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$89 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $364-$169
Delta
Wed 6/3Sat 6/6
DTW - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$200
Typical prices: $373-$170
Southwest
Tue 6/23Sat 6/27
DTW - BNA • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
Southwest includes two free checked bags for savings.
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Cheapest • Avg $206 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nashville (DTW-BNA)

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

Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6
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5:10 am - 8:35 am
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BNA
4h 25m
1 stop
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6:02 pm - 8:45 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$194Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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5:10 am - 8:35 am
DTW
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BNA
4h 25m
1 stop
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6:54 pm - 12:59 am
BNA
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DTW
5h 05m
1 stop
$197Delta
Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4
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8:15 am - 1:05 pm
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BNA
5h 50m
2 stops
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9:30 pm - 12:05 am
BNA
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DTW
1h 35mnonstop
$199Southwest
Tue, Jun 23 - Sat, Jun 27
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6:40 am - 7:15 am
DTW
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BNA
1h 35mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 10:25 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$200Southwest
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6
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10:07 pm - 10:43 pm
DTW
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BNA
1h 36mnonstop
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6:02 pm - 8:45 pm
BNA
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DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$201Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
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7:50 pm - 10:40 pm
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BNA
3h 50m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 3:05 pm
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DTW
7h 40m
2 stops
$202Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
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5:10 am - 8:35 am
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BNA
4h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:54 pm - 12:59 am
BNA
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DTW
5h 05m
1 stop
$204Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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3:35 pm - 5:55 pm
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BNA
3h 20m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 3:10 pm
BNA
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DTW
5h 10m
2 stops
$205Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26
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11:10 am - 11:40 am
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BNA
1h 30mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 9:00 pm
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DTW
6h 15m
2 stops
$206Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
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3:50 pm - 8:50 pm
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BNA
6h 00m
2 stops
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6:25 am - 3:05 pm
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7h 40m
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$207Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Nashville flights

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

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 Nashville departing in June.

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

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

For Detroit to Nashville, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Nashville back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville is September, where tickets cost $154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $306 respectively.

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

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 $351, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Nashville, 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 Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Nashville

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FAQs for booking Detroit to Nashville flights

  • Where can I sleep when at DTW?

    There are several places to sleep at both the North and McNamara Terminals if you need to locate a place to stay while traveling through the airport and don't want to pay for lodging. There are many options available if you're looking for comfort, like the Minutes Suites, which is located inside the airport next to Gate A66 at Airside. High-speed internet, DirectTV, and daybed sofa facilities will be available to you. As an alternative, you can select the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport hotel, which is also located on airport property, and can be accessed through Gate A36 at the TSA or south of the McNamara Terminal on the departures level.

  • How can I access lounges when at DTW?

    There are lounges that you can use while at the airport if you're searching for a place to spend the time and unwind before your trip. One of the lounges is the Lufthansa Business Lounge, which is accessible with a pre-paid lounge card and is located next to Gates 7 and 8 at Airside in the North Terminal. Another option which you can take advantage of is the Delta Sky Club which is accessible through membership only and can be accessed in (1) Concourse C and (3) Concourse A. the Delta Sky Lounge at Gate A38 in Concourse A has showering amenities. There is a military lounge named the Michigan Freedom Center at Gate D17 ay Airside.

  • Are there places I can receive assistance at BNA?

    You can find information desks at the following airport locations if you're looking for help: at the A/B Checkpoint and Ticketing Level a Landside, as well as at Gate C-14 at Concourse C and Gate B-10 at Concourse B. The Traveler's Aid Organization is another organization that provides aid; it is located in Terminal 1 at Suite 501 and has helpers all over the airport.

  • What are my transportation options to the city center from BNA?

    If you are looking to travel to the city center or other destinations when at the airport, there are a number of transportation options for you to choose from. If your destination is downtown Nashville or to the hotels in that area, there are buses by the WeGo Public Transit which you can board from the airport. there are also a number of car rental services which you can choose from when you go to their offices at Rental Car Facility just within the airport. Taxis are another option and offer more convenience by being available at any time of the day and taking you to your desired destination.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nashville was $89 for a one-way ticket and $194 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Nashville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Nashville?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Nashville.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Nashville, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $295 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $303 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Nashville.

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

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

    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 Nashville with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and BNA 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 Nashville?

    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 Nashville 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 Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $329 or less round-trip.
  • You can consider taking your children to the Children’s Play Area located in Concourse B and A when at Nashville International Airport (BNA) if you'll be flying with your kids.
  • Head over to the Airside and Landside areas of both terminals of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to refill your water bottles at the refill stations.
  • If you are tired of staying in the waiting areas at DTW, you can take a stroll and enjoy the 700ft light tunnel joining Concourses A with B/C.
  • There are baby care facilities such as diaper disposals and changing tables at Airside and Landside of DTW.
  • If you are looking for assistance with your luggage when at BNA, there are baggage carts places all over the airport which can be rented at an affordable fee.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Nashville?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nashville Intl

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Nashville

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MCO - MDW
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

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.

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.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

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

TV was broken and could not shut it off. The flicking was bother me and gave me a headache. The WiFi wouldn’t work correctly, I was able to text but not search the web or surf social media. The plane itself had a lot of wear and tear it is due for an update.

JetBlue not only has the most comfortable planes, but also used to have the best customer service. Lorie Wright, the lady at the gate was very rude not only to me, but to other passengers as well. Her colleague, the gentleman was also not very friendly. They both were acting like they were doing passengers a favor. The crew on board was very nice.

Flight was on time and smooth. Customer service was decent

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Given us a free miles or free flight for waiting for 9 hours I didn’t get home till 5am in the morning and I was supposed to be home at 9:30 touch down.

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

There was a screen but no earphones that could use the older input so I could listen to anything.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

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

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)

Poor service but I guess that’s what you get for picking cheap flight. Overacted with all extra up-charge fees, so annoying.

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.

The flight was delayed by two hours, then by three hours. Then, at 10:01, a notification that the flight was back on schedule for the original time. I just happened to be getting on a train to go to the airport at 10 just to be extra early for the delayed departure when I saw the update come through. I got to the train terminal at the airport at 11:07. A shuttle immediately arrived and offloaded, but didn't show anyone on before speeding off. It was 30 minutes before another arrived. I finally got to the terminal and through security and to the gate just in time for them to tell me the door had just been locked. Flight closed. I had to wait until the next day to fly out. No or for a hotel, a meal, nothing.

They changed our boarding gates at the last minute! No one at gate told us! It was finally announced over loud speaker but the person spoke very broken English and couldn’t understand!! Just went to information board to confirm. Had a “ medical emergency “ they called it and we couldn’t use bathrooms ( I understand) The flight attendant allowed the teenager sitting in my row to move to be with friend? Would have loved the same from my husband at back of plane! Why did attendant ask me twice to push my bag under the seat and NEVER once said anything to man in aisle across from me?? His was laying in floor!! Rate food? What food? Just drinks were offered for a price. Should be against the law to charge $5 for water. No… not the best flight.

The flight time did not match my original email on time of flight. Missed the first flight. The representative I got on the phone was so incompetent it was unbelievable. My guess is it was AI but it told me it was not AI. They did get me rebooked which I was very thankful of. The return flight was delayed because of staffing issues for the plane and when we reached our destination the jet bridge would not work so we sat on the plane another 40 minutes. I did get to my destination and I did get home but not a good experience.

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.

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.

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

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