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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 332
Typical prices: C$ 176-C$ 439
Frontier
Tue 18/8Tue 18/8
DTW - PHX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 170
Typical prices: C$ 88-C$ 311
Frontier
Tue 11/8
DTW - PHX • Direct
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice; AA Basic Economy cuts perks.
Delta Comfort Plus adds legroom and free Wi-Fi; Frontier Premium adds priority.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Phoenix (DTW-PHX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Phoenix that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Phoenix

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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7:55 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.
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PHX
4h 09mdirect
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12:29 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
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4h 01mdirect
C$ 332Frontier
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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7:55 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:29 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
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4h 01mdirect
C$ 334Frontier
Fri, 17 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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4h 01mdirect
C$ 338Frontier
Sat, 25 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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4h 01mdirect
C$ 341Frontier
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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C$ 352Frontier
Sat, 25 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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C$ 355Frontier
Mon, 20 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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C$ 363Frontier
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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8:51 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.
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15h 44m
1 stop
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6:00 a.m. - 12:58 p.m.
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3h 58mdirect
C$ 365Frontier
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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6:50 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.
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11h 53m
1 stop
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12:29 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
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4h 01mdirect
C$ 376Frontier
Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
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7:44 p.m. - 8:53 p.m.
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4h 09mdirect
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12:20 a.m. - 7:21 a.m.
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C$ 378Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Phoenix flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport departing in August.

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 521 and C$ 498 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 325, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Phoenix

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on PHX

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

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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 seasonJune
Cheapest flightC$ 170
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Detroit to Phoenix

When to book flights from Detroit to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Phoenix flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was C$ 170 for a one-way ticket and C$ 332 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Phoenix flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Phoenix?

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

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

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Phoenix on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of C$ 459 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 424 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Phoenix.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Phoenix?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Phoenix with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

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

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Phoenix from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 303 or less one-way and C$ 495 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Phoenix?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Frontier

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Phoenix. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Phoenix? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

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 vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

The checkpoint hornets are always looking fhrough Americans' luggage keeping what they deem impassible! Grrrrr!

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

American Airlines is a great dependable airline, on time arrival and departure with polite crew and staff.

Delayed flight due to maintenance and I have had multiple delayed flights due to maintenance in the last month plus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

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 switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

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.

Flight was delayed one hour. Notification to the crowd waiting near the gate was terrible…announcements were unclear and very hard to hear and therefore understand. Frontier does NOT send texts to notify, only email. The reader board over the gate itself was NEVER updated to indicate the gate had been changed. It’s like a bunch of children are running things.

We’ve all seen the YouTube vids of out of control passengers. But this was an instance of a highly aggressive, bully flight attendant. Yelling in the face of a vet with PTSD who was texting their family. And no , we had not yet been instructed to put our phones in airplane mode. My suggestion is that you should pay whatever difference there is in order to avoid Frontier airlines. Additionally, after 3hrs trying to get customer service frontier offered a $25 voucher. I declined. This experience was so traumatic. To be verbally assaulted and abused by a flight attendant that has the power to say “boo” and I miss my flight ( which was to a family member’s funeral ). Frontier is unsafe and I cannot impress enough how much I discourage anyone ( esp those with any kind of disability like PTSD ) flying on Frontier.

We had to wait in line over an hour just to check our bags. It's a good thing we were so early to the airport. Only one clerk was working and the line was around the corner and down the hall. No good. I felt bad for her. Not sure how she kept her sanity with all the upset people. Then we get to our gate and there is no seating. Everyone was standing. Then I realize it is not a gate at all, we still have to be shuttled to our airplane. Ugh. Then we were late taking off and missed a window of opportunity before the airport runways were shut down for some reason. (not frontier's fault the runway shut down.) The seats on the airline are crammed and there is no cushion. Never had a tighter seating arrangement while flying. My 6' 4" husband was absolutely miserable the whole time with knees digging in to the seat in front of him. You think you are getting a good deal on a ticket, and then wham! I had to pay 75 dollars for our checked bags and 75 dollars for a carry on. No other airline does that!!! And also, there is a 40 pound weight limit on checked bags... Would have been cheaper flying with another airline, and I would have at least gotten a snack and drink. Was thankful for the tiny cup of water at least.

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