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$129 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $397-$274
American Airlines
Tue 6/30Tue 7/21
RDU - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Alaska Airlines
Wed 7/8Mon 7/13
RDU - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $234 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to San Diego (RDU-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Diego 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 Raleigh to San Diego

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 21
American Airlines Logo
7:26 pm - 11:59 pm
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7h 33m
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10:28 pm - 8:04 am
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6h 36m
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$217American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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5h 19mnonstop
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4h 55mnonstop
$221Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Thu, Jul 30
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
$226Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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5h 19mnonstop
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9:39 am - 5:59 pm
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5h 20mnonstop
$227Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 24
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
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9:41 am - 6:01 pm
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RDU
5h 20mnonstop
$228Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:50 pm - 8:09 pm
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5h 19mnonstop
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4h 55mnonstop
$231Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
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5h 19mnonstop
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12:09 pm - 8:23 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
$232Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
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12:54 pm - 9:08 pm
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5h 14mnonstop
$233Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 25
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9:48 am - 12:37 pm
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5h 49mnonstop
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10:07 am - 6:10 pm
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5h 03mnonstop
$236Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 4
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7:08 pm - 9:26 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
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9:41 am - 6:01 pm
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5h 20mnonstop
$237Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to San Diego flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Diego, 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 Raleigh to San Diego is August, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $446 and $388 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to San Diego?

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 $337 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to San Diego, 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 Raleigh to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to San Diego

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to San Diego

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to San Diego

  • Does RDU have a military lounge?

    Serving as the Transit Center for the six major bases in North Carolina, the USO at RDU services thousands of US military active-duty personnel, their families, and military retirees each month. The USO is located in Terminal 2, open from 7 am to 7 pm daily. Some amenities of this USO include comfortable seating, TV, computers, a place for kids to play, beverages and snacks, and more.

  • Does RDU have animal relief stations inside the terminals?

    No. Currently, RDU does not have any pet relief areas inside the terminals. However, they do have two areas where your pet can go to the bathroom outside the terminals. Each pet relief station is located outside Baggage Claim in both Terminals 1 and 2. So, if you are traveling with a service animal or pet, make sure they go to the bathroom before you enter the airport and go through security.

  • Does SAN have any nursing rooms?

    Yes. These rooms are located in Terminal 1 in the West Rotunda, Terminal 1 in the East Rotunda, and Terminal 2 at Gate 34. These clean, quiet rooms have comfortable seating, soft lighting, artwork, a children's seat, a hand washing station, and electrical outlets.

  • How can I fly from RDU to SAN?

    United Airlines has a direct flight from RDU to SAN. Several airlines operate flights between RDU and SAN that entail one layover, including Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Some layover cities include Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), Charlotte (CLT), Dallas (DFW), Seattle (SEA), and New York City (JFK). Frontier, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that operate flights between RDU and SAN with two layovers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to San Diego was $129 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to San Diego?

    Raleigh airport is called Raleigh-Durham and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to San Diego?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to San Diego?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and San Diego, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Raleigh to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to San Diego, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to San Diego are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $272 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to San Diego?

    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 Raleigh to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 San Diego from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $280 or less round-trip.
  • Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is a focus city for Frontier Airlines and Delta Airlines. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a focus city for Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
  • SAN has a Traveler's Aid service near the Baggage Claim in Terminals 1 and 2. Open 8 am to 11 pm daily, this non-profit’s goal is to assist distressed or stranded travelers. Travelers Aid helps with situations such as stolen or lost money, emergency housing, transportation assistance, and more.
  • RDU has several accommodations to make travel more hassle-free for differently-abled travelers, including handicap parking access, mobility aids, and TTY phones. RDU welcomes service animals and uses the program TSA cares, which helps ensure that differently-abled travelers have the time and assistance they need getting through the security checkpoint.
  • To park your car at RDU before your flight to SAN, you can park at Premier Parking, which is closest to the terminals. The most affordable option is to park at one of the Economy Lots which are further away. To park at RDU, you need to book your spot online at least a day before your travel. You will get a QR code that you then use to enter whichever lot you have chosen.
  • RDU has a Meditation Room Landside in Terminal 2 that is open 24h every day. This room is a quiet space where passengers can pray, reflect, relax, or just retreat from the commotion of the airport. RDU also has a chapel located in Terminal 1 near the Baggage Claim, open 24/7.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to San Diego?

 
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Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

San Diego to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

Alaska Airlines,Breeze Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to San Diego

 
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 288 reviews
6.7Entertainment
6.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
8.3Boarding
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

10.0 ExcellentSilvano, May 2026
SFO - CVG
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Flight attendants were wonderful. Seats were comfortable “Nicest” bundle). No screens or meal, but it is a budget airline.

it is an economy airline so lack of perks expected .. however an efficient board, clean plane, pleasant crew and an early arrival for half the price of full service airline

Very quick and easy process from check in to deboarding and baggage claim. Crew was professional and friendly. Flight was smooth and on time. Very convenient for short flights.

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

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.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

The seat when "flat" was not flat and pad was too thin to cover it.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

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

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

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