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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$124
Typical prices: $265-$100
Frontier
Tue 6/9Sun 8/16
DTW - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$240
Typical prices: $279-$114
Frontier
Thu 4/30Mon 5/4
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members onboard.
RDU Taxi is the only authorized taxi service at RDU.
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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, Jun 9 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:54 pm - 12:29 am
DTW
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RDU
5h 35m
1 stop
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12:54 pm - 12:42 am
RDU
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DTW
11h 48m
1 stop
$124Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Tue, May 12
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6:05 pm - 12:24 am
DTW
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RDU
6h 19m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 12:36 pm
RDU
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DTW
6h 21m
1 stop
$126Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13
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1:40 pm - 11:00 pm
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RDU
9h 20m
1 stop
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12:33 pm - 12:39 am
RDU
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DTW
12h 06m
1 stop
$128Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
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2:40 pm - 12:29 am
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RDU
9h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:59 pm - 12:39 am
RDU
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DTW
11h 40m
1 stop
$129Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Sun, May 10
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2:40 pm - 12:29 am
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RDU
9h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 12:39 am
RDU
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DTW
18h 24m
1 stop
$132Frontier
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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7:47 am - 12:33 am
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RDU
16h 46m
1 stop
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12:23 pm - 12:39 am
RDU
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DTW
12h 16m
1 stop
$134Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 7
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10:27 pm - 12:28 pm
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RDU
14h 01m
1 stop
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1:23 pm - 11:59 pm
RDU
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DTW
10h 36m
1 stop
$140Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
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1:58 pm - 6:42 pm
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RDU
4h 44m
1 stop
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6:16 am - 11:39 am
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DTW
5h 23m
1 stop
$142Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
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2:40 pm - 12:26 am
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RDU
9h 46m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 1:44 pm
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DTW
7h 29m
1 stop
$143Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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8:52 am - 1:37 pm
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RDU
28h 45m
1 stop
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12:59 pm - 5:20 pm
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28h 21m
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$144Frontier
Booking Insights

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 June.

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 Sunday, 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 June, where tickets cost $146 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $319 and $297 respectively.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Raleigh

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 53% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh was $59 for a one-way ticket and $124 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, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico 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 $346 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 $282 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $128 or less one-way and $153 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

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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Reviews of the top 5 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4328 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LAS - OKC
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The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

The flight was okay. The pilots did an amazing job and kept us updated on the flight. The flight attendants were okay. They found time to be chatty with each other rather than focus on the guests. One of the attendants was a little less warm when asking about my bag I had on my lap that I was using during latter part of the mid- flight. Mind you, it was not the departure descent. I’m respectful to each and every attendant, it was the tone in her voice reminding me to place my carryon bag on the floor. I hope to have a better experience next time.

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

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

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Communication about the delayed flight was poor. We were told to move gates three times but that was bad information. We went from gate 128 to gate 126 and then to gate 123 and back to gate 126. Communication about the delay was bad. Ended up being 1 1/2 hour late getting home.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

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

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

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

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

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. 💗

No wheel chair as requested at Atlanta arrival on first flight.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

Flight was delayed. No urgency by American Airlines team to assist those with connecting flights. It was basically you are on your own to run through the terminals to try and make your connection. Thanks, Mary

I have never been assaulted they way I was today in Charlotte - shame on American

One of our group members was struggling to walk. In Charlotte we asked for a wheelchair and she was accompanied by Desmond. I was impressed by his patience and attention. In Boston she received the same service. I didn’t get the name of the helper but she went above and beyond in assisting us. A great AA service

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.

I appreciate that I finally got the seat I paid extra for this time. Thank you

It would have been nice if American tried to care.

I booked 1st class, my flights were changed and I was sitting in the middle at the back of the plane. A far cry from the 1st class I purchased for my flights. I am grateful I arrived on time.

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

My flight with spirit airlines was canceled leaving me stranded until tomorrow.

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)

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.

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.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Flight was not on time and it was very annoying flight. Keep changing gates.

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

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!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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