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$86 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Typical prices: $564-$315
Frontier
Sun 5/24Sat 5/30
DTW - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$499
Typical prices: $804-$519
Delta
Fri 7/10Fri 7/17
DTW - PDX • Non-stop
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Consider airport hotels for early Detroit departures.
Use Trimet Red Line for budget travel from PDX.
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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

Sun, May 24 - Sat, May 30
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8:05 am - 4:46 pm
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11h 41m
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12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 24m
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$185Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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7:55 am - 4:46 pm
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11h 51m
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12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 24m
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$210Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
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7:55 am - 4:46 pm
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11h 51m
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5:46 pm - 11:59 pm
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27h 13m
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$221Frontier
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
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8:00 am - 4:35 pm
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11h 35m
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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27h 39m
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$223Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 4
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7:45 am - 4:57 pm
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12h 12m
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12:26 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 33m
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$230Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4
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7:55 am - 4:46 pm
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11h 51m
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12:35 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 24m
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$231Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:45 am - 4:57 pm
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12h 12m
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12:26 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 33m
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$238Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 18
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8:00 am - 4:53 pm
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11h 53m
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5:42 pm - 11:59 pm
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27h 17m
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$241Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:45 am - 4:57 pm
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12h 12m
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12:26 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 33m
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$244Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:45 am - 4:57 pm
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12h 12m
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12:26 pm - 12:37 pm
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21h 11m
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$248Frontier
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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 May.

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 Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, 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 August, where tickets cost $436 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $603 and $574 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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 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$86
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Portland was $86 for a one-way ticket and $185 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 Airbus A321-100/200 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, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Portland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $577 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 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

Monday

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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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Portland to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Delta

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Saturday

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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 12324 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

10.0 ExcellentMauricio, May 2026
SAN - PDX
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Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

The flight crew home was so, so friendly and HILARIOUS. I’ll keep flying Alaska like I have for the last 30+ years!

Deboarding the plane was chaos. The passengers in the back of the plane started deplaning before the passengers in the middle of the plane could even retrieve their overhead bags. The staff of the plane did nothing to help.

Enforce the one bag rule for carry ons. Don't allow people to have 2 and 3 carry ons. Make baggage gets loaded onto the correct plane. My bag didn't get put onto my last flight so I didn't get it until the next day.

onboard snack was pretzels, but the FA was super nice when my neighbor asked for cookies instead and also brought some for me. :)

On time. .breakfast was especially good. First class service was special

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

Tight hot cramped seating. Gate change plus a board and de plane request with two hour delay

We treated ourselves to first class and were underwhelmed by the experience. No screen for entertainment. Food was not great...only one or two options, small portions, dry. We won't waste our money upgrading again. Good news was we made it to PDX safe and sound. Crew was attentive.

The flight would have been very good , if not dor the constantly screaming baby in the row behind me. Is there a way to isolate people traveling with infants? This is not the first time this has happened to me.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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