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Cheapest round-trip
$242
Typical prices: $483-$273
Frontier
Sat 7/25Sat 8/1
RDU - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $532-$354
American Airlines
Tue 7/14Wed 7/22
RDU - PHX • Non-stop
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; use the AA app for entertainment.
Southwest includes free snacks and drinks and offers flexible points and cash bookings.
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Phoenix (RDU-PHX)

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

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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3:22 pm - 10:31 pm
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10h 09m
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9:50 pm - 8:11 am
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7h 21m
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$242Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 6
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10:11 am - 12:34 pm
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29h 23m
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6:40 am - 11:31 am
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25h 51m
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$247Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 18
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11:56 am - 7:44 pm
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10h 48m
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9:50 pm - 8:11 am
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7h 21m
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$248Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
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11:56 am - 7:44 pm
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10h 48m
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4:48 pm - 11:31 am
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15h 43m
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$250Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:14 am - 12:42 pm
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29h 28m
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3:40 pm - 11:53 am
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17h 13m
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$252Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 4
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1:21 pm - 10:59 pm
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12h 38m
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12:12 am - 5:04 pm
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13h 52m
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$253Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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1:36 pm - 10:59 pm
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12h 23m
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6:53 pm - 11:31 am
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13h 38m
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$255Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Jul 26
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5:29 pm - 10:30 am
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20h 01m
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12:32 pm - 2:37 pm
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23h 05m
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$257Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
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3:22 pm - 10:31 pm
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10h 09m
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6:53 pm - 11:31 am
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13h 38m
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$258Frontier
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
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15h 08m
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9:04 am - 1:36 pm
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25h 32m
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$260Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Phoenix flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Phoenix 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in July.

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is July, where tickets cost $362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $457 and $441 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 $397 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Laura Ratliff

Expert on PHX

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

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 seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$120
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
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Flight from Raleigh to Phoenix

When to book flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

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

  • Is RDU accessible to passengers with limited mobility?

    RDU makes a number of adaptations to make travel for differently-abled passengers as hassle-free as possible. Some of these accommodations include TTY, wheelchairs, handicap parking access, and mobility aids. RDU welcome service animals and uses the program TSA Cares, which assists differently-abled travelers patiently as they make their way through security.

  • Does RDU have a military lounge?

    Yes. The USO at RDU is the transit center for North Carolina's six major bases. As a result, the RDU USO welcomes thousands of active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families each month. Located on the ticketing level of Terminal 2, this USO is open from 7 am to 7 pm daily. Amenities include comfortable seating, TV, computers, a kids’ area, and more.

  • Does PHX have facilities for traveling mothers?

    If you are a traveling mom, you can use one of the many Nursing Stations at PHX. Every terminal has two Nursing Stations, one Landside and one Airside. Each of these rooms provides seating, and an electrical outlet appropriate for an electric breast pump, a countertop, a baby changing station, a sink, a soap dispenser, and paper towels.

  • How can I get from PHX into downtown Phoenix?

    To get from PHX into downtown Phoenix, you can take a Line 13 bus from PHX to the corner of 7th Street and Buckeye Road. This trip takes about 12 min. Another option is to take a SKYT tram from PHX Terminal 4 to 44th Street in Phoenix.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $120 for a one-way ticket and $242 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix.

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

    On your way to Phoenix, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Phoenix?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $429 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 $418 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Phoenix.

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

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

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and PHX 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 Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $191 or less one-way and $373 or less round-trip.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is a focus city for Delta Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Southwest Airlines.
  • At RDU, travelers can be assured of a contactless, cashless way of parking. First, passengers reserve their parking spot online at least a day in advance of their travel. Next, they use a QR code to enter the lot. When a passenger returns to RDU and is ready to leave the lot, they pay with a credit card using the machine available. The Park Economy Lots at RDU are further away from the terminal than the Premier Parking, but they are also less expensive.
  • RDU provides travelers and staff with a Meditation Room, located in Terminal 2 on the upper level of ticketing. This quiet place of relaxation, contemplation, reflection, or prayer is available 24/7. Passengers are encouraged to use this space, even if they just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the busy airport.
  • If you are waiting for a ride at PHX and traveling with children, you might want to stop at one of the children's play areas in PHX specifically designed to distract and amuse children as they wait. There is an indoor playground located at Airside in Terminals 2, 3, and 4, and Landside in Terminal 4. There is also nearby seating where parents can sit, relax, and watch the kids play.
  • PHX provides a Compassion Corner on Level 3 of Terminal 4. This facility includes an Interfaith Chapel and a dementia-friendly sensory room. There is also the Compassion Corner Office where any stressful issues with passengers can be dealt with discreetly and privately.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Phoenix?

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

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Raleigh-Durham

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 Raleigh to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Phoenix. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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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.

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

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..

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

My original flight got delayed day of so I had to rebook it from one layover to two layovers. The flight also left earlier which was a slight inconvenience but manageable. Then my first connection flight got delayed 3 separate times for a total of 2 hours delayed, causing me to miss my second connection flight back to Santa Barbara. Now, because of this missed flight, I am missing my college classes that I pay for.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

It was inexplicably canceled and we are stuck in LA, haven't gotten home and it has been an inconvenience having lost work (on unpaid leave for my husband).

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.

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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