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$60 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Indianapolis to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Indianapolis to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$126
Overall average: $291
Frontier
Thu 4/16Thu 4/23
IND - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $170-$269
Delta
Sat 5/2Sat 5/9
IND - RDU • Non-stop
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RDU Taxi is the only authorized service at the airport.
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Cheapest • Avg $253 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh (IND-RDU)

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

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:17 pm - 10:55 pm
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10h 38m
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6:10 am - 11:32 am
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5h 22m
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$126Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
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12:18 pm - 7:48 am
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19h 30m
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7:31 pm - 11:17 am
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15h 46m
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$134Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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12:17 pm - 10:55 pm
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10h 38m
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6:10 am - 10:34 am
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4h 24m
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$140Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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12:17 pm - 11:43 pm
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11h 26m
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10:51 pm - 11:11 am
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12h 20m
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$145Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
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12:17 pm - 11:43 pm
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11h 26m
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10:51 pm - 11:11 am
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12h 20m
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$146Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:17 pm - 11:43 pm
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11h 26m
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6:10 am - 11:17 am
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5h 07m
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$148Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, May 3
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12:12 pm - 8:46 am
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20h 34m
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6:10 am - 11:17 am
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5h 07m
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$150Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:12 pm - 8:46 am
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20h 34m
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6:10 am - 11:17 am
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5h 07m
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$151Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23
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12:07 pm - 9:59 am
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21h 52m
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3:42 pm - 10:32 am
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18h 50m
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$152Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 12
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12:34 pm - 11:43 pm
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11h 09m
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12:54 pm - 11:23 am
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22h 29m
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$153Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Raleigh flights

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Raleigh on a Friday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Raleigh is August, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $465 and $371 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $289 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Raleigh

 
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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh

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

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

    All flights from IND to RDU include at least one stop en route. Some of the cities with layovers include Washington, D.C. (DCA) by American Airlines, New York (LGA) by Delta, Charlotte (CLT) by American Airlines, Houston (IAH) by United Airlines, New York (JFK) by Delta, Atlanta (ATL) by Delta, Washington, D.C. (IAD) by United Airlines, and Chicago (ORD) by American Airlines.

  • Which airlines flying from Indianapolis to Raleigh practice sustainability?

    Frontier offers sustainable flights from IND to RDU. The airline has adopted several measures to actualize its sustainable goals. They include purchasing a new fleet with fuel-efficient engines, using sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions, and lowering aircraft weight by reducing baggage allowance to minimize fuel. The airline has also implemented programs to reduce waste, including using biodegradable cups instead of plastics, using mobile apps instead of paper boarding passes, and assigning pilots mobile work pads with necessary flight data instead of paper.

  • Which airline offers services for individuals with disabilities from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

    IND Airport has features that accommodate travelers with reduced mobility. The airport has wide elevators, hallways, and moving walkways throughout its terminals to cater to people with reduced mobility. Hard-of-hearing passengers have TTY telephones to request assistance and visual paging services. The airport elevators, emergency exits, and doors have braille signage and buttons for low-vision travelers. Additionally, service animals are permitted at the airport and on flights.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

    Minors traveling alone can fly with United from IND to RDU. The airlines allow minors aged 5 to 14 years old. United has document requirements, including an unaccompanied minor consent form filled out by the parents or legal guardians, and the minor’s birth certificate for age verification. Contact information for the escorting and receiving adults, including name, telephone number, and address, are also required.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Raleigh was $60 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $334 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 $349 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.
  • Consider flying business class with Delta Air Lines from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU). The airline offers these passengers access to Delta Sky Club Airside of Concourse A in IND Airport. They also get to enjoy comfortable and spacious seating options.
  • Consider flying with United from IND to RDU to enjoy family-friendly services. The airline allows passengers traveling with young children to board with car seats for enhanced child safety. They also allow families to travel with strollers as free checked baggage.
  • The Line 100 bus of Go Triangle connects Terminal 2 of RDU Airport to Morrisville. From Morrisville, you can use the Line 100 bus to connect to Downtown Raleigh. The buses operate hourly.
  • American Airlines allows you to travel with one carry-on bag and a personal item from IND to RDU. Your carry-on bag must have size limits of 22 x 14 x 9 inches to fit in the cabin’s overhead compartment. Its weight must also not exceed 40 lbs. Your item must have maximum dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches to fit under the seat.
  • Consider flying with Frontier from IND to RDU so you can travel with your pet. The airline allows small, domesticated cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and household birds to travel in the cabin if they are at least eight weeks old. Your pet carrier’s dimensions must be 8 x 14 x 18 inches.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Indianapolis Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Raleigh-Durham to Indianapolis

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

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Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

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Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis 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 4324 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Entertainment is ok! Boarding and seat with zone is terrible. I paid for the seats but you didn’t give me what I paid for which is exit isles.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

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.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

The flight was delayed multiple times. I was autobooted and placed in the center seat in the last row of the plane.

My flight was delayed. We left at midnight. I got to Greensboro (GSO) at 1am. All of AA's flights in/out of Charlotte always seem to be delayed or canceled. It took me all day on Sunday to get to my destination of Cincinnati from Greensboro. I had to be rerouted through Chicago because my original flight was canceled as the door to plane was closing in GSO. The saddest part is I could have driven and arrived sooner. . . I recognize there is a lot going on that impacts travel. This week it was weather. Yesterday in Cincinnati it was President Trump. But as a frequent flyer, the flight from South Bend to Charlotte always runs late. The subsequent flight to Greensboro is always midnight to 2am. . . I do want to give props the Charlotte boarding crew. They had four flights going out of the same area at the same time. They turned it quickly and mitigated the grumbling from the crowd.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

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

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

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