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Where can I fly from Detroit?Prices from DTW, departing Mon 7/20 and returning Mon 7/27

Book Cheap International Flights from Detroit

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

Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:46 pm
DTW
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CUN
8h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:06 pm - 12:40 am
CUN
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DTW
8h 34m
1 stop
$376Frontier
Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 22
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:46 pm
DTW
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CUN
8h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:06 pm - 12:40 am
CUN
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DTW
8h 34m
1 stop
$377Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:46 pm
DTW
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CUN
8h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
3:06 pm - 12:40 am
CUN
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DTW
8h 34m
1 stop
$378Frontier
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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12:20 pm - 8:20 pm
DTW
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MAD
26h 00m
2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 10:20 pm
MAD
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DTW
20h 40m
2 stops
$752TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22
United Airlines Logo
12:11 pm - 8:00 am
DTW
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MAD
13h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:57 pm
MAD
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DTW
16h 57m
2 stops
$753United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
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12:35 pm - 8:05 am
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MAD
13h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:55 am - 6:11 pm
MAD
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DTW
18h 16m
2 stops
$754United Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 5:15 am
DTW
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BOM
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
BOM
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DTW
21h 30m
1 stop
$866Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 13
Delta Logo
6:40 pm - 10:50 pm
DTW
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DEL
18h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 1:53 pm
DEL
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DTW
22h 33m
1 stop
$878Delta
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 17
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 12:01 am
DTW
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BOM
40h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:00 am - 11:35 am
BOM
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DTW
19h 05m
1 stop
$880Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 1:55 am
DTW
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DEL
17h 55m
1 stop
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12:50 am - 1:53 pm
DEL
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DTW
22h 33m
1 stop
$881Multiple Airlines

Book Cheap Domestic Flights from Detroit

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

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
6:14 am - 7:53 am
DTW
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LGA
1h 39mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 10:07 am
LGA
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DTW
2h 01mnonstop
$149American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 11:16 am
DTW
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EWR
1h 50mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 3:50 pm
EWR
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DTW
1h 55mnonstop
$149United Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 7:47 am
DTW
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JFK
1h 47mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:43 pm - 11:58 pm
JFK
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DTW
2h 15mnonstop
$154JetBlue
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 7:44 am
DTW
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JFK
1h 44mnonstop
JetBlue Logo
9:43 pm - 11:58 pm
JFK
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DTW
2h 15mnonstop
$156JetBlue
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 8:09 pm
DTW
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JFK
2h 09mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 9:20 am
JFK
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DTW
2h 10mnonstop
$157Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:43 am
DTW
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EWR
1h 43mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 11:27 am
EWR
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DTW
1h 48mnonstop
$157Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Frontier Logo
11:58 am - 10:59 pm
DTW
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DEN
13h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:38 pm - 12:24 am
DEN
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DTW
2h 46mnonstop
$172Frontier
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 12:38 am
DTW
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DEN
18h 08m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:38 pm - 12:24 am
DEN
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DTW
2h 46mnonstop
$174Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 10:50 am
DTW
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HOU
4h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 10:30 pm
HOU
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DTW
4h 45m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 2:05 pm
DTW
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HOU
6h 10m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 7:30 pm
HOU
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DTW
5h 45m
1 stop
$314Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Detroit

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Detroit is New York (17% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (7%) and Dallas (7%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Cancún, London and Vancouver.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The most popular countries KAYAK users have searched for from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport along with the average round-trip price for the route clicked by KAYAK users in the last 2 weeks.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Canada (19% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Turkey (16%) and Germany (15%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Jacksonville, Los Angeles, Appleton, Elmira and Honolulu. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Jacksonville at $303, while the most expensive was Fayetteville, at $548.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

There are many international destinations you can fly to non-stop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Shanghai, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Munich and Cancún. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Guadalajara at $230, while the most expensive was Munich, at $1,543.

What is the longest direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The longest direct flight you can take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with a duration of 15h 05m. The next longest is Seoul at 14h 30m, followed by a flight to Tokyo at 13h 10m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Detroit found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Fort Lauderdale and cost $49. The next cheapest destinations were New Haven at $52 and Tampa at $54.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Flights from Detroit: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew from Detroit to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
DTW
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IST
May 2026
Turkish airlines was very generous in baggage allowances. You do have to pay attention to the weight limits, but we were allowed a personal item, a carry-on, and two checked bags per person.
AndreaFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LAX
Feb 2026
I chose Spirit because it was a lot cheaper. Expect a very uncomfortable seat for basic economy. Bring something to do because there is no back of the seat entertainment screen.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LAS
Feb 2026
Bring your own food, drinks and entertainment (movies, books, crossword puzzles, etc)
LisaFlew with Frontier
DTW
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MCO
Mar 2025
For short flights Frontier is okay but pay the extra money to be comfortable if your flight is longer.
MollieFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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EWR
Feb 2025
You have to weigh your bags yourself, there is no assistant to help check bags like on delta, so it takes longer and is more of a pain. Long lines, count on an extra few minutes. Other than that, everything was fine.
FelipeFlew with Delta
DTW
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SAN
Jun 2024
Make sure you know where you are going it’s a big airport… if you fly delta you can ride the tram inside to get to your gate if it is far away.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines
DTW
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LGA
Mar 2024
Show up extra early, especially if you are flying with kids. There are no employees around to assist you.

FAQs for booking flights out of Detroit

  • Are pets allowed in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Yes, you can carry your pet with you when traveling. You will need to have a certificate of veterinary inspection, and in some airlines, you will also need to provide the acclimation certificate. Pets can travel in the cabin as air cargo or checked baggage. The charges differ depending on the choice of travel. You must make pet inquiries when booking your ticket.

  • Can my child travel alone from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Yes, you can book a ticket for your child. Your child must be five years or older. The child does not need any identification or certificate to travel, but you should let them have a school identification or a copy of yours for safety reasons.

  • Which hubs are in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    DTW has hubs for more than 15 airlines. The airport has two terminals. The McNamara terminal is a hub exclusively for Delta airlines. DTW is Delta Airlines' 3rd biggest hub worldwide, carrying more than 1,000 passengers daily. Evans terminal hubs for American eagle, United Airlines, American Eagle, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, frontier airlines, and Air France.

  • Do I need to check in when connecting a flight in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    It all depends on the booking of your connecting tickets. If it was booked as a single ticket, you don't need to check in. however, if the tickets are booked as two different tickets, you will need to take your bags and check in again in DTW.

  • What is Detroit also known as?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s airport code is DTW. It can also be referred to as Detroit Metro, Detroit Metropolitan, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit?

    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 from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Detroit to the following destinations at these prices or less: Atlanta $145 one-way - $202 round-trip; Denver $189 one-way - $292 round-trip; Frankfurt am Main $518 one-way - $1,049 round-trip
  • The best way to arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is through a taxi or an uber for around 20 minutes when there is minimal traffic. If you are not in a hurry, you can use a bus which will take about 50 minutes to the airport.
  • If you are on a long flight from DTW and the front seats with enough legroom are taken, go for the back seats. The best part about the seats is that you are almost guaranteed an empty seat or two. For the noise, you can use noise-buffering headphones or some high-quality earphones. Also, pack your neck pillow and a travel blanket to make your journey comfortable. You can also pack some snacks to keep you energized and stay hydrated.
  • If you are traveling far from Detroit city and your flight is early, you can rent a hotel room close to the airport to avoid missing the plane. Also, traffic is overwhelming during morning and evening hours, so staying close to the airport as you await your flight is advisable.
  • Arrive at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at least 2 or 3 hours before your flights. You can relax in one of the lounges in one of the terminals. The airport has two major terminals, the Evans and the McNamara. McNamara has the delta sky club lounge exclusively for members. The Evans terminal has the Lufthansa business lounge and is available to all passages. The lounges provide snacks, food, and drinks. You can also freshen up in the bathroom.
  •  Most airlines have a luggage limit; ensure to check on the luggage your luggage requirements. The average plane weight for a single check-on luggage is 50lb. You can also carry extra weight up to 70lb, but you will have to pay for the excess weight. Passengers are also allowed to take a carry-on luggage bag for personal items.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Worldwide? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

2.0 MediocreHeather, Jun 2026
LGA - MCO
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Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

Flight was delayed three times and we had an international connecting flight which we would’ve missed but AA manage to find us a flight that allowed us to catch and we made our international flight. However, due to the flight change, I’m in Amman, Jordan missing all 4 bags. It’s been a nightmare. Been waiting since June 17 and today is June 20th. Still without luggage. Customer service wait times are two hours and I get disconnected while waiting. I’ll update when/if my luggage arrives. Every day is costing money in a hotel in Amman. I can’t continue my trip to Palestine until the luggage arrives. Then, I will be updating my review.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

Plane temperature was so hot that everyone on the plane was sweating. Departure gates changed 3 times in the hour before the flight. Internet service was so poor in the terminal that updates weren't always being received.

We had a mechanical delay which made us 90 minutes late (9:30 PM) then land and put into the penalty box because a plane was in our gate? What the hell! We should get priority.Damn American.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

Excellent service. Flight attendance like Jessica,, on our flight, is a reason I wouldn’t mind flying through British Airways again. Jessica,, was very courteous and helpful.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Terrible boarding and first class experience. Nice staff but overall disorganized, dirty plane.

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

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.

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