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Flights to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Phoenix, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Des Moines as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $60 one-way and $78 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Des Moines was from Denver and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $58.

How much is a flight to Des Moines?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Des Moines from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Des Moines costs $241. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $21 and departed from Denver. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Denver to Des Moines which costs $133 on average, and New York to Des Moines, which costs $376 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as $352. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $446 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Des Moines, 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 to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $388 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $613 and $612 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $260.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

The average price for all flights to Des Moines depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the morning, when flights cost $359 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $444.

What is a good deal for flights to Des Moines?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Des Moines, 25% of our users found tickets to Des Moines for the following prices or less: From San Diego $59 one-way - $196 round-trip, from Los Angeles $63 one-way - $115 round-trip, from Santa Ana $63 one-way - $160 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

If you’re traveling from United States, you might fly to Des Moines with American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines as they are the most frequent flyers. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Des Moines.

Which airline offers the most flights to Des Moines?

Of the 6 airlines that fly to Des Moines, American Airlines offers the most flights, with around 148 per week, followed by Delta with 117 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 2h 55m, Los Angeles, which takes 3h 19m, Miami, which takes 3h 29m, and New York, which takes 4h 49m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 70 direct flights from within United States to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 9:00 am the most common departure time and 45% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

Each week there are around 485 direct flights from within United States to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Des Moines each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Des Moines. Instead, there are 465 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Chicago.

How many cities have direct flights to Des Moines?

From the United States, there are direct flights to Des Moines from 22 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Chicago, with 81 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Des Moines based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • What domestic destinations can I connect to from Des Moines International Airport?

    There are ten popular domestic destinations from DSM that you can connect to from the airport. DSM to Denver is the busiest route served by Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines. Delta Airlines offers flights to Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Detroit, while Southwest Airlines serves routes from DSM to Las Vegas and St. Louis. American Airlines offers flights to Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, and Charlotte.

  • Does Des Moines International Airport offer accessibility services?

    DSM is fully accessible to passengers with special needs. The airport has ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms, and TDD phones in the main terminal area and the concourses. If you have reduced mobility, you can request a wheelchair with your airline. The airlines and airport offer special assistance services to passengers needing assistance around the airport. DSM also provides accessible transport services to and from the airport by prior arrangements.

  • Are there on-site car rental agencies at Des Moines International Airport?

    DSM's on-site car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National, Hertz, and American Rent-A-Car, with counters in the baggage claim area. The pick-up and drop-off location is adjacent to the South Garage car park. The minimum age for renting a car at DSM is 21 years. You must present a driver's license valid for the whole rental period. The airport does not allow digital licenses.

  • Is there a hotel in Des Moines International Airport?

    Although DSM doesn't have a hotel within the airport, there are three hotels across the street from the airport that you can visit upon landing. All these hotels are about a 2-minute drive. The hotels have free 24-hour shuttle services for transit from the airport's parking lot.

  • How to get from Des Moines International Airport to Des Moines city center?

    There are various ways to get from Des Moines International Airport to the city center after your flight to Des Moines: buses run daily from one place to the other, connecting the airport to the city for the convenience of all travelers, and a number of hotels in the area offer free shuttle services. Moreover, car rental desks and taxi ranks are conveniently located at the Arrivals Terminal for those who prefer to travel independently.

  • What kind of services does Des Moines International Airport offer?

    In order to stay at the top of its game and satisfy all travelers, Des Moines International Airport offers a range of services such as free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, mobile charging stations, massage chairs, a notary service, and cots to sleep on in the event of flight cancellations due to strikes or bad weather.

  • What attractions is Des Moines International Airport close to?

    Des Moines International Airport is indeed very close to Des Moines city center, but that is not all: the airport is also ideally located to visit attractions such as the Blank Park Zoo (2.3 miles to the east), the Willow Creek Golf Course (4.1 miles to the west), and the breathtaking Walnut Woods State Park (7.2 miles to the west), on the beautiful Raccoon River.

  • Are there malls near Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, there are. If you are stuck on a long stopover and have exhausted all shopping options inside the airport, head out to one of the malls located not far from the Des Moines International Airport: the Southridge Mall and the Southgate Shopping Centre are the closest (3.2 and 4.1 miles to the east respectively), but there is also Shops at Roosevelt (6.3 miles to the north) and the Valley West Mall (8.8 miles to the northwest).

  • What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

    Based on KAYAK searches from the last 72 hours, if you fly from Phoenix, you should have a good chance of getting the best deal to Des Moines as it was the cheapest place to fly from. Prices were found for as low as $60 one-way and $78 for a round-trip flight. Also in the last 72 hours, the most popular connection to Des Moines was from Denver and the lowest price for a round-trip flight was $58.

  • How far is Des Moines from central Des Moines?

    You’ll need to travel 4 miles to reach the Des Moines city center from Des Moines.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    All flights to Des Moines land at Des Moines. The airport code is DSM,and it can also be referred to as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Des Moines?

    On average, a flight to Des Moines costs $241. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $21 and departed from Denver Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Des Moines?

    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 to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines flight deals.
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the main airport serving Des Moines. DSM also serves nearby cities without airports, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, and Johnston.
  • Upon arrival at DSM from long flights, go to the airside, on the second floor of the main terminal, and take advantage of the on-site massage chairs available in each concourse to relieve tension in your back.
  • Although smaller than other airports in the country, Des Moines International Airport still features a number of stores in which to do some last minute shopping while you are waiting for your flight. Head to the Capitol News & Gift shop in the lobby for souvenirs, newspapers, snacks, and University of Iowa apparel.
  • Eating at Des Moines International Airport is also not a problem as the Food Court, located on the first floors, offers a plethora of choices that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Moreover, there is also a number of restaurants if you prefer a proper, sit-down meal.
  • If you have emails to write or want to conduct some business while waiting for your flight, head to the Business Center. It is fully equipped with workstations, internet access, and fax and photocopy services.
  • Perhaps your flight to Des Moines has arrived late and you don’t want to travel into the city, or your connecting flight doesn’t leave until the morning and you don’t fancy the idea of sleeping in the airport. Whatever the reason, if you want to spend the night in a comfortable bed, book a room at one of the hotels located just minutes from the airport, many of which offer free shuttle services as well as day rooms.
  • Traveling with a pet? Des Moines International Airport features a Pet Relief Area where your furry friends can do their business and rest a moment before or after your flight. It is located outside the terminal, not far from the parking garage.
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Nonstop departures

United States to Des Moines

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to United States

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +24 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +25 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Des Moines. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Des Moines? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 10673 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

4.0 OkayReginald, May 2024MCI - LGA
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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in-flight WiFi. Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay that much for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a shitty attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Liked - nothing. Disliked - delayed 35+ min sitting on the plane. Caused me to miss my connection in Charlotte. American Airlines is the worst US Air Carrier company with atrocious customer service.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

Worst airline to travel with. They treat you like a prisoner in a jailhouse barking out orders and threats. Nickle and dime you to the same price or higher than a respectable airline like one of the big 3 . Might as well fly with standard airlines

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

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