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$149 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Typical prices: $366-$277
Southwest
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BOS - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
Typical prices: $192-$369
United Airlines
Tue 4/28
BOS - SMF • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Boston to Sacramento (BOS-SMF)

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

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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5:45 am - 10:45 am
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8h 00m
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1:20 pm - 11:50 pm
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7h 30m
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$271Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 10:15 pm
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SMF
8h 18m
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United Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 8:01 am
SMF
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BOS
8h 32m
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$277United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 1
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9:45 am - 3:06 pm
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SMF
8h 21m
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6:30 pm - 5:59 am
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BOS
8h 29m
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$282United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:40 pm - 9:47 am
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SMF
18h 07m
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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 5:44 am
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BOS
16h 11m
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$283Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
United Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 10:15 pm
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SMF
8h 23m
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United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 11:01 am
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BOS
8h 02m
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$284United Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 1
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5:08 pm - 10:00 pm
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7h 52m
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11:07 pm - 11:07 am
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BOS
9h 00m
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$287United Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 18
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12:55 pm - 7:40 pm
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9h 45m
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7:45 pm - 8:15 am
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9h 30m
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$289Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:37 pm
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SMF
10h 37m
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1:03 pm - 12:24 am
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BOS
8h 21m
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$291American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Sep 1
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 4:20 pm
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9h 55m
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11:50 pm - 12:15 pm
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BOS
9h 25m
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$292Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
American Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 11:59 pm
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9h 05m
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10:23 pm - 10:52 am
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9h 29m
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$293American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Boston to Sacramento flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Boston to Sacramento?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Boston to Sacramento departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Boston to Sacramento?

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

When flying from Boston to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Boston, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Boston to Sacramento?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Sacramento, 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 Boston to Sacramento is September, where tickets cost $292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $465 and $396 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Boston to Sacramento?

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 $359, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Boston to Sacramento?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Boston to Sacramento, 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 Boston to Sacramento, 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 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert on BOS

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Boston to Sacramento

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FAQs for booking flights from Boston to Sacramento

  • Does BOS offer services for passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers with limited mobility can request further assistance and wheelchair services at BOS. It is advised that travelers contact their airlines to let them know how they can best assist. Travelers will be able to navigate through the airport with ease in this way. Contrarily, SMF also provides particular support to travelers with hidden disabilities, so it is vital to ask for these services in advance for preparation for your arrival.

  • Is BOS a pet-friendly airport?

    BOS features multiple pet relief facilities that passengers traveling with their four-legged companions can utilize before getting on their flight to SMF.These pet relief amenities are situated at Terminal B, C and E post security, hence they are conveniently accessible. They feature fire hydrants and disposable waste bags to keep the area clean.

  • What can I do at SMF while waiting for airport shuttle transfers?

    While you wait for your flight, there are several activities you may do at SMF. You can use the free Wi-Fi to communicate with loved ones and friends while browsing the internet, or you can use your laptop to watch a movie as there are multiple charging stations at the airport.

  • Are there any hotels within SMF?

    There are several hotels within a 10-mile radius of SMF. The services offered by these hotels, including shuttle service to and from the airport. So, if you are looking for a hotel to spend the night, consider staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Sacramento International Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Boston to Sacramento?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Boston to Sacramento was $149 for a one-way ticket and $271 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Boston and Sacramento?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Boston to Sacramento. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Boston to Sacramento?

    When flying out of Boston you will be using Boston Logan Intl. You will be landing at Sacramento, also known as Sacramento Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Boston to Sacramento?

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Boston to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Boston to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Boston to Sacramento flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Boston to Sacramento?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Sacramento from Boston?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Boston to Sacramento.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Boston to Sacramento, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Boston to Sacramento are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $370 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 $329 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Boston to Sacramento?

    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 Boston to Sacramento.

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

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

    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 Sacramento with an airline and back to Boston with another airline. Booking your flights between Boston and SMF 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 Boston to Sacramento?

    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 Sacramento from Boston 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 Boston to Sacramento

  • There are various parking choices available to travelers departing from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Depending on the type of parking a traveler wants, the airport offers Economy parking lots, long-term parking lots, and short-term parking lots. There are frequent, free shuttles that go to and from the terminals from the long-term parking at Terminal E lot and Terminal B parking garages. Therefore, utilize the long-term parking if you plan to park for longer than 24h. On the other hand, you could park for a few hours in a short-term parking area.
  • You should arrive at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) at least 2-3h before the scheduled departure time of your flight from Boston to Sacramento. You can be sure that you'll get through the airport's congested security checks in time for your trip by arriving at BOS this early. Additionally, it will guarantee that you have enough time to discover the airport attractions.
  • If you are arriving in Sacramento through Sacramento International Airport (SMF) with kids, you will find exceptional kids’ interactive play areas that you can utilize. These playgrounds are located at Concourses B, E and A, hence conveniently accessible, helping kids relieve some steam after the long flight.
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is around 12.2 miles from Sacramento. Several forms of transportation connect the airport and the city center. You may reach your destination in about 10min by taking a cab, rideshare, or renting a car. On the other hand, you can use public transit like a bus to get to Sacramento's city center, which takes about 30min.
  • Both the departure and arrival airports feature multiple peerless lounges offering excellent services, including meals and showers. Delta Sky Club, American Admirals Club and Air France Lounge are some of the lounges found within BOS. On the other hand, SMF features Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge situated in Terminal B of the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Boston to Sacramento

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4329 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

4.0 Okaysangeetha, Apr 2026
AUS - SJC
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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

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

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

The flight was smooth, the crew was great but the plane was quite old

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.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Jet Blue has excellent everything, Friendly customer service and staff, clean aircraft’s and is always on time.

Entertainment and wifi were very sub-par - audio issues and no wifi

We were delayed and had to circle due to weather and had to divert for fuel. While I understand that you can’t control the weather I would have appreciated knowing that the crew wasn’t going to run out of hours and then having to spend the night in the Raleigh airport.

Messy plane that was falling apart Small screens that didn't work

I was traveling with two small kids and our TV s were the only ones not working. Informed the flight attendant who did nothing about them.

They forced me to check my hand luggage at the gate.

I specifically choose not to check bags to ensure I can proceed directly to ground transportation upon arrival. However, due to a recurring lack of cabin space, I was again forced to gate-check my rolling luggage after going through my luggage to take out electronics and batteries. This practice unilaterally changes the service agreement made at the time of purchase. JetBlue needs to find a better way to manage overhead space that honors the carry-on baggage allowance.

Still hasn’t left. Why are you asking how it was?

Flight was good wish there were more snacks options for such a long flight but stewardesses were very pleasant as was flight crew.

I was denied a plastic fork to eat my food and was told plastic forks are for paying customers who buy Jet Blue’s food. So I had to make a utensil out of a cup so nourish my body. Like a refugee. Because decency is dead.

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.

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

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

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

Tv screens and movie selection v good. Friendly staff. They were really worried about max capacity and room for carryons. That is never fun but i had no problem finding space when I boarded.

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

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

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