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$81 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Typical prices: $390-$276
Southwest
Wed 7/8Wed 7/15
RDU - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$284
Typical prices: $367-$262
Delta
Tue 7/28Tue 8/4
RDU - AUS • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi; Southwest includes a free carry-on and personal item.
Delta Comfort Plus adds legroom; American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding.
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Austin (RDU-AUS)

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

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 10:50 pm
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5h 30m
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7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
$283Southwest
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 4
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10:22 pm - 9:52 am
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AUS
12h 30m
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12:44 pm - 12:22 am
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RDU
10h 38m
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$284Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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6:15 am - 12:38 pm
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7h 23m
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8:12 pm - 8:11 am
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10h 59m
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$285Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
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10:55 am - 4:30 pm
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6h 35m
2 stops
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11:15 am - 7:10 pm
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6h 55m
2 stops
$286Southwest
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 25
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12:18 pm - 8:32 pm
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AUS
9h 14m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 11:23 am
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28h 08m
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$287Frontier
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 28
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6:15 am - 4:59 pm
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11h 44m
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5:34 pm - 12:04 am
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5h 30m
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$288Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 12:38 pm
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7h 23m
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1:33 pm - 12:04 am
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9h 31m
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$289Frontier
Sun, Jun 28 - Wed, Jul 1
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10:22 pm - 9:52 am
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12h 30m
1 stop
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1:51 pm - 12:21 am
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9h 30m
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$290Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:15 am - 9:27 am
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3h 12mnonstop
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10:07 am - 2:15 pm
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3h 08mnonstop
$291Delta
Sun, Jul 5 - Wed, Jul 8
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6:14 pm - 9:32 am
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16h 18m
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1:33 pm - 12:04 am
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$292Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Austin flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Austin departing in July.

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

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

For Raleigh to Austin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Austin, 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 Raleigh to Austin 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 $399 and $386 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Austin?

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 $371, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Austin, 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 Raleigh to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Austin

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Austin

  • Does RDU Airport have lounges?

    Yes. The lounges are found at Terminal 2 at the airport. The first lounge is America Airlines Admirals Club, located at gate 2. It is usually open from 4:15 am to 8:30 pm from Sunday to Friday. The other lounge is Delta Air Lines Sky Clubs, located across from gate C3. Finally, The United Club Lounge is across from D1 and is open every day from 5 am to 7:30 pm. Guests are at liberty to choose the lounge they would like to use.

  • Which Ground Transportation options are available at the RDU Airport?

    There are several ground transportation options at the Raleigh Durham Airport. Some options include bus and rail, shuttles, taxis and rental cars. Some of the rental cars at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Payless and Enterprise. The rental cars and the shuttle bus can be accessed at Terminal 1 Zone 4 and Terminal 2 Zone 5.

  • Does AUS Airport have nursing rooms?

    Yes. It has two private rooms at Jordan Terminal where the mother can breastfeed the baby in a private place without interference. You can also pump milk for your baby inside the nursing room for later use. The mother's lounge is located near gate 10.

  • Is there currency exchange services at AUS Airport?

    Yes. The foreign currencies are available at the Travelex counter near gate 5 of the East Concourse. It also has ATMs at the ticketing area and the departure concourse where you can withdraw money that you can use during your arrival time as you proceed to your destination.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Austin?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Austin was $81 for a one-way ticket and $283 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Austin?

    Raleigh and Austin are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Austin Bergstrom.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Austin?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Austin are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $364 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $377 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Austin?

    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 Raleigh to Austin.

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

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

    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 Austin with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and AUS 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 Raleigh to Austin?

    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 Austin from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $331 or less round-trip.
  • Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) offers parking facilities to travelers. The travelers should book the parking places online within 24h. Guests can also park without booking online. Parking enables travelers with personal cars to safely leave their vehicles at the departure airport with the surety of it being safe.
  • RDU Airport has shops that allow you do some shopping before your departure. It also has local flavors that you can feed on before departing. The airport also has a place where you can grab something to eat and a place where you can pamper yourself before leaving.
  • RDU Airport offers services to the disabled. It has elevators and restrooms that are easily accessible to the disabled. When making your booking, you need to specify your needs. The airport provides a wheelchair that you can use for movement. The wheelchairs provided enable you to access the place easily since they are all wheelchair accessible.
  • Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) offers transport facilities to travelers on arrival. They have an airport shuttle that is safe and comfortable to enable you to reach your destination smoothly. It also has a private airport car that is used for ground transportation. This also ensures that you travel safely after arriving at the airport. It takes you to the place you want to go at a very affordable price.
  • AUS Airport also has shopping and restaurant amenities where you can get food. The restaurants ensure that you sit comfortably at the table as you have your meal. They also offer reading materials and some cold beverages. You can also do some shopping if you need something to travel with.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Austin?

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

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Tuesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Wednesday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Thursday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Friday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Saturday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

Sunday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Austin

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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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!

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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!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

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

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

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

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.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

The gate experience at LAX was abysmal (same for the arrival experience two days prior). Despite the LAX -> SAT schedule of two flights daily, our departure gate was at a smaller hub that we had to be bussed to from Terminal 4. Fortunately, I arrived at LAX extra early and had time to spare, but if I had not known, I might have missed my flight. I looked at the LAX airport map in the AA app and there was no indication of the additional boarding process. Lastly the gate area we were bussed to was crowded with limited food and beverage options. On flight, the fight attendant was hospitable and attentive, the flight was smooth, and AA's free (and working) wifi for AA members were all on the positive side.

The flight back to Dallas was delayed, which has happened to me several times with American Airlines. There was no announcement, no update sent out, no compensation offered for the inconvenience.

As always, most AA flights that we fly are almost ALWAYS delayed and that too multiple times. Very frustrating

Boarding was smooth and seamless and the flight was without incident.

Food is what you expect on a plane. Nothing gluten free. But that is expected. Drinks, apple juice, was fine. Seat, what I expected. Fine.

The flight took off an hour late which made the connection concerning

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

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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