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Cheapest round-trip
$225
Typical prices: $381-$180
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Mon 9/21Sat 9/26
IND - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
Typical prices: $345-$254
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IND - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. (IND-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:44 am
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BWI
3h 44m
1 stop
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7:09 pm - 11:41 pm
BWI
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IND
4h 32m
1 stop
$225American Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Frontier Logo
12:14 pm - 11:00 pm
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BWI
10h 46m
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3:21 pm - 9:48 am
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IND
18h 27m
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$230Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:10 pm - 8:54 am
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BWI
13h 44m
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5:21 pm - 6:15 pm
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IND
24h 54m
1 stop
$239Frontier
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:10 pm - 8:54 am
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13h 44m
1 stop
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6:25 am - 6:15 pm
BWI
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IND
11h 50m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Mon, Jul 6 - Fri, Jul 10
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2:52 pm - 12:10 pm
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BWI
21h 18m
1 stop
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1:05 pm - 11:28 am
BWI
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IND
22h 23m
1 stop
$248Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 27
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5:35 am - 7:19 am
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IAD
1h 44mnonstop
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10:16 pm - 11:59 pm
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IND
1h 43mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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10:20 am - 8:50 pm
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10h 30m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 2:50 pm
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IND
7h 55m
2 stops
$253Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
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3:05 pm - 10:00 pm
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DCA
6h 55m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 2:50 pm
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IND
6h 55m
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$254Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 15
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7:30 am - 7:38 pm
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IAD
12h 08m
1 stop
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2:52 pm - 11:14 pm
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IND
8h 22m
1 stop
$254Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 3
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 12:45 am
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IAD
4h 35m
1 stop
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10:16 pm - 11:59 pm
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IND
1h 43mnonstop
$259United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

What is the cheapest Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. costs $249 on the route between Indianapolis (IND) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other Indianapolis-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Indianapolis (IND) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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

For Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Indianapolis, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $95 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $189 and $189 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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 $319 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% 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 Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Which airline among those flying to Washington, D.C. allows kids to travel?

    If you are flying in the company of your kid from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., you need to book an airline that allows kids to come on board. Delta Airlines allows infants or kids below 2 years to travel on a lap of an adult. It also has kid entertainment that will enhance the comfort and enjoyment of your kid.

  • Which is the suitable airline a reduced mobility passenger can book when flying to Washington, D.C.?

    For those passengers who are mobility-impaired and are in need of traveling from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., they need to book their flight with an airline that offers wheelchair services. Frontier Airlines offers wheelchair services in all airport locations. It also offers mobility assistance to its passengers when in need of it.

  • Which airline has the best carry-on policy when flying to Washington, D.C. from Indianapolis?

    Allegiant Airlines allows its passengers to come on board with one carry-on bag and personal items. Both the luggage items should not exceed 25 lbs. When traveling with your luggage this is the best airline to book.

  • Which is the best transport means I can consider when getting out of the airport?

    After your arrival at BWI Airport, you should consider taking a train from the airport to your destination. This is the most popular public transport means that operates between the airport and the city center. There is an option of renting a car to take you to your destination, which you can also consider.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. was $98 for a one-way ticket and $225 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Indianapolis. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $387 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 $287 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $244 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.
  • Most of the flights departing from Indianapolis to Washington use Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the main departing airport and land at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) as the arrival airport in Washington, D.C. Another route you can also use is departing from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (AID) - though it is less popular.
  • When you are flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., you can choose whether to have one or two layovers along your way depending on the airline you book. Booking of Alaska Airlines allows you to have Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) as your layover airports.
  • Booking Republic Airways for your travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. will entitle you to various benefits. This is because IND Airport is the hub for this airline. The airline has frequent daily flying airports to Washington, D.C., so you will be able to book a flight that will suit your daily schedule.
  • If you are located in Downtown Indianapolis and you want to travel to the airport to catch up with your flight to Washington, D.C., you will have to travel via a bus. Other than using a bus which is faster and more affordable you can also consider using a taxi. It is the best option if you are in a hurry.
  • If you want to travel from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. and you have some dietary restrictions that will need you to be served a special meal, you have to book your flight with the airline that has this offer. Booking American Airways will enable you to order your meal according to your dietary requirements. It serves special meals which you have to order 24 hours before departure.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

 
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Friday

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Saturday

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4261 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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
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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.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

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

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

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

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

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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