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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Overall average: $366
Frontier
Fri 5/1Wed 5/6
DTW - PDX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$519
Typical prices: $360-$429
Delta
Fri 5/1Wed 5/6
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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Frontier
Cheapest • from $271 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
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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

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
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10:27 pm - 11:42 am
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PDX
16h 15m
1 stop
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1:48 pm - 9:41 pm
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DTW
28h 53m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
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10:27 pm - 11:03 am
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PDX
15h 36m
1 stop
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11:58 am - 9:42 pm
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DTW
6h 44m
1 stop
$272Frontier
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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11:54 am - 11:09 am
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PDX
26h 15m
1 stop
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12:47 pm - 12:29 am
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8h 42m
1 stop
$273Frontier
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
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10:27 pm - 11:09 am
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PDX
15h 42m
1 stop
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9:53 am - 10:59 am
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DTW
22h 06m
2 stops
$274Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 17
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5:34 pm - 11:38 am
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PDX
21h 04m
2 stops
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9:54 am - 7:20 am
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DTW
18h 26m
1 stop
$275Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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7:09 am - 10:56 am
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PDX
6h 47m
1 stop
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1:52 pm - 5:44 am
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DTW
12h 52m
1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
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11:54 am - 11:09 am
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PDX
26h 15m
1 stop
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12:47 pm - 12:29 am
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DTW
8h 42m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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4:52 pm - 11:44 pm
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PDX
9h 52m
1 stop
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1:35 pm - 3:59 pm
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DTW
23h 24m
1 stop
$280Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
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9:54 pm - 11:13 am
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PDX
16h 19m
1 stop
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12:23 pm - 8:59 pm
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DTW
29h 36m
1 stop
$281Frontier
Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, Apr 19
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11:54 am - 11:03 am
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PDX
26h 09m
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11:15 am - 9:10 am
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18h 55m
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$283Frontier
Booking Insights

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.

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 Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Portland, Tuesday 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 April, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $603 and $529 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 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Portland

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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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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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$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Portland

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 $70 for a one-way ticket and $271 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, 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 $360 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $519 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.
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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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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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Delta

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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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11968 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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I enjoyed the feet space in comparison to other airlines. The snacks were also better, great service and the pilot greeted and said hi which made me feel safer.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
LAS - PDX
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I enjoyed the feet space in comparison to other airlines. The snacks were also better, great service and the pilot greeted and said hi which made me feel safer.

Well the seats were very tight but the plane was very clean, the attendance great and good entertainment. Maybe they had it, but I wanted a map on the app. Thanks

The tray wasn’t cleaned, it had crumbs from the last flight Other than that it was very comfortable by

SBP to PDX 2/17/2026. One person ahead of us at the counter. One ahead of is at TSA. First to board. First row, first class. First to be served. Food and service very good. First off the aircraft. Flight was nice other than some moderately hard bumps on climb out (please find a way to control that!). Air Force landing (none of that Navy slam you to the deck stuff). Wheel chair at the bottom of the ramp waiting for my wife. Luggage out quickly, walked right up to the parking shuttle bus. First stop on the bus. I like the EMB 175 aircraft. This was as close to a perfect flight as I will ever see. Bravo!

Everything was fine. The snacks are a little on the tiny side.

Santa Rosa Airport is the best! Glad to have experienced it.

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

Flight attendants made this flight wonderful. They made sure everyone had what they needed and anticipated future needs. They made adjustments as needed. It was clear this was an experienced crew.

Very delayed for seemingly no reason. Made me miss an event

we bought Mediterranean boxes for lunch. The salami in mine had gone bad long ago, but my partner had good salami and could eat it. Could I buy assigned seats? I guess that I didn't spend enough, so sat at the back of the plane

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

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.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We got delayed three hours and nobody thought to have the bathroom fixed while we were sitting waiting to board? took a full hour to have maintenance come and check it off. Had to shut the bathroom down twice so that the pilots could go to the bathroom. Everyone missed their connections.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

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.

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