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$71 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$161
Typical prices: $424-$379
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IND - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $343-$234
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IND - BWI • 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, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
Frontier Logo
12:20 pm - 7:26 am
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BWI
19h 06m
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7:07 pm - 11:25 am
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IND
16h 18m
1 stop
$161Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25
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12:20 pm - 6:33 pm
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BWI
6h 13m
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9:32 pm - 11:19 am
BWI
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IND
13h 47m
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$169Frontier
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:43 pm - 9:30 pm
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IAD
1h 47mnonstop
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12:35 pm - 2:22 pm
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IND
1h 47mnonstop
$253United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:20 am - 3:40 pm
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DCA
5h 20m
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6:40 pm - 10:35 pm
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IND
3h 55m
1 stop
$255Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 24
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12:12 pm - 4:34 pm
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DCA
4h 22m
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7:35 pm - 12:04 am
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IND
4h 29m
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$256Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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6:50 am - 11:49 am
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4h 59m
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6:00 am - 10:30 am
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4h 30m
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$256Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 12
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3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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DCA
4h 30m
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6:30 am - 8:26 am
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IND
1h 56mnonstop
$259American Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 15
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10:45 am - 4:30 pm
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IAD
5h 45m
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10:16 pm - 11:59 pm
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IND
1h 43mnonstop
$259United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:15 am - 4:05 pm
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8h 50m
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6:55 am - 1:00 pm
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6h 05m
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$263Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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6:00 am - 7:50 am
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DCA
1h 50mnonstop
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10:03 am - 12:03 pm
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2h 00mnonstop
$264American 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 July.

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, 8% 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 $316 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 18% 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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Stefanie Waldek

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. was $71 for a one-way ticket and $161 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 $385 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $293 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 $248 or less one-way and $361 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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Thursday

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Direct returns

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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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Our flight was delayed 2.5 hours from Lisbon to DC so we missed our connection to Seattle that would have arrived at about 9 PM. The agent initially said we had to stay overnight in DC and there were no other options to put us on to get us to Seattle. While on board I discovered a flight via American he could have put us in but by the time we arrived in DC that was sold out. We were then put on a flight to San Francisco that was also delayed then arrived in San Francisco and our flight to Seattle was also delayed so we ended up not arriving until 2:15 am. Our son could not pick us up so we ended up having to pay over $100 to Uber home. This is the second trip with United that the flight has been delayed causing us to miss an evening in Las Vegas and we were given nothing.

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.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

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

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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