SMF - DTW

$90 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Detroit

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$237
Overall average: $469
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/22Tue 4/28
SMF - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$457
Delta
Thu 3/19Wed 3/25
SMF - DTW • Non-stop
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Sacramento Airport offers easy highway access.
For a quick exit from DTW, use the bus route downtown.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $271 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Detroit (SMF-DTW)

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

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:49 am
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DTW
20h 49m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 11:58 am
DTW
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SMF
7h 49m
1 stop
$237Alaska Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 9:42 pm
SMF
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DTW
25h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:54 am - 11:06 am
DTW
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SMF
26h 12m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:49 am
SMF
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DTW
18h 49m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 7:30 am
DTW
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SMF
27h 21m
2 stops
$275Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 5:49 am
SMF
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DTW
16h 49m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:08 pm
DTW
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SMF
7h 58m
1 stop
$290Alaska Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 9:42 pm
SMF
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DTW
25h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:54 am - 11:06 am
DTW
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SMF
26h 12m
1 stop
$291Frontier
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 9:42 pm
SMF
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DTW
25h 51m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:54 am - 11:06 am
DTW
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SMF
26h 12m
1 stop
$292Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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6:00 am - 4:26 pm
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DTW
7h 26m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:13 am
DTW
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SMF
8h 13m
1 stop
$293Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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12:04 pm - 10:58 am
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DTW
19h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 11:58 am
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SMF
7h 49m
1 stop
$298Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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11:51 am - 9:49 am
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DTW
18h 58m
2 stops
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6:14 pm - 11:07 am
DTW
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SMF
19h 53m
1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 5:12 am
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DTW
14h 21m
1 stop
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9:59 pm - 11:07 am
DTW
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SMF
16h 08m
2 stops
$307Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Detroit flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Detroit on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Detroit. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is September, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $694 and $560 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Detroit

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Detroit 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 Sacramento to Detroit flights

  • Are there onsite hotels at DTW airport?

    Passengers arriving late and looking for accommodation near the airport for easy access can consider staying at Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport, which is 0.2 miles away from the airport. The hotel offers free airport shuttle transfer services and a comfortable bed and breakfast.

  • What amenities does DTW airport offer nursing mothers?

    Nursing mothers flying through this airport have a private, secure lactation room that they can use to pump and breastfeed their babies. The rooms are equipped with sinks, diapers, changing counters, rocking chairs and electrical outlets.

  • Where can I spend the night at SMF airport?

    Since the airport works for 24 hours, passengers looking forward to spending the night here due to early flights or connecting flights have a chance to spend the night at a safe place. You can use the free rest zone area. However, you will need to carry an extra warm traveling blanket for more comfort.

  • What accessibility amenities does SMF airport offer passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers with limited mobility flying through SMF have a chance to enjoy the airport since the airport provides accessible amenities such as wheelchairs on request. The passengers also have access to parking lots, accessible wheelchair airport shuttle, and restrooms that are specifically designed in their favor. The staff here are also well trained and always willing to help you, especially when boarding and alighting the plane on request.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $271 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Detroit?

    A passport is not required to fly from Sacramento to Detroit.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Detroit?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Detroit?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Detroit, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $533 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 $503 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Detroit?

    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 Sacramento to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and DTW 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 Sacramento to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $309 or less round-trip.
  • The airport provides several parking options for passengers flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) who do not know where they can leave their cars. If you are traveling for a long time, you can use the closed parking lot on terminal 1. While other drivers who want to park for just a few hours can use the parking lot at the new garage next to the gate.
  • Taxis services are the quickest means of transportation to SMF airport if you are in the city center, running behind schedule, and do not want to miss a flight. The taxi will take approximately 20 minutes to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can also take a train if you are downtown and you will be at the airport within 15 minutes. The taxis and cars are faster than the metro buses however, the metro buses are cheaper and come in handy if you are on a budget.
  • While you wait to board your flight from SMF to Detroit, you can take advantage of the airport amenities, such as the restaurant and cafes where you can grab something to eat.
  • If you fly through Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) with your furry friend, you can access pet relief areas. The relief areas are located at Evans and McNamara terminals.
  • When you arrive at DTW and are still waiting for your taxi or shuttle to pick you up, you can take advantage of the time and explore the airport lounges that are available, like the Delta Sky Club or Escape Lounge US, among others, where you can get to enjoy hot food and drinks.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sacramento Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Sacramento Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Detroit. 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 Sacramento to Detroit? 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 4274 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Jan 2026
LGB - PHX
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The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Very convenient considering that is a non-stop flight, but the Aeromexico still has old model planes, so the entertainment was very poor and the space for carry-on luggage was very limited.

This long-haul international flight was the most comfortable among any of the same kind of flight operated by an American-headquartered airline - second to none!

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Experience was good. We were delayed in leaving by 15 mins because the flight was waiting on a family that was late in getting to the gate. Food and drink options were as expected. I highly recommend checking in ahead of time using the airline’s app so that it’s quicker to get your luggage tags as soon as you arrive at the terminal. No more waiting in long lines!

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

Liked early boarding for disabled customers. Seat comfort could have been better, would have appreciated an empty seat between my wife and I since I suffer from arthritis, neuropathy, and spinal stenosis. Also aisle seat armrest was immobile and this made it difficult to get into and out of my seat during the flight

Flight cancelled and no alternative offered for over a week. Ruined our Christmas vacation plans

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

They cancelled my flight same day with no explanation why. They offered to rebook me but it would not be until 2 days later. I will never use them again.

It’s Spirit need I say more? Thank this little airline because without it the other airlines would raise their prices so much I wouldn’t be able to fly anywhere. It’s affordable and gets you where you need to go! I’m not flying to get a free bag of chips, y’know?

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Both legs of the flight were changed. The day of the flight and length of the trip.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

They switched my flight to Spirit, Never using Kayak again,

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