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$122 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$358
Typical prices: $332-$565
Frontier
Thu 8/20Thu 8/27
DTW - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$499
Typical prices: $499-$619
Delta
Fri 9/25Sat 9/26
DTW - PDX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $358 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $291 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland (DTW-PDX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Portland 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 Portland

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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7:55 am - 5:11 pm
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12h 16m
1 stop
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1:47 pm - 6:20 am
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13h 33m
1 stop
$358Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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7:20 am - 4:35 pm
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PDX
12h 15m
1 stop
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3:22 pm - 12:24 am
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6h 02m
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$359Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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9:59 pm - 4:35 pm
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PDX
21h 36m
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3:22 pm - 12:24 am
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6h 02m
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$360Frontier
Mon, Jul 20 - Sat, Jul 25
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7:40 am - 4:51 pm
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PDX
12h 11m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 39m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:55 am - 5:11 pm
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12h 16m
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1:47 pm - 6:20 am
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13h 33m
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$365Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:20 am - 4:35 pm
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12h 15m
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3:22 pm - 12:24 am
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6h 02m
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$366Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 27
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7:40 am - 4:31 pm
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11h 51m
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5:49 pm - 7:00 am
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10h 11m
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$368Frontier
Sun, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 21
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7:40 am - 4:51 pm
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12h 11m
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5:16 pm - 11:59 pm
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27h 43m
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$369Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20
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8:30 am - 4:54 pm
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11h 24m
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11:27 pm - 1:57 pm
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11h 30m
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$370Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:20 am - 4:35 pm
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12h 15m
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2:42 pm - 5:22 am
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11h 40m
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$371Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Portland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Portland 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 Portland?

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 Portland departing in August.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Portland, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Portland, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland is March, where tickets cost $442 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $638 and $607 respectively.

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

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 Portland, 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 Portland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Portland

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Ramsey Qubein

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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$122
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Portland 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 Portland flights

  • Is there an airline on this trip that has a service for my kids to fly by themselves?

    United Airlines extends a unique service for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Within this service, the airline takes care to verify and update all the children's contact information. Additionally, United Airlines provides these young travelers with a dedicated wristband and a folio to securely hold their travel documents. Upon boarding the flight, the children get the chance to meet the pilots before being accompanied to their designated seats.

  • What is a good choice for an airline if I want to minimize my impact on the environment during my trip?

    Frontier Airlines takes pride in operating the largest A320neo fleet, with an average age of only four years. This modern fleet enables them to make a substantial reduction in their carbon footprint by consuming less fuel. In 2021, Frontier introduced new Recaro seats that offer enhanced comfort to passengers. Additionally, these seats are lightweight, resulting in a remarkable 30% reduction in overall weight. This reduction in weight plays a significant role in minimizing the airline's environmental impact.

  • What are some reasons to think about upgrading to Business Class on American Airlines?

    When contemplating an upgrade to Business Class on American Airlines, there are several enticing factors to consider. Firstly, you'll enjoy wider seats accompanied by ample legroom, providing enhanced comfort throughout your journey. Additionally, Business Class offers a broader range of meal options, which can be paired with award-winning wines, elevating your dining experience. Moreover, you'll have access to a robust inflight entertainment system, allowing you to enjoy a variety of entertainment options at no additional cost.

  • Can I take my pet on a flight on this trip?

    When flying with Spirit Airlines and bringing your pet, please ensure that it is safely housed in an approved container that should not exceed 18 x 14 x 9 inches and should be able to fit underneath the seat in front of the passenger accompanying the pet. Moreover, the combined weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 40 lb.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland was $122 for a one-way ticket and $358 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Portland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 757 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Portland?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Portland, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Portland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $490 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and PDX 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 Portland?

    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 Portland 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 Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $348 or less one-way and $499 or less round-trip.
  • A convenient way to get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is to travel on the Line 261 bus operated by Southeast Michigan SMART that travels to the airport from the Michigan and Cass Station in about 1 hour.
  • For those that will be taking a one-stop flight on this trip, you should expect to have a layover at Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD), or Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • On Alaska Airlines, you can take one small personal item such as a purse, briefcase, or laptop bag on board. One piece of carry-on-sized luggage no bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including wheels and handle with no weight limit, will be allowed free of charge.
  • When traveling with United Airlines and checking baggage, it's important to keep in mind that each bag must not exceed dimensions of 30 x 20 x 12 inches and a weight of 50 lb. However, if you are flying in First or Business Classes, the weight limit for checked bags is increased to 70 lb.
  • When flying with American Airlines, you can bring a golf bag that has clubs, balls, tees, and one pair of shoes. Remember that regular checked bag fees will be applicable for bags weighing up to 50 lb and measuring up to 126 inches in total dimensions.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Portland?

 
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 Portland.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Portland

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Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

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Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

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Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Portland. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Portland? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12589 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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We had the bulkhead seats in back of the first class section and there was a rigid plastic barrier which made it very hard to get in and out of our seats. We paid extra for the bulkhead and got neither extra room nor he's getting up. We were very disappointed.

8.0 ExcellentJoan, Jun 2026
BOS - PDX
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We had the bulkhead seats in back of the first class section and there was a rigid plastic barrier which made it very hard to get in and out of our seats. We paid extra for the bulkhead and got neither extra room nor he's getting up. We were very disappointed.

Flight was good. The food I preordered was not great. The sandwich bread was a little hard, the cheese was wet on half and dry on the other half. There was a lot of condensation inside the package. Other than that it was great.

Much better than flight from Portland to St Louis, as it was smaller and not confusing.

No screen to see where we were at and no tv.

They lost my bag and 24 hours later have yet to find it

Long delay, no gate agent at deplaning waited 15 mins at the gate. Baggage claim was wrong carousel and over 20 mins after arrival

Flight delayed Didn’t send second leg of trip itemerary First class was fair, but not great.

Nice to get moved from a middle seat to an aisle seat upon request, but why wasn’t I put in an aisle seat to begin with? The flight was not full.

They called me 2 hours before my original flight from SFO was to depart to let me know it was delayed and that I would miss my connection. They then rebooked on a different flight leaving a half hour earlier to a different connecting airport, so that I would not miss my connection. It all worked out and I arrived at my destination without a problem and 15 minutes earlier than the original flight would have. Nice!

Couldn’t order food for the family because all the good food was unavailable. We opted for bringing something on with us. I also didn’t like that I had to have T-mobile for online movies. Stupid.

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

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

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

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

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Tight seats. Be prepared to sit in the middle if you are in boarding group C.

This was a connecting flight for me and I had already traveled for 7 hours. First, the Pilot didn’t show up and then the gate changed twice, after which the flight was rescheduled for 2 hours later. This made me late and I had to make other transportation arrangements to get home to Astoria another 1 hour & 45 minutes away. This cost me $250 more than it should have. Will not fly southwest again.

Southwest is a discount airline. I get it. You take the (usually) good pricing with the bad (cramped). But Southwest is becoming more and more like the cut-rate airlines *cough* Spirit *cough*. It used to actually be a fun experience. e.g. paying for WiFi is bad enough - having to pay for it on each leg of a flight is ridiculous. Yes, I've seen your numbers that it only "impacts a small percentage", but you and I both know that is misleading at best. While I used to try to fly SW exclusively when flying domestically, now I'll look elsewhere very frequently and price being equal (or close) I'm going to the other carriers.

Long layover in Chicago. Wish that could have been lessened.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

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

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.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

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

The crew on this leg continue to be extremely helpful with my wife’s mobility issues. They also came by many many times to ensure we were comfortable and had drink some food.

I liked the cleanness in the bathroom and good crew on board and at boarding gates. There was no Hindi (Bollywood) movies. The entertainment can be improved as it is one of the worst one I saw when I compared it with other airlines. The Mumbai to Amsterdam flight did not have any food for my family which does not contain eggs in it though we have selected “Hindu Asian vegetarian meal”

Friendly boarding crew. Better could have been a bit more substantial food for this 3 plus hour flight.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

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.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

East Lounge in Denver was terrible. Turning away active military on orders? Really? Sad.

Clean and plenty of room for handbaggage. Leg room was cramped compared with the 777 from Frankfurt.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

Cramped and uncomfortable seats. Not enough room for 6’2” person such as myself.

Pretty turbulent, but not anyone’s fault. They got us there. Impressed that they carried on with a drink service.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

I ended up paying $70+ dollars to for a carryon because the website is confusing and misleading. I now realize I did not need to pay that. I request a refund. I will pay extra to other airlines and not fly Frontier again.

Although we received an email from Kayak AND the airline, turns out we were not on Frontier’s manifest for the flight. We had to purchase tickets at the gate. Not sure where this transaction fell apart, but it did. We are now disputing the charges for the SLC to PDX flight originally booked through Kayak.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

My departure gate was E10 but no kiosk at E10 for check in & no one to ask. A United attendant helped direct us to E38 for check in. The kiosks at E38 were all malfunctioning. A counter agent had to check us in. We then had to walk back to E10 for boarding. E10 to E38 at DfW is not an easy trek. No where in all the info they sent us indicated there were issues to over come. They can cut only so many corners. Luckily we arrived plenty early to deal with Frontier’s inefficiency.

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