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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 Albuquerque 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque.
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10:10 am - 3:26 pmIAD-ABQ
7h 16m1 stop
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4:31 pm - 12:31 amABQ-IAD
6h 00m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Jun 24 - Thu, Jun 26
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6:00 am - 10:08 amDCA-ABQ
6h 08m1 stop
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11:13 am - 9:45 pmABQ-DCA
8h 32m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Jun 24 - Fri, Jun 27
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6:51 am - 12:47 pmBWI-ABQ
7h 56m1 stop
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12:04 pm - 6:10 amABQ-BWI
16h 06m1 stop
$251Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Thu, May 8
American Airlines Logo
5:13 pm - 11:46 pmIAD-ABQ
8h 33m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 10:57 pmABQ-IAD
5h 46m1 stop
$259American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
American Airlines Logo
5:59 am - 12:17 pmDCA-ABQ
8h 18m1 stop
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1:08 pm - 11:35 pmABQ-DCA
8h 27m1 stop
$259American Airlines
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Sun, Apr 27 - Fri, May 2
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:05 amIAD-ABQ
4h 05mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 8:45 pmABQ-IAD
3h 45mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 1
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 amDCA-ABQ
7h 35m1 stop
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5:45 am - 1:10 pmABQ-DCA
5h 25m1 stop
$279Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
2:46 pm - 9:52 pmDCA-ABQ
9h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 11:59 pmABQ-DCA
7h 48m1 stop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:51 am - 12:47 pmBWI-ABQ
7h 56m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 11:46 pmABQ-BWI
33h 42m2 stops
$297Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 1 - Thu, May 8
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 9:40 amIAD-ABQ
6h 25m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 11:15 pmABQ-IAD
5h 40m1 stop
$319Southwest
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Sun, May 4 - Sat, May 17

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque? 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 Albuquerque flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque cost $269 and was between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Albuquerque (ABQ). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $269.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Albuquerque on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

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 Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque is February, where tickets cost $431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $591 and $587 respectively.

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

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 $584 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

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 Albuquerque, 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 Albuquerque, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$124
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

  • Which are the common layovers for connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    JetBlue Airlines has several flights from DCA to ABQ, through John F. Kennedy International (JFK). United Airlines has flights with a 1hr 21 mins Layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and another with a 47-minute layover at Houston George Bush intercontinental airport (IAH). United Airlines one-stop flights lay over at Dallas Fort Worth for 1hr 16min.

  • Which transportation options are available from ABQ to the city center?

    ABQ is approximately four miles away from downtown Albuquerque. Buses routes 50, 222, and 250 are in the west of the baggage claim area. Taxis can be found outside the baggage claim area. Rental cars run by ABQ provide convenient transportation for exploring different attractions around Albuquerque. The center is off-site, with free shuttles running between the Terminal and the facility every 5 minutes. ABQ trains have two routes. Line 222 connects the airport to the New Mexico Railroad station and line 250 connects to the Alvarado transportation center.

  • What is the pet policy for flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    Pets traveling with Alaska Airlines can do so in the passenger cabin, with checked luggage, or shipped with cargo. The pets should remain in the kernel for the entire flight. The airline requires a pet's health certificate acquired less than 30 days before travel. Animals permitted to travel include fish, rabbits, cats, dogs, and birds. Kernels and animals' combined weight should not exceed 149 lb, and the kernel should have a maximum dimension of 17 x 11 x 7.5 inches.

  • Which are family-friendly airlines from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque?

    United Airlines seat map makes finding adjacent seats for families traveling together easier. Families with children less than two years are allowed early boarding. You can use folding wagons, strollers, and car seats to the gate and then check them free of charge. A Ranger Rick travel kit with a toy, an activity book, and crayons keeps children engaged. Some aircraft have lavatories with changing tables to ensure the caregiver has an easier time during the flight.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque was $124 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Albuquerque.

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque flight route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $540 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 $498 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Albuquerque.

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

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

    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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?

    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 Albuquerque from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $466 or less round-trip.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is one of the airports you can use for flights from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque. It has two terminals. Terminal 1’s Gates 1 to 9 houses Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are on the southern end of the National Hall between gates B10 and B22. American Airlines operates flights from gates D35 to D59.
  • Passengers traveling with Delta Air Lines from Washington D.C. to Albuquerque receive a free Starbucks coffee, regardless of their fare. Consider upgrading to Premium Economy for increased leg space and improved dining options. Business-class customers receive skin care products and noise-canceling headphones.
  • Passengers flying United Airlines basic economy get an allowance of one free carry-on item and one personal effect. It should not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, with a maximum weight of 70 lb. Two extra checked bags are allowed.
  • Unaccompanied minors on American Airlines aged between five and 14 travel using unaccompanied minor service. It is charged and covers siblings on the same flight. The service includes early boarding to provide enough settling and a kids' activity kit with snacks and activities for children between five and 10 years. An escort takes the minor to the gate for flight connection and to the authorized adult picking up the minor.
  • Secondary to imminent climate change, American Airlines has taken the initiative to transition to a low-carbon airline. It is the most sustainable airline for the route, attaining sustainability by encouraging passengers to pack light and eliminating single-use plastics on their crafts.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque? 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4275 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
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Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

6.0 GoodCarolynn, Mar 2025KOA - SMF
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Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

The WiFi didn't seem as fast as it normally is

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

The flight was heavily booked so boarding was a lengthy process. The FA’s were rather abrupt during this process but became more gracious as the flight went on. Breakfast (puffed pastry and chewy sausage) was pretty horrible but there was fruit and yogurt which they didn’t mess up. Overall it was fine.

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

I book a filght for me and my daughter from Miami home to Las Vegas and getting her checked in was awful the lady at the baggage check in was horrible!!! She was the rudest person I have ever encountered in my entire life!!!! My daughter dose not speak Spanish and so I was trying to translate for her but the woman would not let me so my daughter was 100 💯 confused because she could not understand what was going on or being said at all horrible absolutely horrible and rude extremely stressful worst experience ever!!!!!!! And then we were actually told by other air port staff not to complain because if we did sprint would make sure we miss our flight ✈️ that they do it all the time 😧

Terrible! They kept postponing and finally canceled our flight. They canceled so late. We had no other options but to drive to a different city and try to find a new flight to get onto our cruise. We still aren’t there yet and might not make it.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

My only complaint is that the standing recline. I wasn’t aware of that when I booked the ticket.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

No leg room AT all extremely uncomfortable flight water even cost 5 dollars

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Not good. No updates regarding the flight status until after the fact on the delays and then a cancellation.

Flight crew was great. Spirit leaves a lot to be desired in terms of comfort.

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