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$77 Find Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

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Cheapest round-trip
$208
Overall average: $327
Frontier
Mon 3/9Wed 3/18
BUF - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$304
JetBlue
Thu 5/21Tue 5/26
BUF - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles (BUF-LAX)

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

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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9:25 pm - 7:01 pm
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24h 36m
1 stop
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10:07 pm - 12:05 pm
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BUF
10h 58m
1 stop
$208Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:44 am - 7:00 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 16m
1 stop
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10:07 pm - 12:05 pm
LAX
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BUF
10h 58m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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11:44 am - 7:00 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 16m
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10:07 pm - 12:05 pm
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BUF
10h 58m
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$214Frontier
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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9:25 pm - 7:01 pm
BUF
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LAX
24h 36m
1 stop
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10:07 pm - 12:05 pm
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BUF
10h 58m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
11:36 am - 7:02 pm
BUF
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LAX
10h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:39 am - 9:30 pm
LAX
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BUF
7h 51m
1 stop
$237American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 12
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5:55 pm - 10:44 pm
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LAX
7h 49m
1 stop
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11:59 pm - 10:12 am
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BUF
7h 13m
1 stop
$242United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
7:44 pm - 6:39 pm
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LAX
25h 55m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:54 pm - 7:13 pm
LAX
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BUF
19h 19m
1 stop
$246Frontier
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
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LAX
9h 59m
1 stop
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6:04 am - 5:14 pm
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BUF
8h 10m
1 stop
$247American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10
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8:30 am - 3:31 pm
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LAX
10h 01m
1 stop
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8:33 am - 8:29 pm
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BUF
8h 56m
1 stop
$252United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
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3:45 pm - 9:10 pm
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LAX
8h 25m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 8:15 am
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BUF
7h 20m
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$254Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Los Angeles flights

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

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Planning a trip from Buffalo to Los Angeles? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

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

For Buffalo to Los Angeles, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Buffalo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost $257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $342 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

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 $280 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Los Angeles 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 flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles

  • Do the departure and arrival airports have airline hubs?

    Los Angeles International Airport is a hub for various airlines, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. Buffalo Niagara Airport is a hub for Wiggins Airlines, and it’s the third-busiest airport in New York City. Thus, these airports serve millions of passengers annually.

  • Is there a lounge at Buffalo Niagara Airport?

    Club Aspire Heathrow Terminal 3 and 5 and The Club CHS only exclude arriving passengers at BUF airport. However, anyone can access these lounges, including arriving and departing travelers. In addition, travelers with various membership cards, including Lounge Key, Priority Pass, and Lounge Club, can access all lounges at the airport. These lounges are spacious and offer delicious meals, a place to rest and shower while waiting for your train.

  • Which are the most sustainable airlines from BUF to LAX?

    JetBlue is the most sustainable airline for this route. These flights use renewable aviation fuel to enable a greener environment. Also, these airlines will save over 500000 fuel gallons and reduce carbon emissions by 10 million through NextGen technology to reduce environmental impact.

  • Are there car rentals near Los Angeles International Airport?

    You can choose a car rental from various car rental agencies located outside the airport, including Midway, Budget, and Hertz car rentals. If you plan to rent a car, ensure you're above 21 years and have a valid driving license. It's easy to access car rental offices because most car rentals are located in the baggage claim area and have rental car signs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles was $77 for a one-way ticket and $208 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Los Angeles?

    A passport is not required to fly from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    Buffalo airport is called Buffalo and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    JetBlue, Air Canada, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Buffalo?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Buffalo to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $392 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 $325 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    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 Buffalo to Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and LAX 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $344 or less one-way.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves several cities. Thus, you can explore other cities from this airport, including Las Vegas, Boston, Miami, New York, Fort Lauderdale, and Salt Lake City. Again, you can choose a nonstop or indirect flight depending on your destination.
  • If you fly using Delta Airlines, you access LAX through Terminal 2 or 3. You can use various amenities here, including dining, shopping, or a nursing room. Again, if you fly using American Airlines, you access the destination airport through Terminal 4, which offers various dining options, including 8 0z and LA Tapenade. In addition, this terminal has the best gift shops, such as Destination LA and See's Candies.
  • There are several transport options to get downtown from LAX. First, you can take the bus or the metro. However, LAX airport lacks a metro station, and you need to take a free shuttle, about 15min, to the metro rail station. The most convenient option is the FlyAway Bus, which picks you up at various airport terminals to downtown.
  • Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) has a safe play area for kids. Therefore, if you’re traveling with kids, you can take them to attractions at Gates 21, 19, nine, and two. Children can play with various versions of Fisher Price toys, including the Chatter Telephone, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Rock-a-Stack.
  • JetBlue Airlines offer valuable services to their travelers. These airlines provide free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, and extra legroom to make your journey comfortable.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Los Angeles. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4273 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

The comfort of Business Class made this trip far more comfortable. I was indeed surprised when I asked one of the flight attendant to help me set up my "bed", she responded that "We don't make beds in Business Class any longer...only First Class" I believe her name was Giselle, but I'm not certain. She did instruct me how to adjust the seat, place the hooded cover and I clearly understood how to place the blanket and the cover. Additionally, the meal I was served (a beef dish) was almost inedible. The beef was tough and odd tasting. I didn't mention it as I was hoping to quickly settle down and try to get some sleep.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

The business class seats are dated and uncomfortable. The space is bare minimum and there is absolutely no privacy. For $4K, this is not what I expect.

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

Communication since no reason or explanation was given for 3 hrs delay

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

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