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$98 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$198
Overall average: $288
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BWI - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $314-$480
Alaska Airlines
Sat 1/31Tue 2/3
DCA - LAX • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding.
DCA is easily accessible via the metro line.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles (WAS-LAX)

 
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles costs $157 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Los Angeles (LAX). Over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles (LAX) were, on average, 25% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Los Angeles routes. This is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is September, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $507 and $397 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air China

Air China's economy class offers above-average legroom and free alcohol.


Air China allows one free checked bag up to 23 kg.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six extra inches of legroom.


United provides free messaging on most flights.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's 20-minute baggage guarantee offers 2,500 bonus miles if bags are delayed.


Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks.


American offers 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi by watching a short ad.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three extra inches of legroom.


Delta provides free messaging on most flights for SkyMiles members.

Airports
DCA

DCA is easily accessible via the metro line, reaching the terminal in less than 30 minutes from downtown DC.

IAD

Dulles offers a Silver Line Metrorail connection to downtown DC, taking about 55 minutes and costing $2 to $6.

LAX

For quick access to downtown, use the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station or Van Nuys.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight

When planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, there are several strategies to consider for saving money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and September is the cheapest month.

Cheapest Route: Opt for flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) for the most affordable route.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 30 days in advance to get the best deal.

Budget Airline: Consider flying with Spirit Airlines or Frontier, as they generally offer the cheapest fares.

Layovers: Flights with one stop are typically cheaper than direct flights.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
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LAX
Jul 2024
Easy access via metro, and by car with parking available walking distance from the terminal. Lots of seating and dining options near the flight boarding gates.
BillFlew with Alaska Airlines
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LAX
Jun 2024
At Dulles, you can spend 30 minutes getting to your AFTER clearing TSA

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles

  • Does Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport have any pet relief areas?

    If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, make sure to take note of the different pet relief areas located throughout Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are currently three designated zones placed outside of Terminals A, B, and C. Each of these areas is open 24 hours a day and provides guests with complimentary waste bags.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Los Angeles International Airport?

    While there are no hotels located on the same property as Los Angeles International Airport, there are several choices less than a 5-minute drive away. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel is a casual choice that is only a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, while the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is directly across the freeway from the airport and offers a free shuttle service for guests.

  • Does Dulles International Airport have a prayer room?

    Dulles International Airport currently has one Interfaith Chapel that is located in Concourse A near Gate A32. It is free to access for all travelers, is open 24 hours a day, and contains sacred texts in a variety of languages.

  • Which terminal has the most dining options in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

    National Hall is known for being the terminal in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that contains the most dining options. In National Hall, you can find choices such as Chick-Fil-A, Legal Sea Foods, and Matsutake Sushi, as well as small stores and food stands that offer to-go options.

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    You can comfortably breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). This is because BWI boasts nursing stations Landside near the entrance to C gates, Airside at Gates B2, D2, A6, and C7, and by baggage carousel 9.

  • What are some of the special attractions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    At BWI, you can visit the Thurgood Marshall Tribute. At this attraction near the Observation Gallery, you can learn about the exciting life of Thurgood Marshall, the USA’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice. You can also check out the Benson-Hammond House, a Greek revival-style home listed on the USA’s National Register of Historic Places.

  • Which Washington airports feature a USO Lounge?

    If you’re an active USA military soldier or a family member of one, all Washington airports feature a USO Lounge where you can wait for your flight. The USO Lounge is on the Concourse Level of Terminal A at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), beside Baggage Claim 14 on the Lower Level of the International Pier at BWI, and across from Baggage Claims 11 and 12 on the Arrivals Level of the Main Terminal at IAD.

  • Can I rent a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Although there are no car rental agencies onsite, you can rent a car once you land at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is because Alamo, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Fox, Enterprise, National, Hertz, SIXT, and Thrifty offer shuttles to locations close to the airport. To find the shuttles, head to the designated pick-up spot on the lower arrivals level outside the baggage claim area.

  • Does Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) have a pet relief area?

    Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) does have a pet relief area. This designated area, furnished with synthetic carpeted stretch areas, drinking spots, and trash bags, is in Terminal B.

  • Does Los Angeles Airport have an on-site hotel?

    LAX does not have a hotel on its premises. However, just outside its premises, there’s a high-end hotel: the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport. Given its proximity to the terminals, it’s accessible by foot or free airport shuttle.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles was $98 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    On your way to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $411 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $310 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less one-way and $343 or less round-trip.
  • Hoping to book flights from Washington to Los Angeles? Make sure to consider which part of the city you will be staying in. Los Angeles International Airport is the region’s primary travel hub and is best for visitors who will be staying in the city center. Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller choice that is convenient for individuals staying in Northern Los Angeles.
  • If you would prefer to have a direct flight from Washington to Los Angeles, try to fly out of Dulles International Airport, as it is the largest airport in the region and offers a high concentration of flights. If you are okay with having a layover in order to fly into a smaller airport, have your final destination be Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  • Planning on traveling with kids? Make sure to bring them to the play area located in Concourse B of Dulles International Airport. This play area features a variety of interactive games and activities, making it a convenient area for children to blow off some steam before boarding a long flight across the country.
  • If you plan on flying with American, Delta, or United Airlines, be sure to check whether you are eligible for complimentary access to their private lounges located in the Departures terminal of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lounges offer a variety of amenities, including free snacks, comfortable chairs, and high-speed WiFi.
  • Interested in using public transportation to travel from Los Angeles International Airport to the city center? Consider taking one of the airport’s free shuttle buses in order to end up at the city’s main bus center or the Metro Green Line Aviation Station.
  • If you intend to fly from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles aboard a one-stop flight, note that your layover destination will depend on the airline you travel with. Your layover will be at Seattle (SEA) or San Francisco (SFO) if you travel with Alaska Airlines; Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW), or Orlando (MCO) if you travel with Spirit Airlines; and Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), or Atlanta (ATL) if you travel with Delta.
  • To get to Dulles International Airport (IAD) from Washington D.C., you can take a shared shuttle if you’re not in a rush and need an inexpensive ride or a DC Metro Bus 5A if you have little to no luggage and a decent time buffer. Alternatively, you can take a Silver Line Metro plus Express Bus if you’re on an extremely low budget and don’t mind transiting from rail to bus.
  • In case you want to drive to IAD and leave your car at the airport till you return, feel free to do so, given that IAD features multiple parking garages. The Economy Lot is the most suitable parking garage for long-term parking. This is because it offers shuttle services to the terminals and the most economical parking rates. The demand for spots in this garage is usually high. Thus, pre-booking is highly advised.

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Los Angeles to Washington, D.C.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles. 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 Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles? 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.
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8.1Boarding
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7.8Comfort
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The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

10.0 ExcellentAnnie, Nov 2025
SFO - LAX
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The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

Good, but because I fly internationally I found the food and service lousy compared to European standards. You should include a regular small mean (and not a lousy sandwich) and ear phones. People who travel from Europe are not aware of limited services.

Flight from LAX to STS das excellent. Flight from DCA to LAX was troubled by the previous flight returning to the one DCA gate putting our flight in jeopardy. However another gate was arranged and that flight was a bit late, but was handled exceptionally.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

The flight was fine, but the Kayak app is terrible. I could not input my flight. I couldn’t use it for anything and it would not even let me try to add a seat once you purchased the ticket you might as well. Delete the Kayak app as far as I’m concerned. I’m done with kayak. Com

Flight was delayed two hours; for an hour and a half flight?! And so we missed our connecting flight to Rome because of the long walk between the terminals. Hoping to hear back from Alaska about some compensation for our missed flight and night stay in Los Angeles.

Excellent, I traveled with my adult mom, she was happy for your service, especially, because you helped her with the reel chair. Only a little thing, in the airplane to Boise, the seat was very worn.

It was not clear the check in shd be at Hawaiian Terminal 1. I got dropped off at Alaska Terminal 2. I did the long walk from terminal 2 to 1. Fortunately I didn’t have a check in bag.

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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

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

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.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

American Airlines is a mediocre airlines: they do not maintain the highest standard of cleanliness in the cabins, and the food is not well thought out. Service is not at top of mind compared to other international airlines such as Singapore Airlines, JAL or others.

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

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