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$67 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip
$131
Typical prices: $538-$307
Frontier
Mon 6/8Tue 6/16
BWI - AUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$214
Typical prices: $549-$207
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/10Mon 7/13
IAD - AUS • Non-stop
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Southwest offers two free checked bags on this route.
At AUS, use CapMetro Bus Route 20 for downtown access.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin (WAS-AUS)

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

Mon, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 16
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6:45 am - 1:04 pm
BWI
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7h 19m
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5:38 pm - 7:35 am
AUS
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BWI
12h 57m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 25
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6:28 am - 11:48 am
BWI
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AUS
6h 20m
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12:44 pm - 11:00 pm
AUS
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BWI
9h 16m
1 stop
$132Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
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6:45 am - 1:04 pm
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AUS
7h 19m
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12:44 pm - 11:00 pm
AUS
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BWI
9h 16m
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$134Frontier
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 10
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8:31 am - 4:43 pm
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AUS
9h 12m
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1:40 pm - 11:00 pm
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BWI
8h 20m
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$135Frontier
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6
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6:45 am - 1:04 pm
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AUS
7h 19m
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12:44 pm - 10:57 pm
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BWI
9h 13m
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$151Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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11h 07m
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3:27 pm - 11:00 pm
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6h 33m
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$155Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 13
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9:23 pm - 4:52 pm
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AUS
20h 29m
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12:44 pm - 11:00 pm
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9h 16m
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$158Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 15
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4:27 pm - 6:42 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 10:22 am
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19h 42m
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$216Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
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4:36 pm - 7:09 pm
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3h 33mnonstop
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3:57 pm - 8:12 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
$220Allegiant Air
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 20
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4:30 pm - 6:46 pm
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3h 16mnonstop
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3:52 pm - 8:13 pm
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3h 21mnonstop
$221Allegiant Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Austin flights

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

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Austin flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin costs $192 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Austin (AUS). However, over the past month, flights between Baltimore (BWI) and Austin (AUS) were, on average, 31% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Austin routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Austin (AUS).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Austin on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin is January, where tickets cost $44 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $992 and $143 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. 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 $472, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Austin 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin

  • Which is the best airport to fly out of in Washington?

    This is highly dependent on what you’re looking for. In terms of facilities and amenities, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) would be the best among the three. However, it is the busiest among the three and therefore experiences longer queues and waiting times. If you’re purely looking to avoid long lines and deal with less traffic, Thurgood Marshall Airport would be the best one to fly out of.

  • Is public transport available from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Downtown Austin?

    You can easily go from the airport to Downtown Austin using public transport. The most convenient option would be taking the Line 20 Springdale bus, towards Manor Rd and Riverside. To board your bus, head to the Neon Guitar Bus Stop located outside the ground level. If you don’t fancy public transport and would rather go for something more convenient, a taxi is probably the best option. If you’re on the main terminal, you can find them on the ground floor of the rental car garage.

  • Does Austin Bergstrom Airport offer any accessibility services?

    Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers a wide range of accessibility services to all passengers traveling with a disability or limited mobility. To access these services upon landing at the airport, ensure that you inform your airline in advance. They will then contact the concerned airport authorities, who will make the necessary arrangements to ensure that you have a wheelchair waiting for you immediately after you land.

  • Which airlines offer the best onboard services?

    Every airline plying this route offers a unique package for onboard services. For instance, both Spirit and United Airlines provide passengers with Wi-Fi and snacks, but Spirit charges for the snacks while United will only charge for the unlimited internet. On the other hand, American Airlines have power outlets, on-demand and live TV, free snacks, and wireless internet. It is also worth noting that the same airline might have different services on different flights, so be sure to confirm that when booking.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin was $67 for a one-way ticket and $131 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

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

    On your way to Austin, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Austin Bergstrom.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Austin flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Austin flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $495 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 $337 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $220 or less one-way and $452 or less round-trip.
  • Three major airports serve Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). If you’re looking for faster check-in times and shorter lines, consider booking from BWI or DCA, as Washington Dulles is always busy and experiences a higher rate of passenger traffic.
  • If you’re flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), ensure that you arrive there an hour or two early. This will enable you to go through the security lines with ease and without worrying that you’ll miss your flight.
  • Please visit the information desk located at the baggage claim area in the Barbra Jordan Terminal if you need any assistance while at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Airport volunteers will be more than happy to help you out.
  • You should consider booking connecting flights instead of a direct one to save some money. When flying from Washington to Austin, some of the layover options include Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Detroit.
  • If you are leaving your car at the airport, consider booking a flight that flies out of Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). It has the cheapest rates compared to the other major airports in the region.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Austin Bergstrom.
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Washington, D.C. to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air,Southwest,United Airlines

Allegiant Air,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4296 reviews
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8.0Comfort
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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?

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2026
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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.

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

WiFi didn’t exist , seats were super cramped, lights stayed on near my seat for a long time while others were dimmed, the food/trash/drink cart hit my shoulder at least a couple of times while moving, food options were down to just one option by the time it got to my row, the utensils were garbage (knife bent at a couple of places by the time I was done eating) the spoon was very flimsy plastic

Vegetarian selection could be better. Bread was too hard to chew.

Crew was friendly and competent. Food, wine, and entertainment were excellent except the raw tuna on the flight to Split. Recommend against serving that - at least as the only option. Many medical conditions do not allow people to eat raw fish.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Wifi took a while to kick in and we had a maintenance issue that took over 40 mins at the gate in Washington before pulling back

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

THe flight was an hour late. You got us on the plan and we sat on the ground for 45 minutes with no information from the pilot whatsoever. Worst flight this year.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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