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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl departing on 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$715
Typical prices: $1,330-$963
Copa Airlines
Fri 6/26Sun 7/12
GIG - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$720
GOL
Thu 11/19Mon 11/23
GIG - JFK • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with GOL. Average duration is 10h 00m
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Cheap Flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl (GIG-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl

Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jul 12
Copa Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 1:36 am
GIG
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JFK
21h 26m
1 stop
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3:32 pm - 12:25 am
JFK
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GIG
31h 53m
1 stop
$715Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31
Avianca Logo
1:35 am - 2:05 am
GIG
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JFK
25h 30m
2 stops
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7:30 am - 12:40 am
JFK
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GIG
16h 10m
1 stop
$716Avianca
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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7:20 am - 6:05 am
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23h 45m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 12:40 am
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GIG
16h 10m
1 stop
$717Avianca
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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4:50 pm - 6:05 am
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JFK
14h 15m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 6:25 am
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GIG
21h 55m
1 stop
$718Avianca
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:10 am - 3:59 am
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JFK
23h 49m
1 stop
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4:10 am - 4:05 am
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GIG
22h 55m
1 stop
$719Copa Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:00 pm - 7:10 am
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10h 10mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 10:15 am
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9h 30mnonstop
$720GOL
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:35 am - 11:45 pm
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JFK
23h 10m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 6:15 am
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GIG
22h 20m
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$721Avianca
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:30 am - 1:20 am
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18h 50m
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1:50 am - 12:40 am
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20h 50m
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$722Avianca
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26
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1:35 am - 2:05 am
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25h 30m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 6:15 am
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22h 20m
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$723Avianca
Mon, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 8
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1:35 am - 2:05 am
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25h 30m
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6:55 am - 12:30 am
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40h 35m
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$724Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York John F Kennedy Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,208 and $1,096 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 $1,027, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl

 
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$460
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • How many flights are there between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport and lands in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 00m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $460 for a one-way ticket and $715 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport airport is called Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl and the only airport in New York John F Kennedy Airport is New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, LATAM Airlines, and GOL offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York, Delta or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rio de Janeiro to New York are Delta and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $764 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $815 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport and JFK 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 Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $574 or less one-way and $866 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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Direct departures

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wednesday

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Friday

GOL

GOL

Sunday

GOL

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Monday

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GOL

Thursday

GOL

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rio de Janeiro to New York. 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 Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl to John F Kennedy Intl? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 8399 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

10.0 ExcellentNicole, Jun 2026
SJU - JFK
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The seats were really comfortable. Flight crew were friendly with passengers. Overall was a great flight.

Great crew, flight on time, luggage pick up a breeze

Was on time, normal boarding. The worst flight attendents and service I ever seen,, can't believe Delta can have such service. Bathroom was dirty and no toilet paper, paper towels and used toilet paper all over the floor, when I tried to tell flight attendant she didn't even let me to finish and turn around. Very rude. Wi fi didn't work.

Flight was delayed. Then eventually cancelled. The female staff that was announcing overhead was unprofessional. She was telling everyone that the company is not going to give any money for taxi, hotel etc. then eventually the flight was cancelled.

Seats were comfortable, 8 hours. One flight attendant was not appropriate in his verbal response: "Please, DON'T touch me.", after being tapped near his elbow after being made unaware he skipped serving me & had passed further down the aisle.

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Wonderful crew, great movie selection and good food. I prefer Airbus to Boeing, much more comfortable

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

We liked the way we were treated by the sraff at lima airport counter and the the flight attendants. We did not like the fact that the kiosks at airport rebooted after we entered our information and then told us that there was an issueand we needed to go to the counter. Such a waste of time for a group of 6. Once we got our boarding passes there was no assigned gate so we did not know where to go.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Was given all 3 boarding passes. Was refused boarding to Brasilia in Miami even though I had up to date Brazilian Visa and US passport. Had to return to Phoenix as trip was cancelled. Waiting for refund of the fare. Missed my son's birthday and visit with him and his wife.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

I have a hand injury and the flight attendant denied to help me with luggage, she said "she couldn't help me because I should manage my own way to put the luggage on the plane" SO RUDE

I had two around 6 hours flight and they did not even offer water to us.

Overall it was good. The food was not great quality and seats were very uncomfortable. But overall the staff was very friendly and helpful.

We flew with Avianca, some how they are not n sync, making the process a bit uncomfortable.

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

The middles seats on the 777 airplane are very small. I am only five feet tall and my knees were touching the seat in front of me and the is no leg room if you have a person item under the seat. The food was horrible, spicy sauces, tasteless bread, and wilted/brown lettuce. Keep it simple. The staff was mediocre., one minute loud and chastising, and the other friendly. We liked how clear and easy to understand the entry process in to the US was.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Found that the plane used for this short flight is smaller and therefore the seats are really squeezed tight.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

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