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$149 Find Cheap Flights from Boston to Sacramento

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Cheapest round-trip
$297
Typical prices: $500-$276
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BOS - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
Typical prices: $188-$325
Southwest
Tue 6/9
BOS - SMF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $248 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 55m (one-way)
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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, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24
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5:40 am - 12:25 pm
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9h 45m
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1:30 pm - 11:49 pm
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7h 19m
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$297Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
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1:15 pm - 9:15 pm
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SMF
11h 00m
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5:35 pm - 6:50 am
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10h 15m
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$303Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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12:40 pm - 10:20 pm
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SMF
12h 40m
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8:55 pm - 9:55 am
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10h 00m
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$307Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:25 am - 4:20 pm
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9h 55m
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12:25 pm - 10:30 pm
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7h 05m
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$308Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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3:55 pm - 11:25 pm
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10h 30m
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12:00 pm - 12:25 am
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9h 25m
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$311Southwest
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 22
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8:28 am - 5:00 pm
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11h 32m
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7:23 am - 5:40 am
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19h 17m
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$312Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
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1:15 pm - 9:15 pm
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11h 00m
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8:10 pm - 3:00 pm
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15h 50m
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$314Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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5:00 am - 10:25 am
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8h 25m
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8:55 pm - 9:55 am
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10h 00m
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$316Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:05 am - 12:18 pm
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9h 13m
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1:48 pm - 11:58 pm
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7h 10m
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$318Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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5:50 am - 12:35 pm
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9h 45m
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11:50 pm - 9:55 am
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7h 05m
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$325Southwest
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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 October.

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 Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Boston, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays 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 $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $450 and $396 respectively.

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 20% 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 advice for your flight from Boston to Sacramento

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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 seasonApril
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
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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 $297 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?

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue 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.

  • 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 $387 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 $345 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 4262 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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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.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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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

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

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

The plan was delayed and left DC 90 minutes late. However, it showed a 20 minute delay on the delta app, then a 12 min delay. It turned out to be an hour delay. I found out where the plane was with flightaware. Stop keeping customers in the dark about what is going on.

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.

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.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

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

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

JetBlue was good. Kayak offered us a deal if we bundled the rental car. This was a complete scam. Kayak said the total was $222... but when we went to pick up the car the agent at Rent a wreck said that we had to pay "fees and taxes" for a grand total of $750. I would recommend not using kayak or rent a wreck. They are both complicit in this scam. JetBlue worked out well.

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

Early departure meant on time arrival. Only real problem was free internet had issues, although chatting with the internet help desk (you can do this via aainflight.com) got the issue resolved.

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.

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