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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$185
Typical prices: $439-$303
Frontier
Wed 6/3Wed 6/10
MKE - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$277
Typical prices: $473-$331
Southwest
Thu 5/28Tue 6/2
MKE - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (MKE-WAS)

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

Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
Frontier Logo
12:09 pm - 10:57 pm
MKE
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BWI
9h 48m
1 stop
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9:30 pm - 7:58 am
BWI
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MKE
11h 28m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
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8:43 am - 4:38 pm
MKE
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BWI
6h 55m
1 stop
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9:28 pm - 7:58 am
BWI
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MKE
11h 30m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 17
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12:08 pm - 6:33 pm
MKE
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BWI
5h 25m
1 stop
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6:28 am - 11:13 am
BWI
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MKE
5h 45m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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12:09 pm - 10:57 pm
MKE
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BWI
9h 48m
1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:34 am
BWI
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MKE
5h 49m
1 stop
$204Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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5:50 am - 3:00 pm
MKE
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DCA
8h 10m
2 stops
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4:40 pm - 10:45 pm
DCA
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MKE
7h 05m
1 stop
$288Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15
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11:55 am - 5:12 pm
MKE
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DCA
4h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 7:40 pm
DCA
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MKE
5h 10m
1 stop
$290United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
MKE
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DCA
1h 50mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 4:45 pm
DCA
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MKE
2h 10mnonstop
$291Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Thu, May 28
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6:35 pm - 10:56 pm
MKE
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IAD
3h 21m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:49 am
IAD
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MKE
3h 49m
1 stop
$297Delta
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
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1:54 pm - 8:59 pm
MKE
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DCA
6h 05m
1 stop
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6:05 am - 11:20 am
DCA
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MKE
6h 15m
1 stop
$297Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
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1:30 pm - 7:33 pm
MKE
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IAD
5h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 11:59 pm
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MKE
4h 37m
1 stop
$303American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. departing in June.

What is the cheapest Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. costs $265 on the route between Milwaukee (MKE) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 4% cheaper than other Milwaukee-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. is June, where tickets cost $80 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $216 and $212 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $391, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) and have lax luggage policies?

    For flights leaving from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., many airlines have loosened their baggage restrictions, most notably Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Airlines, and American Airlines. Each passenger is allowed to bring at least one free carry-on bag on these airlines weighing 22 lbs or less. Additionally, these carriers offer lower rates for checked bags weighing under 50 lbs.

  • Which airlines allow pets on their flights between Milwaukee and Washington, D.C.?

    Pets are allowed on board a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Lufthansa Airlines when traveling from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (DCA). There are restrictions on the total number of canines that each airline can accept, so you must book your flight as soon as you can. Your pet will be regarded as a carry-on item if its combined weight, including the container, is less than 20 pounds.

  • Which airline route offers the least expensive options for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

    A connecting flight from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) may be cheaper for travelers on a tight budget than a direct flight. Several airlines, including Delta, Spirit and Frontier offer connecting flights on this route.

  • Which means of transportation costs the least to convey people from Milwaukee's city center to the MKE Airport?

    The most cost-effective means of transportation from Milwaukee's city center to the MKE Airport is the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses. The MCTS operates several bus routes that connect downtown Milwaukee with the airport. The fare for a one-way trip on the MCTS bus is typically lower than other transportation options such as taxis, rideshares, or private shuttles.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. was $95 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Milwaukee-Mitchell. 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 Milwaukee to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $341 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 $297 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $364 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington, D.C. on business trips, the vast majority of passengers opt to arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This is because DCA is located just a few miles from downtown Washington, D.C., making it a convenient choice for business travelers who need to access the city's government offices, corporate headquarters, and business centers. The airport's close proximity reduces travel time and allows for easier access to important meetings and events.
  • If you want to travel in style from Milwaukee to Washington, DC, you might want to consider flying with Lufthansa Airlines or American Airlines. No matter if you purchased a business or economy class ticket at first, these airlines offer a special bidding mechanism that enables you to ask for an upgrade to a first-class cabin.
  • Consider using Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Airlines, or American Airlines if you want entertainment on your flight from Milwaukee to Washington D.C. Passengers on these airlines can enjoy complimentary in-flight internet access to stream their favorite TV shows, music, and children's cartoons.
  • Most environmentalists travel from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. (DCA) via Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE). This is because the airport has implemented renewable energy initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. It has installed solar panels on the roof of the parking structure, which generates clean energy to power the airport facilities. This reduces the reliance on fossil fuels and helps to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Consider spending the night near to MKE Airport if you want to fly from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., in the morning. The Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Airport is a convenient option for overnight lodging because of how easily it can be reached from MKE Airport.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Milwaukee-Mitchell to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,Southwest

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

8.0 ExcellentBobby, May 2026
BNA - GSP
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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.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

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

I liked that it was on time, however, the food was not good.

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

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.

It was okay, the food was good, but after the landing there was not enough time for luggage and security to catch a connection. It was crowded on board.

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

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 was no flight. Spirit went bankrupt Right before my departure and kayak did not refund me any money. I would like my refund kayak. How can I get it? Please let me know. Thank you

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

The company went out of business and now I'm stuck in Ft. Lauderdale. Would not recommend.

Spirit changed flight times by 12 hours with coming and going so I refunded tickets and drove

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

They closed the doors earlier than posted. I missed my flight with a slim 5 minutes bc they closed the doors earlier than earlier. My luggage never made it onto the flight and I had to find a new flight to Dallas bc the only option they could rebook me on was for leaving miami.

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