop
$159Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 5
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2:54 pm - 10:29 pm
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PHL
7h 35m
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6:26 am - 8:17 am
PHL
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1h 51mnonstop
$173Frontier
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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2:56 pm - 7:15 am
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PHL
16h 19m
1 stop
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11:35 am - 7:03 pm
PHL
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DTW
7h 28m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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2:56 pm - 10:28 pm
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PHL
7h 32m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 4:40 pm
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8h 10m
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$191Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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2:56 pm - 10:28 pm
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PHL
7h 32m
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6:30 am - 4:40 pm
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10h 10m
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$192Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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2:56 pm - 10:28 pm
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PHL
7h 32m
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8:30 am - 4:40 pm
PHL
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8h 10m
1 stop
$193Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29
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7:25 pm - 8:51 am
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PHL
13h 26m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 1:07 pm
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DTW
7h 07m
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$211Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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12:37 pm - 8:00 pm
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PHL
7h 23m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 4:50 pm
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8h 20m
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$212Frontier
Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 12
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6:10 am - 7:20 pm
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PHL
13h 10m
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2:59 pm - 12:55 pm
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21h 56m
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$215Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Philadelphia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia is January, where tickets cost $198 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $394 and $329 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $338, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Philadelphia

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Philadelphia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Philadelphia flights

  • Where can I lounge at Philadelphia International Airport?

    American Airlines Lounge has several locations at PHL. These include Terminal A-East between Gates A6A and A4 in, Terminal F on Level 3, and Terminal C on Level 3. The United Airlines lounge is situated on Level 2 between Terminals B and C. Buy your lounge pass, with complimentary services like magazines, snacks, and television.

  • Which facilities for passengers with kids are offered at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metro Airport has several play areas at the airport to capture your kids’ attention as you wait to embark on your Detroit to Philadelphia flight. These can be found at the Airside McNamara Terminal close to Gates A8, A18, B20, C4-6, and the Airside North Terminal close to Gate D16. Lactating mothers can utilize the nursing rooms in Gates A15, A63, C2, AND A25 at the McNamara Terminal. The North Terminal hosts more locations at Gates D8 and D15.

  • Are there hotels at Detroit Metro Airport?

    Do you have an early morning flight from Detroit to Philadelphia? Fortunately for you, there are several hotels at Detroit Metro Airport you can retreat to as you await your flight. The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel is linked to the McNamara Terminal, with complimentary shuttles to the North Terminal. Alternatively, you could opt for the Minute Suites close to Gate A66.

  • Does Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) offer services for passengers with special needs?

    Universal access to services and facilities and the comfort of all passengers is a priority at PHL. Autistic passengers are catered to with the Autism Access Program. In addition to ramp-equipped pick-up and drop-off zones, restaurants, lavatories, drinking fountains, and elevators are accessible at the PHL premises.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia was $65 for a one-way ticket and $158 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Philadelphia?

    A passport is not required to fly from Detroit to Philadelphia.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    Detroit airport is called Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and the only airport in Philadelphia is Philadelphia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Philadelphia flight route: Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Air France, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Philadelphia, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Philadelphia on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Philadelphia are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $329 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Philadelphia?

    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 Detroit to Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and PHL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Philadelphia from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.
  • Treat yourself to a massage once you alight at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Holistic massages are offered at the BeRelax Spa in Terminal C’s Gate 18 and the XpresSpa with locations at Terminals D, C, and F of PHL.
  • If you are taking Fido to Philadelphia, drop by the animal relief areas at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) for your pet to relieve themselves or take a stroll. The McNamara Terminal has locations close to Gate A34, while the North Terminal has a relief area opposite Gate D16.
  • The Water Feature at Detroit Metro Airport offers a tranquil atmosphere in the middle of the chaos at the bustling airport. Located at Concourse A in McNamara Terminal, the location is a great place to rejuvenate as you wait to embark on your Detroit to Philadelphia flight. Alternatively, the Light Tunnel links McNamara Terminal and Concourse A to Concourses B/C.
  • Philadelphia International Airport serves as Philadelphia’s primary gateway. The airport is arranged into seven terminals (A-West, A-East, B, C, D, E, and F). You can easily walk from one terminal to another as they are linked in a line. All terminals are conveniently accessible via SEPTA train stations and highways for curbside drop-off and pick-up.
  • If you wish to follow up on your business projects while on the go, take advantage of the UPS store located at the Terminal A/B walkway at Philadelphia International Airport. Faxing, copying, notary, and business services are available here.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Philadelphia?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Philadelphia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Philadelphia to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Philadelphia. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8449 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

10.0 Excellentangela, May 2026
LGA - PBI
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Boarding was good. The flight was on time ( arrival was 20 minutes early). Inflight service was average ( US airlines have not mastered the skills of customer service yet). The food was mediocre. “ breakfast “ was downright awful and insulting. It was a piece of dough with mon descript filling that was supposed to be cheese omelette).

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

As we approached Denver, we encountered quite a bit of turbulence. I know this can sometimes be the case as I frequently fly this route but not on American. My gripe: Usually a pilot or co-pilot alerts passengers to the possibility of turbulance ahead of time. This did not occur nor did he communiucate during what was a pretty rough ride.

When I booked my flight a month ago - I selected a seat. That seat was NOT the one I ended up with when I checked into my flight the day before. This is the second time this has occurred. So, I checked my next flight on Wednesday and Thursday and no seat was assigned. Poor, very poor customer service.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

If there WAS a flight it would have been EXCELENT..Maybe?

Everyone was nice but it's budget. There's nothing free and no entertainment

Horrible company: canceled flights and delayed flights. Spirit canceled my flight from Miami to Philadelphia the day before we were supposed to leave from Philadelphia to Miami, with no explanation. I had to rebook another flight, spending more money and instead of flying from Miami, I had to choose a flight from Fort Lauderdale because there were no direct flights available from Miami. That created additional cost. The flight with Spirit from Fort Lauderdale was scheduled to depart at 6am, so I had to wake up my 3 and 6 years old at 3am to get to the airport in time and then, at 5am while we were at the gate the delayed the flight until 7:45am with again no explanation.

Always Good ,… Spirit customers are high class Delta customers are self proclaimed elites and American crews you can hear them complain about everything (they’re loud)

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

Flight was delayed due to waiting for crew! Flight attendants did not offer us food or drinks. Did not communicate with them at all other than at boarding and leaving the plane.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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