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Cheapest round-trip
$267
Typical prices: $103-$299
Frontier
Tue 8/11Wed 8/12
DTW - RDU • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$299
Typical prices: $102-$299
Delta
Sat 8/1Sat 8/15
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on this domestic route.
Frontier Economy Bundle adds seat selection; Premium Bundle adds legroom.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh (DTW-RDU)

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

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 4:06 pm
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RDU
9h 56m
2 stops
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11:56 am - 4:28 pm
RDU
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DTW
4h 32m
1 stop
$267Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
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1:50 pm - 7:05 pm
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RDU
5h 15m
1 stop
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9:59 pm - 8:54 am
RDU
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DTW
10h 55m
1 stop
$268Frontier
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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7:00 am - 8:51 am
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RDU
1h 51mnonstop
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5:20 am - 11:22 am
RDU
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DTW
6h 02m
1 stop
$269Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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3:38 pm - 12:17 am
DTW
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RDU
8h 39m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 12:42 am
RDU
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DTW
8h 37m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 20
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5:35 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
6h 29m
1 stop
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12:04 pm - 1:33 pm
RDU
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DTW
25h 29m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
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2:56 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
9h 08m
1 stop
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6:14 pm - 4:40 pm
RDU
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DTW
22h 26m
1 stop
$272Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 26
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1:50 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
10h 14m
2 stops
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6:14 pm - 12:40 am
RDU
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DTW
6h 26m
1 stop
$275Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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7:44 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
28h 20m
2 stops
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6:15 am - 4:28 pm
RDU
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DTW
10h 13m
1 stop
$276Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 14
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1:50 pm - 6:49 pm
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RDU
4h 59m
1 stop
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10:22 pm - 11:55 am
RDU
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DTW
13h 33m
1 stop
$278Frontier
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:30 am - 12:49 pm
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RDU
4h 19m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 8:13 pm
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6h 23m
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$279Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Raleigh flights

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

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 Raleigh departing in August.

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

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

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

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

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $150 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $319 respectively.

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

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 $336, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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

  • Can I rent a car at Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    You can rent a car at RDU since this airport features counters for Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Payless. Upon landing at the airport, head to the baggage claim area. Across it, you'll note a phone. Use it to request a courtesy bus service. Boarded at the curbside of both terminals, the bus will transport you to your agency's facility.

  • What is the cheapest means from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to downtown Raleigh?

    If you're on a budget, consider covering the distance from the airport to downtown Raleigh via a GoTriangle Bus Line 100. Available in intervals of 30 minutes during the day on weekdays and an hour in the evenings and weekends, these buses take roughly 25 minutes to make the trip.

  • How accessible are the airports that serve flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Both DTW and RDU are disabled-friendly. To cater to disabled guests, these airports offer wheelchair assistance services provided by staff sensitive to the needs of the disabled. They also feature wheelchair-accessible restrooms with grab rails, elevators, and ramps.

  • Which airlines offering flights from Detroit to Raleigh are eco-friendly?

    If you want to fly to Raleigh with an eco-friendly airline, consider making the trip with American or Delta Airlines. These airlines have replaced their old planes with modern fuel-efficient aircraft, invested in sustainable aviation fuels, partnered with recognized environmental groups, and implemented a number of efficient waste and recycling initiatives.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh was $73 for a one-way ticket and $267 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Detroit and Raleigh are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Raleigh-Durham.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $313 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

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

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and RDU 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $298 or less one-way and $299 or less round-trip.
  • If you intend to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) aboard a one-stop flight, note that your layover destination will be influenced by the airline you travel with. If you choose to travel with American Airlines, you can layover at Washington D.C. (DCA), Charlotte (CLT), or Philadelphia (PHL). On the other hand, if you travel with Frontier, you'll layover at Orlando (MCO).
  • You can bring liquids onboard your flight to RDU, provided you store them in containers that can hold up to 3.4 oz. You must store these containers in a resealable, see-through plastic bag with a maximum liter capacity.
  • Suppose you want to travel to DTW from Detroit using public transport. You can take a Route 125 or Route 280 SMART bus. Route 125 buses are boarded at the Fort Street-Eureka Road bus station, while Route 280 buses are boarded at the Middle Belt South station. Aboard one, you'll enjoy an affordable and comfortable ride to the airport's Evans Terminal.
  • When traveling with American Airlines, you can bring one cabin bag and a personal item on your flight to RDU. Other than fitting beneath the seat in front of you, your personal item must measure at most 18 x 14 x 8 inches. Your bag must fit in an overhead compartment and measure no more than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
  • DTW features two terminals, the McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal. If you plan on traveling with American Airlines, your departure terminal will be McNamara. However, if you fly with any other airlines that ply this route, you will depart from Evans Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Raleigh?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

2.0 MediocreCourtenay, Apr 2026
DAL - CLT
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Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

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

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I liked the boarding by group and numbers. I didn't like my inability to guarantee our seats together. I didn't like the $8/flight for Internet, but I did appreciate the inflight movie options on their app. I didn't like that there were no charging stations on the seats during either of our flights. One flight was over 3 hours.

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.

I never like the fact that if I don't check in exactly 24 hours before the flight time, I get to board C, and that means sitting between 2 individuals. I would like assigned seating in the airplanes.

Flight only half full. Room to spread out. Newer plane. Very satisfied.

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Canceled last minute. Also canceled another flight that my brother was supposed to be on. Delta is horrible now. Never flying them again.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

It was a crazy day with a lot of delays and gate changes. Not a huge fan of the Charlotte hub at all.

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

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

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

Seats were extremely uncomfortable and it was very hot on the plane.

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Xmas Day- Flights were on time for departure and arrival, baggage check in and boarding process were hassle free, baggage also arrived without any delay. Satisfied customer on this journey.

Did not get the extra leg room i paid for.

Direct flight I like, Did not like all the delays

Delayed over 2 hours on the way there, and back, no free drinks, no free water, no Wifi, bathroom dirty!

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