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$106 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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Cheapest round-trip
$227
Typical prices: $277-$119
Delta
Wed 11/4Mon 11/9
DTW - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$234
Typical prices: $237-$105
Frontier
Sat 10/31Sat 11/7
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

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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1:45 pm - 9:49 pm
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RDU
8h 04m
1 stop
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1:50 pm - 10:44 pm
RDU
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DTW
8h 54m
1 stop
$227Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
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2:02 pm - 12:29 am
DTW
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RDU
10h 27m
1 stop
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6:04 pm - 7:59 pm
RDU
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DTW
1h 55mnonstop
$229Frontier
Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jun 24
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2:02 pm - 12:10 am
DTW
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RDU
10h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:10 pm - 4:53 pm
RDU
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DTW
4h 43m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:06 pm - 8:51 pm
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RDU
1h 45mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 8:04 pm
RDU
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DTW
1h 55mnonstop
$234Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Frontier Logo
7:06 pm - 8:51 pm
DTW
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RDU
1h 45mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:54 pm - 12:42 am
RDU
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DTW
8h 48m
1 stop
$235Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 28
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5:13 pm - 12:04 am
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RDU
6h 51m
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11:55 am - 12:55 pm
RDU
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25h 00m
2 stops
$238Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
Frontier Logo
7:02 pm - 8:47 pm
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RDU
1h 45mnonstop
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3:54 pm - 12:42 am
RDU
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8h 48m
1 stop
$239Frontier
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:06 pm - 8:51 pm
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RDU
1h 45mnonstop
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6:09 pm - 8:04 pm
RDU
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1h 55mnonstop
$240Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4
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10:42 am - 4:05 pm
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RDU
5h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:54 pm - 12:42 am
RDU
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DTW
8h 48m
1 stop
$244Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:02 pm - 6:48 pm
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RDU
4h 46m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:40 pm
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10h 25m
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$245Frontier
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 November.

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 September, 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.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 47% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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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 $106 for a one-way ticket and $227 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, 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 $398 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 $301 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 $148 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

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4256 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

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.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

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

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Boarding was good. The flight was on time ( arrival was 20 minutes early). Inflight service was average ( US airlines have not mastered the skills of customer service yet). The food was mediocre. “ breakfast “ was downright awful and insulting. It was a piece of dough with mon descript filling that was supposed to be cheese omelette).

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

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

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

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

The captain announced to the cabin there would be a delay because they observed a "cut" on a tire during precheck that needed to be cleared by maintenance. We were delayed during this inspection and allowed to proceed after maintenance "measured the cut and decided it was acceptable". My complaint is not about the delay or due diligence. I wish the captain had been more generic when making his announcement. I was a nervous wreck all the way to Charlotte worried that we would have a blowout when landing!

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

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

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!!!

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